Once the underlying cause(s) are determined, you can search for “loss of balance treatment near me in Sioux Falls.” You will find multiple options, and it’s best to call around so you can make an informed decision. Treatment should start by addressing the underlying cause—not just the symptoms. By creating a healthy internal environment, you allow your nerves to heal themselves.
• Behavior: It follows that any behaviors that contribute to neuropathy should be eliminated where possible. Control your blood sugar through constant monitoring, diet, exercise, and medication. To deal with alcohol neuropathy, cease all alcohol intake. Take advantage of herbal and homeopathic treatments that make you feel better.
• Exercise: By exercising regularly, you improve blood flow and encourage new blood vessels to grow. Increased blood flow means better oxygenation and nutrient exchange on a cellular level. Start small and gently increase your activity until you find the right balance between what helps you feel better and what causes excess inflammation.
• Nutrition: Your provider can order a simple evaluation or even a blood test to check for vitamin and mineral deficiencies. It is safe to increase your dosage of water-soluble vitamins, like vitamin C, as the excess passes from your system in urine. Fat-soluble vitamins, however, can be toxic in large quantities as they build up in your system. Follow your provider’s instructions on dose and frequency.
If the condition causing peripheral neuropathy is treated quickly, the problem may resolve itself. If, however, the underlying cause is: 1) untreatable (genetic), linked to a treatment that must continue for some reason (such as chemotherapy) or 2) advanced, then you move on to medical intervention.
Here, the different branches of medicine differ greatly in their approach based on their training.
Traditional medicine prescribes medication. In the case of infectious diseases, drugs can effectively treat the underlying cause. Unfortunately, in many cases, medication only masks symptoms rather than attacking the problem. By not dealing with the problem, damage continues.
Common medications include antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs. These drugs can cause serious side effects, some of which are worse than the disease they treat.
- Gastrointestinal distress: Nausea, vomiting blood, constipation, diarrhea,
Cognitive distress: Confusion, nightmares, grogginess, dizziness, agitation, hallucination, suicidal thoughts, depression, loss of consciousness - Sexual dysfunction: Loss of sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, inability to orgasm
- Motor dysfunction: Uncontrolled movements, loss of balance, muscle weakness, peripheral neuropathy, inability to move or speak, uncontrolled eye movements
- Cardiopulmonary distress: Difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, racing heart, heart attack, stroke
Our Approach
A sick plant will heal itself if given the proper light, water, warmth, and sunlight. Likewise, nerves need nourishment, oxygen, free range of motion, and a toxin-free environment to thrive. Regardless of the catalyst, treating neuropathy is about correcting the internal environment so nerves can heal.
Axiom Chiropractic & Neuropathy takes a holistic approach to wellness and healing. We start with a thorough investigation into your medical background to find the root causes for your condition.
Every patient has unique challenges and histories, and we design all treatment protocols to meet their individual needs. There are no one-size-fits-all solutions. The goal is to:
- Encourage blood vessel repair and new growth
- Encourage oxygenation and nutrient exchange to starving nerves
- Identify nutrient gaps to improve nerve conductivity and regeneration
- Ease discomfort
- Improve motor function, range of motion, strength, and balance
While we use the latest innovations in technology and some techniques are best done in the office, we recognize that some patients may be able to perform therapies in the comfort of home. By giving you the therapy you can do at home, we can help save you the cost of multiple visits, days off work, and child/adult care. We give you the tools, and you return for progress evaluation and treatment adjustments rather than visit our office for multiple weekly sessions.
We also educate our clients by giving them tools and skills to be safe when they are out and about. Loss of balance from peripheral neuropathy can cause injuries from head wounds to broken hips. People might be afraid to participate in friendly get-togethers and favorite pastimes if they’re worried about falling, and that’s no way to live. We want to help you reclaim your independence while we work to help you regain physical sensations.
Don’t Delay Treatment
The earlier you seek treatment, the better your results. Nerve damage left unchecked can cause permanent harm. Dead nerves cannot heal or regrow, but damaged nerves can heal given the proper conditions and time. While loss of balance from peripheral neuropathy can be frightening, there are ways to reclaim your independence and improve your quality of life while you work on restoring sensation and your ability to maintain your balance. There is hope. Let us help you find lasting neuropathy relief.
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