Peripheral neuropathy, often linked to diabetes, affects the nerves in the feet, legs, hands, and arms. It can cause numbness, tingling, pain, and muscle weakness, leading to difficulty with balance and movement. Without proper care, symptoms may worsen, increasing the risk of falls and complications.
Symptoms vary depending on the severity of nerve damage but commonly include:
Diabetes is a primary cause of peripheral neuropathy, leading to prolonged high blood sugar levels that damage nerves. Other contributing factors include:
Addressing peripheral neuropathy involves improving nerve function, enhancing mobility, and managing symptoms through targeted therapies.
Physiotherapy
Orthopedic physiotherapy focuses on improving muscle strength and joint stability to reduce the risk of falls. Specific exercises help maintain flexibility and improve circulation in affected areas.
Neurological physiotherapy assists in retraining movement patterns to enhance coordination and balance, reducing discomfort related to nerve damage.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy helps stimulate blood flow and nerve regeneration, reducing pain and muscle stiffness associated with neuropathy. This treatment supports healing in affected areas by encouraging tissue repair.
Registered Massage Therapy
Massage therapy promotes circulation, helping reduce numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. It also helps relax tight muscles, relieving tension that can contribute to discomfort.
Custom Orthotics & Bracing
Custom orthotics support foot alignment and reduce pressure on sensitive areas, improving walking stability. Bracing solutions help manage muscle weakness and provide additional support.
Motor Vehicle Accident Care and WSIB Rehabilitation
For individuals experiencing neuropathy symptoms after an accident, motor vehicle accident care provides rehabilitation programs that restore mobility and function.
WSIB rehabilitation offers structured treatment for work-related neuropathy cases, focusing on pain management and movement recovery.
Managing neuropathy symptoms includes:
We offer physiotherapy, shockwave therapy, registered massage therapy, custom orthotics, and rehabilitation programs to help manage neuropathy symptoms. Our approach focuses on improving function, reducing discomfort, and enhancing mobility.
If neuropathy symptoms are affecting daily activities, contact us to schedule an appointment. Let’s work together to improve movement and overall well-being.
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that results from damage to the peripheral nerves, often caused by high blood sugar levels associated with diabetes, leading to symptoms like pain, numbness, and tingling, particularly in the feet and hands.
Diagnosis typically involves a physical examination, assessment of medical history, and tests such as nerve conduction studies or blood tests to evaluate nerve function and identify contributing factors.
Treatment may involve medication to manage pain, physical therapy to improve strength and coordination, lifestyle modifications such as blood sugar control, and alternative therapies like acupuncture.