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Understanding Paresthesia: What is it and how does chiropractic help?

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Understanding Paresthesia: What is it and how is it treated?

Have you ever felt unexpected tingling in your arms or legs for no apparent reason? That sensation, known as paresthesia, can be disconcerting and sometimes alarming. In this article, we will explore what exactly paresthesia is, why it occurs, and how chiropractic can offer relief to those who suffer from it.

What is Paresthesia?

The term paresthesia describes unusual sensations such as tingling, numbness, or burning that are indicative of a problem in the central or peripheral nervous system. These sensations can be temporary and are usually caused by pressure on the nerves, although they can also result from injuries or various diseases that damage the nervous system. They commonly affect the hands, feet, arms and legs, and can be both permanent and temporary. In addition, paresthesia is associated with terms such as loss of sensation or numbness, referring to the decrease in superficial and deep sensitivity.

Common Causes of Paresthesia

Paraesthesia can result from a variety of conditions that affect the nervous system, including:

  • Circulatory Problems: If blood does not flow properly, it can cause tingling and other similar symptoms, especially in the extremities.
  • Nerve Injuries: From herniated discs to direct trauma, any damage to the nerves can cause paresthesias.
  • Medical Conditions: Diseases such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis or even infections can affect the nerves and cause these abnormal sensations.
  • External factors: Something as simple as sitting cross-legged for a long time or sleeping in an inappropriate position can cause temporary paresthesia.

Symptoms and Diagnosis

In addition to tingling or "pins and needles" sensations, paresthesia can manifest with pain, weakness, or even temporary loss of sensation. Identifying the symmetry of symptoms (whether they occur on both sides of the body or just one) can help determine whether the cause is local or systemic.

To diagnose paresthesia, doctors may need to perform various tests, such as nerve conduction studies or MRIs, to observe the state of the nerves and blood circulation.

Chiropractic Care for Paresthesia

Chiropractic care can be an effective option, especially if the paresthesia is related to neuroskeletal problems, such as vertebral subluxations or nerve compressions.

Chiropractic focuses on the care of the spine and nervous system through manual adjustments that seek to improve spinal alignment and the functionality of the associated nerves and muscles.

How Does Chiropractic Help?

  • Vertebral Adjustments: These adjustments can realign the spine, relieving pressure on the nerves.
  • Spinal Decompression: Through specific techniques, chiropractors can relieve pressure on intervertebral discs and improve circulation to affected areas.
  • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Improving the strength and flexibility of the supporting muscles can prevent future incidents and help in pain management.

Expected results

Many patients experience a significant reduction in their symptoms after receiving chiropractic care. In addition to adjustments, your chiropractor will also provide you with exercises and recommendations to improve your posture and prevent recurrences.

Should You Consult a Chiropractor?

If you suffer from paresthesia and common causes have been ruled out or if you are looking for a less invasive and more natural approach to managing your symptoms, chiropractic may be right for you. It is important to choose a qualified professional and discuss all of your symptoms and concerns to develop a treatment plan appropriate to your specific needs.

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Chiropractic: frequently asked questions

These are some of the answers we hope to answer your questions about chiropractic, for more information visit our FAQ

Yes very sure. The Chiropractic adjustment acts on the nervous system, in order to allow the body's own recovery capacity to function normally.

Millions of people of all ages and with different problems go to the chiropractor, which has negative impacts.

Because? Chiropractic has an excellent safety record, avoiding invasive procedures.

Several studies have demonstrated that chiropractic care is 250 times safer than anti-inflammatories medical treatment.

The goal of chiropractic is to promote better body functionality.

The Central Nervous System regulates every cell of our body.

Chiropractic focuses on correcting the vertebral subluxations and interferences generated on the vertebrae and avoiding correct body functioning.

The vast majority of its users feel better, recover faster and minimize the use of medications and surgeries.

Many people who enjoy chiropractic care feel less stress, have more vitality and live better daily.

No, it isn't. Chiropractic is a sanitary profession complementary to and different from medicine (according to WHO).

It is studied in specialized chiropractic universities. The chiropractic professional receives a minimum training of 5 years that guarantees the quality and safety of the service it offers.

During the chiropractic university career, you don't study surgery or pharmacy but deeper physiology, anatomy, radiology, neurology, and specific manual chiropractic techniques.

As this profession hasn't been approved yet in Spain, you must go to a "true" chiropractic.

Many people use this legacy to practice manipulations of the vertebral column without the correct studies and knowledge.

For this reason, it is essential that, if you are looking for a chiropractor, you check the web of Asociación Española de Quiropráctica, where you can find recognized professionals with studies.

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