Understanding Numbness and Tingling in the Hands and Feet
When you feel any numbness or tingling in the extremities, you shouldn't ignore it. Numbness or tingling in your hands or your feet may be a symptom of a more serious health problem. It can indicate the start of nerve problems, thyroid disease, diabetes, or heart issues.
Always contact your healthcare provider when you experience numbness and/or tingling in the hands and feet. You may also want to consider a chiropractic visit, considering one common cause of this problem is a misalignment of the cervical spine.
Signs and Symptoms of Numbness and Tingling in the Hands and Feet
You probably have experienced numbness and tingling in your extremities at one time or another. It happens to everyone on occasion when you sit or sleep in a bad position, cutting off circulation temporarily. When numb, your hands or feet may have decreased sensation or a lack of sensation entirely. When you can't feel anything your skin is touching you may find it hard to grasp things or to stand on a numb foot.
You may have experienced "pins and needles" sensations when your foot or hand "falls asleep." This tingling or prickling sensation usually accompanies numbness.
How the Upper Cervical Spine Affects Numbness and Tingling in the Hands and Feet
One common cause for unexplained numbness and tingling in the hands and feet is a misalignment of the upper cervical spine. This part of your spine sits just below the skull and runs through the neck. This area is very vulnerable and prone to injuries or jolts that may cause misalignments in the vertebrae.
When vertebrae are misaligned, it may result in inflammation that compresses nerves, or pinched nerves. When pressure is put on delicate nerves, it can disrupt the flow of nerve signals between the brain and the rest of the body. These disrupted signals can result in numbness/tingling.
How Our Treatment for Numbness and Tingling Works
When the source of the nerve problem is a misalignment of the upper cervical spine, the only way to treat the root of the problem and restore proper nerve function is to have the spine realigned. That is when we at Upper Spine Knoxville and Dr. Bejian Shamloo can help you.
Dr. Shamloo is an upper cervical specialist. The doctor uses state-of-the-art advanced 3D imaging to examine patients and calculate the measurements and angles of vertebrae, which allows him to pinpoint misalignments. With these precise calculations, he can then make the necessary corrections to the spine and restore nerve function. Once realigned, the body will take over and begin to heal.
If you are experiencing numbness and tingling in the hands and feet, contact Upper Spine Knoxville for an appointment. Dr. Shamloo provides patients with upper cervical chiropractic treatments in Knoxville, Alcoa, Maryville, Farragut, Clinton, Oak Ridge, Sevierville, Lenoir City, Karns, Hardin Valley, Powell, Halls, and Fountain City in Tennessee, as well as the surrounding areas.