Have you ever experienced losing sensation in your upper or lower limbs? Does it feel like pins and needles when you try to move or clench your hands or feet? This type of discomfort is a symptom of paresthesia or inappropriate nerves signals, otherwise known as tingling and numbness
Certain positions that put too much pressure on your nerves can reduce blood flow and result in numbness in your upper or lower limbs. Most people experience tingling due to postural habits like a certain sleeping position, sitting on your feet, crossing your legs, or simply sitting or kneeling for prolonged periods. Wearing socks, shoes, or pants that are too tight can also cause tingling in your legs and feet. The above-mentioned scenarios all have 2 issues in common, decreases in blood flow and nerve communication
Temporary numbness can be relieved by several home remedies such as hot and cold therapy, proper sleep, a healthier lifestyle with a balanced diet and exercises, and less alcohol intake just to name a few. Doing a few exercises can also provide relief to your tingling hands or feet. However, long-term numbness may be a sign of an underlying medical condition such as diabetes, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, peripheral artery disease, and many other circulatory and neurological issues.
Chiropractic care and physical therapy can help you manage numbness/tingling. This holistic approach aims to improve your overall health so you can quickly return to your normal way of life. Before we develop a personalized treatment plan, you’ll undergo several tests and exams to get to the root cause of your issue(s)so we can identify risk factors and provide the appropriate treatment for your condition.
At LifeClinic, our goal is to restore, maintain, and optimize human function. Let our team provide you with relief and help you manage discomfort. Choose us and we’ll work together to ensure that you’ll get the best chiropractic care & physical therapy for a full recovery.