Neuropathy Treatment in Springfield MO
Wellness Concepts Clinic provides acupuncture and Chinese medicine for people experiencing peripheral neuropathy, numbness, tingling, burning, nerve pain, and changes in sensation in the hands and feet.
Acupuncture for Neuropathy and Nerve Symptoms
Neuropathy can affect everyday activities such as walking, sleeping, exercising, working, or simply feeling comfortable in your own body. Symptoms may include numbness, tingling, burning, pins and needles, sensitivity, or nerve pain.
At Wellness Concepts Clinic, we provide individualized neuropathy treatment in Springfield, MO using acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Treatment is based on where your symptoms occur, how they feel, how long they have been present, possible underlying causes, and your overall health.
What Does Neuropathy Feel Like?
Peripheral neuropathy can present differently from person to person. Symptoms often begin in the feet or hands and may gradually change over time.
Numbness
Reduced sensation or a feeling that the feet, toes, hands, or fingers are partially asleep.
Tingling & Pins and Needles
Tingling, buzzing, prickling, or electrical sensations that may be constant or come and go.
Burning Sensations
Burning or hot sensations, particularly in the feet, that may become more noticeable at night.
Nerve Pain
Sharp, shooting, stabbing, aching, or electric-like discomfort along affected nerves.
Sensitivity
Increased sensitivity to touch, pressure, socks, shoes, bedding, temperature, or other sensations.
Changes in Balance
Reduced sensation in the feet can sometimes make walking, balance, and awareness of foot position more difficult.
How Acupuncture May Help Neuropathy
Acupuncture uses very thin, sterile needles placed at specific points on the body. For patients with neuropathy, treatment may include points near the affected areas as well as points selected according to the individual’s overall presentation.
Research suggests acupuncture may influence pain signaling, circulation, nervous system activity, and sensory processing. These effects may help some patients experience improved comfort or changes in neuropathy symptoms.
Treatment does not replace evaluation or management of the underlying medical condition causing neuropathy.
Treatment may focus on:
- Reducing burning and nerve discomfort
- Supporting circulation to the hands and feet
- Improving comfort with daily activity
- Addressing numbness and tingling
- Supporting nervous system regulation
- Improving overall quality of life
Neuropathy in the Feet and Hands
Peripheral neuropathy commonly affects the toes, feet, fingers, and hands because these areas are supplied by nerves that extend farthest from the brain and spinal cord.
Some patients first notice numbness in the toes. Others experience burning feet at night, tingling, sensitivity to shoes or bedding, or the sensation of walking on something even when nothing is there.
Because symptoms and causes vary considerably, we evaluate each patient individually before recommending a treatment plan.
What Can Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?
Neuropathy is not one single condition. It describes damage or dysfunction affecting peripheral nerves, and there are many possible causes.
These may include diabetes, chemotherapy, vitamin deficiencies, autoimmune conditions, certain medications, injuries, nerve compression, alcohol use, infections, or other medical conditions. In some people, no clear cause is identified.
Different Types of Neuropathy Need Different Care
Someone with diabetic peripheral neuropathy may have a very different health history from someone whose symptoms began after chemotherapy, an injury, or without an identifiable cause.
Your acupuncture treatment is adjusted according to your symptoms, medical history, location of nerve involvement, and response to previous treatments.
What to Expect at Your Neuropathy Consultation
Your first visit begins with a detailed discussion of your symptoms. We will ask where the neuropathy occurs, what it feels like, when it began, whether it is getting better or worse, and what treatments you have already tried.
We also review relevant medical history, medications, sleep, digestion, activity level, energy, and other factors that may help us understand your overall presentation.
How Often Is Acupuncture Used for Neuropathy?
Treatment frequency depends on the severity and duration of your symptoms, the underlying cause, and how your body responds.
Neuropathy is often a chronic condition, so improvement may occur gradually rather than after a single treatment. Your practitioner will recommend a treatment schedule after evaluating your individual case.
Why Choose Us for Neuropathy Treatment?
Our approach focuses on individualized acupuncture care rather than treating every case of neuropathy the same way.
Individualized Treatment
Your treatment is based on your specific symptoms, medical history, affected areas, and response to care.
Whole-Body Approach
We consider nerve symptoms alongside circulation, sleep, digestion, energy, pain, stress, and other aspects of your health.
Conservative Care
Acupuncture can be used as a complementary approach alongside medical evaluation, physical therapy, medications, and other appropriate care.
Neuropathy Treatment in Springfield and Southwest Missouri
Wellness Concepts Clinic is located at 1200 E. Woodhurst Drive, Suite M100, Springfield, MO 65804.
We see patients with neuropathy and nerve symptoms from Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Battlefield, Rogersville, and other communities throughout southwest Missouri.
If you are experiencing numbness, tingling, burning, or nerve pain in your hands or feet, our team can discuss whether acupuncture may be appropriate as part of your care.
Frequently Asked Questions About Neuropathy
Can acupuncture help peripheral neuropathy?
Some people use acupuncture as a complementary treatment for neuropathy symptoms such as numbness, tingling, burning, and nerve discomfort. Response varies depending on the cause, severity, duration of symptoms, and individual patient.
Can acupuncture help neuropathy in the feet?
Acupuncture may be used for peripheral neuropathy affecting the feet and toes. Treatment may include acupuncture points near the affected areas along with other points selected according to the patient’s overall presentation.
Can acupuncture help diabetic neuropathy?
Acupuncture may be used alongside appropriate medical management for people experiencing diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Managing blood sugar and receiving appropriate medical care remain important parts of treatment.
Can acupuncture help chemotherapy-induced neuropathy?
Some patients seek acupuncture for numbness, tingling, or nerve discomfort that develops during or after chemotherapy. Patients undergoing cancer treatment should coordinate complementary therapies with their oncology team.
How many acupuncture treatments are needed for neuropathy?
There is no single number that applies to everyone. The treatment plan depends on the cause of the neuropathy, how long symptoms have been present, their severity, and how the patient responds to care.
When should numbness or tingling be medically evaluated?
New, unexplained, rapidly worsening, or significant numbness and weakness should be medically evaluated. Sudden weakness, difficulty speaking, facial drooping, loss of bladder or bowel control, or other sudden neurological symptoms require urgent medical attention.
Schedule a Neuropathy Consultation in Springfield MO
If you are dealing with numbness, tingling, burning, nerve pain, or peripheral neuropathy, contact Wellness Concepts Clinic to learn whether acupuncture may be appropriate for your symptoms.