Chiropractic Care for Numbness and Tingling in Houston, TX

Numbness refers to a lack of sensation in a part of the body. Numbness can either be partial or total. Tingling is an unusual bodily sensation characterized by a prickling sensation. Numbness and tingling usually occur as a symptom of nerve compression, damage, or dysfunction., We have all fallen asleep on our arms or didn’t move for an extended period of time, and felt that sensation and chalk it up to saying it just fell asleep.

However, if you experience numbness and tingling without an apparent precursor or cause, it could indicate an underlying injury or disease. Numbness and tingling may be symptoms of multiple sclerosis or carpal tunnel syndrome. Numbness and tingling treatment in Houston will be based on your diagnosis.

Causes of Numbness and Tingling

Numbness and tingling, or paraesthesia as it is called medically, can be caused by a wide range of factors. Some of these factors include:

Falling asleep on your arm.
Standing or sitting in place for a prolonged period

Numbness caused by any of these factors above usually gets better once you move. Certain conditions can also cause numbness and tingling. These conditions include:

Medications: Some medications can cause numbness and tingling, especially chemotherapy.
Animal or insect bites
Radiation treatment
Seafood toxins: Certain seafood contains toxins that block nerve impulses resulting in numbness and tingling.
Abnormal levels of potassium, calcium, sodium, or vitamin B-12.
Herniated spinal disc: This can cause compression of the adjacent nerve resulting in numbness and tingling.
Damage to the skin: Skin damage due to conditions like shingles and frostbite can result in numbness and tingling.

In some cases, numbness and tingling could manifest as a symptom of other underlying diseases. Such diseases include:

Raynaud’s phenomenon
Diabetes
Neuropathy
Multiple sclerosis
Migraine
Transient ischemic attack or stroke
Seizures
Atherosclerosis
Impaired thyroid function: This is seen in hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

Diagnosis of Numbness and Tingling

Before a diagnosis of numbness and tingling secondary to a medical condition is made, your Houston doctor will request a detailed medical history. While giving your Houston doctor your medical history, you should ensure that you mention all symptoms, no matter how insignificant they may sound. You must also inform your doctor if you’ve had any vaccinations or infections recently.

A physical examination is performed, and your Houston specialist may request additional tests based on the results of your physical examination. Tests such as blood tests, toxicology screening, and nerve conduction studies, among others, may be carried out.

Numbness and Tingling Treatment, TX

Treatment for numbness and tingling is usually tailored to follow the cause of symptoms. The main focus of treatment for numbness and tingling is to resolve underlying conditions that manifest as numbness and tingling. Chiropractic treatment for numbness from Advanced Chiropractic Relief is also available.

We are different from others in chiropractic treatment for numbness and tingling as we provide chiropractic solutions tailor-made for you using trademarked techniques. We always take a detailed history and are thorough in our examinations.

If your Houston Chiropractor determines that chiropractic care will be therapeutic for you, a plan will be created for you.

Complications of Numbness and Tingling

Individuals with numbness and tingling may also have reduced sensation in other areas. This makes them susceptible to burns as they are less likely to feel temperature changes. Sharp objects may also pierce the skin of such individuals without their knowledge leading to potential injury.

If you are experiencing numbness and tingling without any obvious cause, reach out to us today. Numbness and tingling may signify a severe underlying medical condition, and we’d love to ensure that you get the best care and remain healthy and happy.

For more information on chiropractic care for numbness and tingling, schedule your appointment with Advanced Chiropractic Relief today.

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