Peripheral Neuropathy: Types, Symptoms, Risk Factors & Treatment

What is Peripheral Neuropathy?

Peripheral neuropathy occurs due to damage to the peripheral nervous system.  The nervous system is in charge of all communication between the central nervous system and the entire body.  There are about 20 million people in the Unites States that suffer from some form of peripheral neuropathy.  This issue can be in many different forms and patterns, but always distorts and even interrupts communication between the brain, spinal cords and the rest of the body.   

Peripheral Neuropathy Types 

There are over 100 different types of peripheral neuropathy causing for unique symptoms for each.  There are a variety of symptoms depending on how much damage there is to the motor, sensory or autonomic nerves.  

Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms 

1. Tingling and numbness
2. Prickling sensations
3. 筋力低下
4. Heightened sensitivity
5. Distorted sensations 
6. Burning pain
7. Wasting of muscle 
8. 麻痺
9. Organ or glad dysfunction

Risk Factors of Peripheral Neuropathy

1. Physical injury or trauma 
2. 疾患
3. Exposure to toxins
4. Heavy alcohol use
5. Individuals over the age of 55

Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy 

ASTR treats peripheral neuropathy 筋肉の不均衡、瘢痕組織、トリガーポイント、筋膜の制限、炎症、姿勢、痛みの原因となることが多い身体の力学に対処することにより、穏やかで効果的かつ自然な方法で。 ASTRは、症状だけでなく、痛みの根本原因に対処するために全体的なアプローチを取ります。 ASTR治療は自宅で行うことができます peripheral neuropathy.