6 Nerve-Related Symptoms to Take Seriously

Your nervous system is responsible for a lot. In fact, everything your body does involves your nervous system in some way. You can’t breathe, move your muscles, or feel pain and pleasure without it working properly. So, it makes sense that incurring nerve damage because of an injury or illness can significantly impact your health.

Unfortunately, in some cases, nerve damage can be permanent if it’s not dealt with quickly and effectively. That’s why you need to know the signs of nerve damage.

Recognizing and treating nerve pain and other nerve-related symptoms can sometimes be complex and difficult to understand. Here at Anodyne Pain and Wellness Solutions in Newark, Delaware, our team has the experience and expertise to identify and address nerve pain to restore your health and mitigate the risk of permanent nerve damage.

In this month’s blog, we discuss some common causes of nerve issues, symptoms of nerve-related problems, and how we can help.

Common causes of nerve damage

Any disease, injury, or infection that damages or compresses one or more of your nerves can lead to nerve pain and other symptoms. However, some of the more common causes of these things include:

Carpal tunnel syndrome
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Herniated spinal discs
Spinal cord compression
Arthritis of the spine
Shingles, syphilis, or HIV infections
Vitamin B12 deficiency

Nerve damage and subsequent pain can also happen because of certain cancers and/or their treatments.

6 warning signs of nerve damage

As soon as you notice any of these warning signs or symptoms of a nerve-related issue, don’t delay in seeking treatment:

Burning, shooting, or stabbing pain
Numbness or tingling
Loss of sensation
Sudden and unexplained headaches
Muscle weakness
Issues with coordination

These symptoms can be located at the site of the nerve damage, but they can also radiate to other areas.

Treating nerve damage

When you see us for nerve pain and other symptoms, our team identifies the root cause. Discovering what’s causing your symptoms allows us to create the most effective treatment plan possible.

To treat the source of the nerve damage, we utilize cold laser therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. Both innovative treatments encourage your body to improve its healing process, boosting tissue and cell regeneration.

In addition to these regenerative therapies, we recommend chiropractic adjustments to alleviate any pressure your misaligned spine and joints are putting on your nerves. Making healthy lifestyle choices whenever possible can also improve your overall physical health and boost your body's healing abilities.

To get started with treatment for your nerve-related issue, schedule an appointment by calling our office or using our online booking feature today.