How to Treat Burning Pain and Numbness with Low Light Therapy
October 4, 2010
Experiencing burning pain and numbness is a common ailment that afflicts millions of Americans; in fact, according to Medicine Net, approximately 20% of adult Americans will experience some sort of painful numbness and burning sensations within their lifetime. If you’re one of these sufferers, then it might seem like treatment is hopeless; however, chiropractic services can offer you with the kind of relief that will make it possible to live your everyday life again.
So what causes this kind of burning pain and numbness – and how can you treat it?
This sensation can be caused by multiple conditions, including nerve damage and poor blood circulation. A number of factors can contribute to these common ailments, including:
- Too much sugar or insulin in your system (this can often be a sign of more serious conditions, such as diabetes);
- Nutritional deficiencies, such as iron, vitamins and minerals;
- Laying or sitting in one position for too long (this is also known as nerve compression);
- Physical injury;
- And trauma to the spinal system, which then affects your nerve cells.
Although there are several drug treatments for burning pain and numbness, many patients would prefer to take fewer drugs and find a more natural treatment for their pain. Luckily, expert chiropractors have introduced an alternative to drugs called low light therapy. Low light therapy involves applying very low power infrared light to the affected areas, including the hands, feet and joints. This level of infrared light promotes oxygen circulation and blood flow, which in turn alleviates the painful numbing and burning sensations that many patients often feel within their joints and extremities. Additionally, low levels of infrared light have been proven to promote nerve cell regeneration, especially in the back, neck and shoulder areas. New and healthy nerve cells can accelerate the healing of spinal injuries, which will then reduce discomfort and pain.
When considering low light therapy treatment for burning pain and numbness, our physical therapy clinics in Bayonne and Scotch Plains NJ come highly recommended by numerous physicians in Hudson and Union Counties. Feel free to contact us for a Free, In-Office Evaluation. If you are looking for faster service, give us a call at one of our two New Jersey locations. For our Bayonne, NJ location, call 201-339-8889, and for our Scotch Plains, NJ location, call us at 908-490-1800. Just tell them that you read this article and you will receive our complimentary in-office evaluation (a $145 value).
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