Neuropathic Pain
Understanding Neuropathic Pain
Neuropathic pain arises from damage or dysfunction within the nervous system itself, rather than from ongoing tissue injury. It is often described as burning, shooting, stabbing, or electric shock-like sensations, and may be accompanied by numbness, tingling (“pins and needles”), or hypersensitivity. Our clinic specializes in diagnosing the specific nerve pathways involved and creating targeted plans to calm the aberrant nerve signals and provide relief.
Neuropathy from Systemic Illness
Certain medical conditions can directly injure nerves throughout the body. We provide focused care for diabetic neuropathy, a common complication of diabetes causing pain in the hands and feet, and post-herpetic neuralgia, the persistent nerve pain that can follow a shingles outbreak. Managing the underlying condition is a key part of our comprehensive treatment strategy.
Focal Neuralgias & Nerve Irritation
This category includes severe pain syndromes caused by irritation or damage to specific nerves. We treat conditions like trigeminal neuralgia (intense facial pain), occipital neuralgia (pain originating at the base of the skull), and intercostal neuralgia (pain along the ribs). Our approach uses targeted interventions to block pain signals and provide long-term relief.
Nerve Compression & Entrapment Syndromes
Nerves can become painfully compressed as they pass through narrow tunnels in the body. We diagnose and manage common entrapment neuropathies such as carpal tunnel syndrome in the wrist, tarsal tunnel syndrome in the ankle, and other nerve entrapments. Treatment focuses on reducing pressure on the nerve to alleviate pain and restore normal function.
