Dr. Darin Bush and Mobility Spine And Sports can help if you are struggling with neuropathic pain in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Symptoms of nerve damage can interfere with your daily life but a treatment plan with us can keep nerve pain from slowing you down. Read more about neuropathic pain and contact us for an appointment to start feeling your best.
What is Neuropathic Pain?
Neuropathic pain or nerve pain is caused by nerves that are damaged or diseased. When nerves cannot send the correct pain signals to the brain, it can result in a range of symptoms. Patients describe pain from a sharp, shooting pain to a burning or itching sensation, and even numbness or sensitivity to touch, heat, and cold. Other than causing pain, neuropathy can affect nerves that control your muscles and different bodily functions.
What are the four types of neuropathic pain?
There are many different types of nerve pain. The four main categories are divided by the most common causes of nerve damage:
- Disease - Neuropathic pain can be a symptom of diseases. Diabetes and alcoholism are the most common conditions that damage nerves over time.
- Injury - Injuries to muscles, tissue, and joints can cause lasting nerve pain.
- Infection - Infections are a less common cause of nerve pain, but complications from shingles and syphilis can result in neuropathy.
- Loss of limb - The traumatic loss of a limb can result in a type of neuropathic pain called "phantom limb syndrome", where the brain is still receiving pain signals from the missing limb.
How is neuropathic pain treated?
Some medications can help with nerve pain or help regulate bodily functions affected by nerve damage. We take a holistic approach to healing and our treatments include spinal adjustments, osteopathic manipulation, neuromuscular reeducation, and PRP ( Platelet Rich Plasma). Interventional injections like epidurals and nerve blocks help block pain signals from damaged nerves.
Regular self-care and a balance of exercise and physical relaxation are also important for anyone dealing with the stress of chronic pain. Taking good care of your mental health will only help with pain management, so talk to your doctor about therapy resources if you are stressed or overwhelmed managing your neuropathic pain.
Get Help with Nerve Pain
At Mobility Spine And Sports, Dr. Darin Bush can develop the best treatment plan for your neuropathic pain in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Contact us for an appointment at (954) 414-7080.