Dr. Richard Silver and Dr. Craig Brenan are holistic chiropractors at Verve Chiropractic serving Montgomery, TX, offering alternative healthcare solutions for nerve pain and other neuromusculoskeletal complaints.
What Is Nerve Pain?
Nerve pain or neuralgia affects the body's nerves to degrees ranging from mild to excruciating. It’s characterized by a burning, shooting, or stabbing sensation in the affected or referred area, and feels different from mechanical pain. Patients often report additional sensitivity to cold and touch, and the pain may feel like an electric shock that is worse at night. It’s caused by injuries or certain illnesses or conditions that affect your central nervous system, and it can be difficult to treat.
What Causes Nerve Pain?
There are several reasons why you may be experiencing nerve pain including:
- Vitamin B12 deficiencies
- Injuries
- Trapped nerves, such as happens with carpal tunnel syndrome or sciatica
- Acute or chronic conditions or illnesses
- Fibromyalgia
- Peripheral neuropathy affecting the extremities, often caused by diabetes
- Infections
A diagnosis of nerve pain requires a complete evaluation and medical history. Your healthcare provider may also refer you for imaging or blood tests to help confirm a diagnosis and a better understanding of the cause of your nerve pain. Understanding the underlying cause of your nerve pain will help you receive the most effective treatment possible.
How to Treat Nerve Pain
Our treatment approach depends entirely on the unique needs of the individual. After a complete evaluation, Dr. Silver and Dr. Brenan at Verve Chiropractic serving Montgomery, TX, may recommend one or more of the following therapies as part of a comprehensive treatment plan:
- Activator adjustments are an instrument-assisted technique used to manipulate the spine to restore alignment. Misalignments may put pressure on the spinal nerves causing nerve pain.
- Whole-body cryotherapy to reduce nerve activity and relieve pain.
- Red light therapy to stimulate healing and reduce inflammation.
- Nutritional support and wellness care to eliminate any vitamin deficiencies contributing to nerve pain.
- Customized orthotics to provide additional physical support and stabilization if needed.
Nerve pain doesn’t always respond to traditional analgesics (pain medications), and without other forms of care, may require stronger or more addictive pain medications. We may be able to help you avoid this by implementing a holistic approach to health combining traditional and alternative health care and an active lifestyle to maximize your return to better health.
Contact Information
To find out more about how Dr. Silver and Dr. Brenan at Verve Chiropractic serving Montgomery, TX, can help you with nerve pain, make you more comfortable, and improve your overall quality of life with chiropractic, call us now to schedule an appointment at 936-596-1444.