Neuropathy Pain Relief in South Bend, IN

Neuropathy pain, numbness, and tingling can make daily activities uncomfortable and unsteady. Still, conservative care at Kaurich Chiropractic & Wellness Center helps South Bend patients reduce symptoms, improve nerve function, and regain confidence in movement. Through targeted therapies, spinal adjustments, and lifestyle guidance, relief from burning sensations, weakness, and balance issues is achievable without relying solely on medications.

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Understanding Neuropathy Symptoms

Neuropathy symptoms develop gradually, often starting as subtle tingling or numbness in the extremities before progressing to more disruptive pain and weakness patterns. These nerve-related sensations create daily challenges with balance, grip strength, and sleep quality that impact work and personal life significantly.
  • Numbness or "pins and needles" sensations in feet, hands, or legs
  • Burning, stabbing, or electric shock-like pain
  • Increased sensitivity to touch or temperature changes
  • Muscle weakness and difficulty with fine motor tasks
  • Balance problems and unsteady gait from loss of sensation
  • Nighttime symptoms that disrupt sleep and recovery
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What to Expect During Evaluation

Neuropathy evaluation involves detailed sensory testing, medical history review, and physical examination to map symptom patterns and identify contributing spinal or circulatory issues. This comprehensive assessment creates a clear baseline for measuring treatment progress.

Detailed discussion of symptom onset, progression, and triggers

Sensory testing to map the affected nerve distribution

Balance, strength, and reflex evaluation

Review of medical history and potential contributing conditions

Discussion of realistic goals and treatment timeline

Customized plan combining in-office therapies and home strategies

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Prevention & Nerve Health Strategies

Preventing neuropathy progression requires consistent daily habits that support circulation, reduce inflammation, and protect areas with reduced sensation from injury. Simple lifestyle strategies, combined with targeted exercises, can help maintain nerve health in the long term.
  • Daily gentle stretching to maintain flexibility and circulation
  • Blood sugar management for diabetic neuropathy patients
  • Protective footwear to prevent injuries from reduced sensation
  • Anti-inflammatory nutrition focused on whole foods and omega-3s
  • Regular low-impact aerobic activity to boost circulation
  • Consistent B-vitamin intake to support nerve
Chiropractor performing a spinal adjustment on a patient in a treatment room.

Conservative Treatment Options

Conservative neuropathy care combines multiple gentle therapies working together to improve nerve function, circulation, and comfort without relying on medications or invasive procedures. This multi-faceted approach addresses both symptoms and contributing factors for sustainable improvement.
  • Chiropractic adjustments to reduce spinal nerve interference
  • Electrical stimulation therapy to calm overactive nerves
  • Gentle stretching and balance exercises for stability
  • Nutritional guidance to support nerve repair and reduce inflammation
  • Low-level laser therapy to improve circulation when appropriate
  • Custom foot orthotics for gait and balance support

Neuropathy Treatment FAQs

Can conservative approaches help manage neuropathy symptoms?

Conservative care approaches focus on supporting nerve comfort and function through gentle therapies and lifestyle strategies tailored to individual needs.
Your initial visit includes a discussion of your symptoms, sensory testing, a medical history review, and an explanation of available care options.
Gentle movement patterns, protective strategies, and daily habits can help support overall comfort for areas experiencing nerve-related sensations.
Supervised, gentle movement approaches may be recommended to support circulation and balance when appropriate for individual tolerance levels.
Nutrition strategies focusing on whole foods and anti-inflammatory approaches can complement conservative care efforts for nerve comfort.