Numbness, tingling, burning, coldness or sensitivities of the extremities can indicate Peripheral Neuropathy.  Founded on underlying damage to the nerves of the body caused by a variety of injuries and diseases.  Specific treatment can reduce symptoms dependent on the level of nerve damage.

It can be caused by a number of factors the most common being diabetes, others include:

Symptoms vary depending on which nerves are affected, the duration and the severity of the damage.

Vitamin deficiencies can be associated with symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. Acuhealth will advise on modifications to your diet.

Acuhealth can help nerve injuries to heal faster because acupuncture has been shown to increase the anti-inflammatory response and increase blood flow.

Following a thorough assessment, treatment will combine acupuncture, nutrition, and specific exercise.  Recovery may take time, and the risk of recurrence is very high.  Consequently, advice on ongoing care is essential.

Acuhealth relieves pain in a similar way to opioid painkillers, but without any adverse side effects.  Treatments reduce inflammation and promote circulation to the injury to speed up healing.

Acuhealth treatment will include some or all of the following:

Each session takes approximately one hour.