There are many South Florida patients suffering from Paresthesia.  The onset set of paresthesia can be frightening.  It can be experienced as numbness and tingling that can occur anywhere in the body.

The most common places a person feels paresthesia is in the hands, feet, arms or legs.  Sensations in the skin from paresthesia have been described as tingling, numbness, needles and pins, burning, prickling or a creeping sensation along the skin. It has been referred to a body part such as a leg or arm that has fallen asleep.

There are two classifications of Paresthesia.
1.    Transient paresthesia which is in many cases a symptom of hyperventilation syndrome.
2.    Chronic paresthesia can result from the irritation of a nerve, neuropathy or a circulation problem.  There are many other causes and conditions that can cause paresthesia.

Causes of Paresthesia
It is important to determine the cause of paresthesia in South Florida patients to know what the best treatment may be.

If a person is experiencing paresthesia on a regular basis it may be the result of a serious problem.  In some cases of paresthesia symptoms can be from the neurons in the brain not properly functioning. In other cases it may be neural problems caused from thyroid problems, diabetes, or other medical problems.

A partial list of paresthesia causes include:
•    Nerve damage
•    Compression of the  nerve
•    Nerve entrapment
•    Diabetes
•    Peripheral neuropathy
•    Nerve damage
•    Vitamin D deficiency
•    Carpal tunnel syndrome
•    Rheumatoid arthritis
•    And other causes

Treatment for Paresthesia
It is important that anyone feeling a numbing, tingling, burning sensation or other unusual symptoms be checked immediately to make sure there is not a co-disease present.  In many cases of paresthesia, relief can be felt by relieving the pressure of that is on the nerve.

An experienced South Florida chiropractor after a thorough examination can devise a plan for treatment of paresthesia. The treatment plan will focus on the cause of the problem so that the patient can lead a normal life. In many instances treatment of paresthesia would include management of the neck.

Call Nob Hill Chiropractic at (954) 476-8884 today to set up a consultation and examination.  Get the relief you need.