Can a chiropractor help with neuropathy?

Neuropathy is a general term for various conditions involving damage to the nervous system. This can include the brain, spinal cord, and the nerves that connect them. Injuries, infections, or diseases can cause mononeuropathy. It can also be inherited or caused by certain medications or toxins. Chiropractic care is a form of optional medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. Chiropractors use manual therapy, including manipulation of the spine, joints, and soft tissues, and ergonomic and nutritional counseling.

Can a chiropractor help with numbness in the feet?

The response to this question is yes; a chiropractor can help with numb feet. Chiropractic care is a holistic approach to health care that focuses on the body’s ability to heal. When the body is in alignment, the nervous system functions properly, and the body can heal itself. Chiropractors use various techniques to align the spine and improve nerve function. These techniques include spinal manipulation, massage, and stretching. Chiropractic care is safe and effective for many people. It can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions, including numbness in the feet.

What are the warning signs of neuropathy?

There are a few warning signs that may indicate you have mononeuropathy. These include: - Numbness in your hands or feet - A feeling of being unable to move your arms or legs - Sharp, shooting pains in your extremities - Muscle weakness - Loss of balance or coordination

What is the main cause of neuropathy?

There are many possible neuropathy causes, but the most common cause is nerve damage. This can be caused by physical injury, infection, or exposure to certain toxins or chemicals. It can also be caused by diabetes or other diseases that affect the nervous system.

Does neuropathy go away?

Neuropathy is a condition that impacts the nerves, and it can cause pain, numbness, and weakness. It is important to note that neuropathy is not curable, but it is possible to manage the symptoms and enhance the standard of life with treatment options such as chiropractic care.

How do you stop neuropathy from progressing?

The most critical thing you can do to stop mononeuropathy from progressing is to see your chiropractor. Many treatments available can help slow the progression of neuropathy and improve your quality of life.

Arthritis Care in Grand Rapids, MI

Move Better. Hurt Less. Get More Life Back.

Arthritis may be common, but pain and stiffness do not have to make every decision for you. We look beyond the label to find the joints, movement patterns, and damaged tissue that may still be helped.

Written and clinically reviewed by Dr. Steph Bohemier, D.C.

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Arthritis Is More Than “Just Getting Older”

Arthritis describes joint pain, stiffness, swelling, or loss of motion. Osteoarthritis—the most common form—often develops as cartilage and surrounding tissues change over time. Old injuries, poor joint mechanics, repetitive stress, weakness, and inflammation can all make the problem feel worse.

The diagnosis matters, but so does what your body can still do. A careful examination helps us find where motion has been lost, what is overloaded, and which conservative options fit your goals.

What Arthritis Can Feel Like

Pain with movement
Walking, climbing stairs, gripping, reaching, or standing becomes uncomfortable.

Morning stiffness
Joints feel slow, tight, or difficult to move after rest.

Swelling and tenderness
The area may feel sore, warm, puffy, or sensitive to pressure.

Less freedom
You stop doing the walks, hobbies, work, or family activities you enjoy.

A Clear Plan Built Around You

Your age or X-ray does not tell the whole story. We start with your movement, your pain, and what you want to get back to doing.

Be Heard

Tell us where it hurts, when it began, what makes it worse, and what arthritis has taken away from you.

Find the Stress

We examine joint motion, posture, strength, nervous-system function, and the movement patterns loading the painful area.

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Your plan may combine specific chiropractic care, better movement, strengthening, and SoftWave tissue regeneration technology.

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How We Help People With Arthritis

Specific Chiropractic and Manual Care

Arthritic joints often become guarded and stiff. Gentle, focused care can help restore useful motion, reduce unnecessary strain, and make everyday movement easier.

Movement That Builds Confidence

The goal is not to wear the joint out—it is to help you use it better. We identify practical mobility and strengthening steps that fit your current ability.

SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology

SoftWave sends broad-focused acoustic waves deep into painful tissue. This non-invasive technology increases local blood flow and activates the body’s own repair response, helping damaged tissue move toward healing without drugs, injections, or surgery.

See why we call SoftWave a better class of stem-cell healing technology.

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No pills. No injections. No surgery.

Your Body Was Built to Move—and Repair

Arthritis care should do more than help you tolerate another day. Our goal is better motion, less pain, and more freedom to live your life.

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Research Behind Our Approach

Published clinical studies have examined manual care, exercise, and shockwave therapy for osteoarthritis pain and function.

Hip and knee osteoarthritis trial
A 2013 randomized trial of 206 adults found benefits from manual therapy over usual care that were sustained at one year.
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Chiropractic manual therapy for hip arthritis
A university-hospital trial found patient education plus chiropractor-delivered manual therapy reduced pain more than a minimal intervention.
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Knee arthritis chiropractic trial
A randomized trial in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association reported improved pain, mobility, and everyday activity after a manual knee protocol.
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