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Numbness or Tingling

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If your life is afflicted by numbness or tingling in the arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet or toes then you will be interested in this clinical study that showed…

How Patients Significantly Improved Their Sharp Pains, Grip Strength, and Eliminated Numbness and Tingling Without Drugs or Surgery

Numbness, tingling, and pain affects all parts of your life

Numbness and tingling is a huge problem which affects every part of your life from sleeping, sitting or walking.  The thought of getting a good night sleep or playing with your kids or grandchildren may seem like a pipe dream because your arms or legs are in too much pain and may even be weak.

Maybe you’re frustrated because you’ve been told that you have to live with it as all the medical testing indicates that you shouldn’t have a problem. Or maybe you’re even fearful because the only options left are drugs with heavy side effects or surgery.

I can tell you one thing…… you are not alone. Millions of people suffer from some form of peripheral neuropathy which can be caused by different things. It is described by webmd.com as a condition that results when nerves from the brain and spinal cord which carry messages to and from the rest of the body are damaged or diseased.

This condition obstructs the nerve signals that control your muscles, joints, connective tissues and organs and if ignored could lead to more serious complications.

“I feel like I’m 30 years older than I actually am.  I can’t walk great distances without pain.  My hands go numb while doing the simplest activities like watching tv or lying in bed.  I am tired of living this way.”

More Pills Are Not the Solution

There have been many clinical studies which have demonstrated the benefit of chiropractic and nerve conditions:

Patients showed an 85.5% resolution of the nerve symptoms after only 9 chiropractic treatments. – Journal of Chiropractic Medicine 2008

With chiropractic care, patients had “significant improvement in perceived comfort and function, nerve conduction and finger sensation overall.” – JMPT 1998

“Significant increase in grip strength and normalization of motor and sensory latencies were noted. Orthopedic tests were negative. Symptoms dissipated.” – JMPT 1994

What these studies mean is that there is hope for you to get your life back.

Where should you start?

Finding the cause of your neuropathy is where you should start.  The doctor of chiropractic is trained to identify the causes of neuropathic conditions and if your case is beyond the scope of chiropractic you would be referred to the appropriate health professional.  However, often these conditions are caused by a degeneration or misalignment of the spine which can press on the roots of the nerves.  This pressure can arise from the bones or intervertebral discs anywhere on the spine from the base of the head down to the tail bone.

Whether you have been to a chiropractor before or this would be your first experience, you may be wondering what to expect with us.  We want you to understand everything about your case and our procedures before we get started.  Our exams are thorough and our patients describe our techniques as “gentle and effective”.  We have many techniques that we can use to ensure that you are comfortable without hindering the results of your care and progress.

The goal is to release pressure on the nerves to allow your body to heal.

“I wish I had found you sooner”

The first step is to help you find the right practitioner in your area.  We know that you may have tried everything else without success but we could help you find the answer to your nerve problems.  We hear this from many people…

We want to make it easy for you to explore if we can help which is why we’re extending this opportunity to you.   We have a network of doctors in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom and have let us know that they will provide an examination for you for over 65% off so that you can get the answers to your questions…. finally.  We will connect you with them for an appointment

You would receive all of what is included with our full initial consultation:

  • A thorough examination exploring all potential causes of your condition
  • A complete neuromuscular examination
  • Specialized testing which may include x-rays if necessary. This can help to determine if any spinal problems are contributing to your condition
  • An in-depth review and analysis or your findings
  • A detailed plan of the course of action
  • We’ll really listen to all of your concerns, answer all your questions and let you know how we can help and what to expect.

The goal of this evaluation is to help find the problem and then correct it.  Imagine what your life could be like without these frustrating nerve problems.  In no time you could be feeling normal again.

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Your life could change for the better.  It’s time to start your body on the right path towards living normally again.  Watch your mobility improve, muscles relax and your pain ease up.

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Restless Leg Syndrome Symptoms & Natural Solutions

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Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a condition that affects as much as 10% of adults (1).  In fact,  most are unaware that they even have the condition.  RLS is also referred to as Willis-Ekbom disease.  A nervous system condition that causes an irresistible urge to move your legs.  Typically, RLS symptoms are characterized as an unpleasant feeling inside the legs.  Some even described it as a crawling and creeping sensation on the feet and thighs.

While Restless Leg Syndrome symptoms can be felt throughout the day, most people commonly suffer these symptoms at night.  Especially after going to bed.  Because of this, it can cause difficulty sleeping at night and is now being considered as a sleep disorder.  The condition affects 2% of children (2).  However, research shows that the majority of those with RLS are adults.

Restless Leg Syndrome can have various causes.  For example, underlying medical conditions, iron deficiency, excessive smoking and alcohol.  Also, stress and lack of exercise are among the many factors linked to RLS.

Restless Leg Syndrome Symptoms

Restless Leg Syndrome symptoms can vary from one person to the next depending on the severity of the condition.  As a result, symptoms may include:

An Overwhelming Urge To Move The Legs:   A major symptom of Restless Leg Syndrome is an overwhelming feeling to move your legs.  This commonly occurs when resting or in a sleeping position.  The urge to move your legs is so strong that it causes you to move your legs uncontrollably.  As such, your legs will continue to move until the urge is gone which can last for many minutes.

Sensations After Rest:  These sensations tend to happen when you have been resting for some time.  In most cases after lying down to sleep.  Patients who suffer from RLS describe the sensations as creeping, crawling, aching, itching and tingling.  However there are some who describe sensations like an “electric shock”.

Leg Twitching At Night:  RLS is also associated with leg twitching at night.  However, this is not something that is due to a sudden urge or a conscious decision and can occur several times a night.

Insomnia:  People with RLS can suffer from sleep disturbances and therefore may get hardly any sleep at all.  This is primarily due to the urge to move your legs while sleeping.  Not to mention the accompanying sensations and twitching.  Depression and anxiety are also common side effects of lack of sleep and can lead to other serious medical conditions.

Painful Leg Cramps:  Painful leg cramps that are usually experienced on the calf muscles.  Similarly with the majority of RLS symptoms, muscle cramps mostly happen at night or when in a resting position for long periods of time.

RLS Treatment

In short, if you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, you should visit your healthcare practitioner.  Tests and a through medical history can help uncover the underlying problem.  Various treatment methods are available and vary according to the cause and extent of the condition.  Natural remedies that may help relieve symptoms of RLS include:

1. Adopt Healthy Habits

Caffeine, tobacco, and alcohol can trigger any symptoms of RLS.  Thus, avoiding them can provide relief.  Additionally, fatigue is also known to aggravate RLS.  Therefore, you need to keep a healthy regimen.  You can achieve this by maintaining a regular bedtime and wake up time.  Also, regular exercise can help provide relief for RLS patients.  However, it is worth noting that working out within a few hours of going to bed may get in your way of a good night sleep!  Overall, lifestyle changes can have a profound positive affect on your health.  Thus,  alleviating your RLS symptoms and improving your quality of life!

2. Cold And Hot Therapy

Applying a cold or warm compress to the affected area may soothe your nerves.  Also, gently massaging your muscles while taking a warm bath can achieve this effect.

3. Relaxation Methods

Managing your stress levels can ward off the symptoms of RLS.  Therefore including practices like meditation and deep breathing in your everyday routine will help you turn that negative stress into positive energy!  For more information on this, click here to read the Benefits Of Meditation – Does It Really Improve Your Health?

4. Vitamins

Maintaining sufficient levels of magnesium and calcium in your body can improve both muscle and nerve function.  Click here to watch “This One Test Could Save Your Life!” Proper nutrition and taking daily multivitamins can achieve this and help alleviate RLS symptoms.  Low iron levels can also result in RLS.  Therefore it is important to get supplements rich in iron to relieve the symptoms.  Iron is needed by your body’s organs to function properly.  Therefore, get proper testing by your healthcare practitioner to determine your iron levels.  For further reading click here for “Calcium without Vitamin K2 is a Heart Breaker” and click here to view “Sleeping problems? This one mineral could be the answer.”

5. Quit Smoking

Smoking is associated with Restless Leg Syndrome Treatment.  So, for extra support , click here for The 23 Best Ways to Quit Smoking.

6. Exercise

This doesn’t have to be complicated!  Simple exercises such as walking, climbing the stairs, swimming and gentle lifting can all help combat the condition of RLS.  Also, you can even find ways to exercise while at work. Click here to expose 10 Desk Exercises You Should Be Doing Every Day.

7. Avoid Taking Medications For Prolonged Periods Of Time

Medications are chemicals and can increase inflammation in your body.  Exacerbating your symptoms.  Potential side effects of certain medications include symptoms of RLS.  Therefore, discuss with your physician to see if this relates to you.  Also, click here to read The Great Drug Hoax: How Taking Pills May Actually Be Making You Worse.

Conventional Medicine Approach may include:

  • Opioids
  • Dopamine agonists
  • Muscle relaxants
  • Dopaminergic agents
  • Painkillers

While these forms of treatment may improve symptoms and sleep, many are not without their serious potential side effects.  Therefore it’s important to take that into consideration when discussing a solution with your physician.  Click here to reveal information on the Nervous System – What Conventional Medicine Doesn’t Want You To Know!

Today, there are various holistic healthcare providers that may help resolve your RLS including:

Also, there are other natural remedies (including relaxation techniques) such as;

• Yoga (5)
• Deep breathing
• Stretching (6)
• Meditation

You can find a practitioner near you by searching our online directory.

References

1. Montplasir J, Allen RP, Walters A, Ferini-Strambi L, “Restless Legs Syndrome and Period Limb Movements During Sleep,” in Kryger M, Roth T, Dement W (ed.), Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine (5th Edition), St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders, 2011, pages 1026 – 1037.

2. Daniel Picchietti, Richard P. Allen, Arthur S. Walters, Julie E. Davidson, Andrew Myers, Luigi Ferini-Strambi, Pediatrics August 2007, VOLUME 120 / ISSUE 2 Article
Restless Legs Syndrome: Prevalence and Impact in Children and Adolescents—The Peds REST Study

3. Stupar M. Restless legs syndrome in a primary contact setting: A case report. Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. 2008;52(2):81-87.

4. Meg Russell Corrigendum to “Massage therapy and restless legs syndrome” [J Bodywork Movement Ther 11 (2007) 146–150]
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Volume 15, Issue 2, April 2011, Pages 253

5. Kim E. Innes, MSPH, PhD, 1,2 Terry Kit Selfe, DC, PhD,1,2 Parul Agarwal, MPH,3 Kimberly Williams, PhD,1 and Kathryn L. Flack, MPH1, J Altern Complement Med. 2013 Jun; 19(6): 527–535.
doi: 10.1089/acm.2012.0330Efficacy of an Eight-Week Yoga Intervention on Symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): A Pilot Study

6. Mansooreh Aliasgharpour,1 Zahra Abbasi,2,* Shadan Pedram Razi,1 and Anoshiravan Kazemnezhad3 Asian J Sports Med. 2016 Jun; 7(2): e31001.
Published online 2016 Jun 11. doi: 10.5812/asjsm.31001
The Effect of Stretching Exercises on Severity of Restless Legs Syndrome in Patients on Hemodialysis