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.

Vertigo & Balance Care in Grand Rapids, MI

Stop Feeling Like the Room Is Moving.

Dizziness can make walking, driving, working, and even getting out of bed feel unsafe. We help you understand what may be causing it, check whether your neck is part of the problem, and build a clear plan to help you feel steady again.

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

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Dizziness is a symptom—not one single problem

Why Do I Feel Dizzy?

Your balance depends on your eyes, inner ears, brain, nerves, muscles, and neck all working together. Trouble in any one of these areas can make you feel off-balance, lightheaded, unsteady, or as if the room is spinning.

A stiff, injured, or poorly moving neck can send confusing signals to the brain about where your head is in space. This is often called neck-related dizziness. It may happen with neck pain, headaches, poor posture, arthritis, or after a whiplash injury.

Problems We Look For

Spinning when rolling over or getting out of bed
Feeling off-balance while walking
Dizziness that begins with neck movement
Neck pain, stiffness, or headaches with dizziness
Symptoms after a fall, concussion, or car crash
Weak balance, poor coordination, or fear of falling

Call 911 for sudden dizziness with facial drooping, trouble speaking, one-sided weakness, a severe new headache, fainting, chest pain, or loss of vision.

First, We Find Out What Kind of Dizziness You Have

We listen to when it happens, what movements trigger it, and what other symptoms come with it. Then we check your balance, eye movements, posture, neck movement, nerves, and coordination. When needed, we recommend imaging or refer you for inner-ear, heart, or neurological testing.

Care built around the cause

How We Help Vertigo & Balance Problems

Corrective Chiropractic Care

If your neck is sending poor balance signals, gentle care may help restore healthier movement and reduce irritation. Your adjustments are based on your exam and X-rays—not guesswork.

Customized Physical Therapy & Home Care

We choose simple exercises to improve balance, eye-and-head control, neck movement, strength, and confidence. Your in-office therapy and home program are made for your exact findings and changed as you improve.

Positional Vertigo Guidance

Some spinning is caused by tiny particles moving into the wrong part of the inner ear. When your symptoms fit this pattern, positional testing and a simple head-and-body maneuver may help—or we will refer you to the right provider.

Clear Referral When Needed

Not every dizzy spell comes from the neck. If your exam points to an inner-ear problem, medication reaction, heart issue, or neurological concern, we will explain it clearly and help you take the right next step.

What Research Shows

A review of clinical trials found that hands-on care for the neck may reduce dizziness when the neck is part of the problem.

Read the neck-related dizziness review on PubMed.

A clinical guideline also recommends a repositioning maneuver for the common inner-ear problem known as BPPV.

Read the positional vertigo guideline on PubMed.

Your First Visit

Tell us what you feel and what brings it on.
Complete a focused exam of your balance, eyes, neck, posture, nerves, and coordination.
Review the findings in plain language.
Build your plan with the care, exercises, home program, or referral that best fits you.

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Real Results From a Real Patient

“Numbness, tingling, and dizziness [are] gone!”
— Amanda N.

Common Questions

Can my neck make me dizzy even if it does not hurt?

It can. The joints and muscles of your neck help your brain know where your head is. Poor signals from the neck can make you feel unsteady without strong neck pain.

Is all vertigo an inner-ear problem?

No. Inner-ear problems are common, but dizziness can also come from the neck, medication, blood pressure, the heart, the brain, or several problems at once.

Will you know when I need another provider?

That is part of the exam. If your symptoms do not fit the kind of problem we treat, we will tell you and help guide the next step.

Dizziness may also occur with headaches and migraines, neck pain, or after a car accident.

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Get clear answers and a plan made for you.

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