Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a pain condition caused by damaged peripheral nerves. The peripheral nervous system is responsible for sending information from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. The condition usually causes debilitating pain and other symptoms that primarily affect the hands and feet.
Learn about your treatment options
The first step in treating your pain is to get an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms. Based on your diagnosis, you and your doctor can determine your best treatment options. At The Pain Center, we offer traditional and state-of-the-art therapies to treat your pain and help get you back to your normal activities.
Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy
- Diabetes mellitus (the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy)
- Traumatic injuries
- Infections
- Complications from surgery
- Metabolic issues
- Exposure to toxins
- Genetics
Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms
Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy depend on the nerves that have been affected. The condition may impact one or more nerve types (i.e., sensory, motor, and automatic nerves).
Common Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy
- Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
- Sharp or burning pain throughout the body
- Increased sensitivity to touch
- Lack of coordination and balance
- Muscle weakness
- Bladder or digestive problems
- Changes in blood pressure
How to Treat Peripheral Neuropathy
Medication Management
The medication management process allows our pain specialist to regulate prescription pain medication being used by patients. The medicine targets chronic pain conditions in order to improve the patient’s overall quality of life.
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) treats patients with neuropathic pain conditions. By implanting a non-invasive small, electrical wire along the damaged nerves, it delivers rapid electrical pulses to provide pain relief.
Joint Injections
Cortisone is the main ingredient in joint injections. The injection is administered directly into the affected joints to target muscle pain and joint inflammation.
Get the care you need within 24 hours*
We know when you’re looking for relief for your chronic pain, you can’t wait any longer than you already have. This is why we can schedule you with an appointment within 24 hours at most of our pain centers across the Valley, so you can start your journey to life-long pain relief as soon as tomorrow.