Neuropathy, often referred to as peripheral neuropathy, is a condition resulting from damage to the peripheral nerves. These nerves transmit information between the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) and the rest of the body. When they are damaged, it can lead to a variety of symptoms that affect sensation, movement, and organ
Read moreStudent-athletes everywhere are gearing up for a season of practices, competitions, and intense physical activity. Whether on the football field, tennis court, or basketball court, or pounding the pavement in cross-country, each sport brings unique physical demands. With these challenges come potential injuries—ranging from football tackles to runner’s shin splints, sore shoulders from serving on
Read moreWith the school year in full swing, many students find themselves spending long hours hunched over books, laptops, and study materials. Whether you’re preparing for exams, working on assignments, or catching up on reading, it’s easy to lose track of your posture during those late-night study sessions. Poor posture can lead to various issues, from
Read moreBack pain is a very common issue that affects millions of people around the world. Whether it’s from poor posture, injury, or stress, many people delay seeking professional help, hoping the pain will resolve itself. However, postponing care could lead to worsening pain and longer recovery times. Here are five reasons why seeking chiropractic help
Read moreIn our world of remote work and sedentary routines, many of us battle daily with physical discomfort. Whether it’s from hours hunched over screens or a lack of movement, these issues take a toll on our well-being. Thankfully, Virginia Family Chiropractic has a promising solution: shockwave therapy. Jumpstart the healing process Originally developed to break
Read moreBulging discs are a common condition that many people experience, often leading to discomfort and limited mobility. While not always painful, when a bulging disc presses on nearby nerves, it can cause a range of symptoms, such as back pain, numbness, and weakness in the arms or legs. Fortunately, chiropractic care offers an effective, non-invasive
Read moreIn our last blog post, we discussed the fact that neuropathy is a generic term that refers to a dysfunction, pathology, irritation, disease or damage to a nerve. It is commonly used inaccurately to describe a specific nerve condition, when in reality there are dozens and dozens of different type of neuropathies. We also discussed the concept
Read moreDo you regularly find yourself feeling that uncomfortable, even painful, pins and needles sensation in your hands, feet, arms, or legs? How about a stabbing or throbbing sensation—or the complete opposite, total numbness? You could be suffering from peripheral neuropathy, a condition that results from damage to the peripheral nerves. These are the nerves throughout your
Read moreWe are asked this question daily at the 4 offices of Virginia Family Chiropractic. Our doctors specialize in the treatment of different types of neuropathy and we literally have seen thousands of cases, because of our cutting-edge protocols in utilizing MLS laser and spinal decompression to successfully treat the right candidate. But the problem in answering the
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