Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that results from damage to the peripheral nerves—the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. This damage often occurs due to chronic conditions like diabetes, autoimmune diseases, infections, vitamin deficiencies, or as a result of injuries. In some cases, the exact cause is never fully identified. What is certain is that neuropathy can affect one nerve, several nerves, or many nerves throughout the body.
Your nerves are living tissue, and like all tissues in your body, they rely on healthy blood flow to receive essential nutrients and oxygen. When circulation is compromised—whether from underlying vascular disease, inflammation, or inactivity—the nerves become starved, and symptoms of neuropathy can intensify.
Improving circulation doesn’t just make your hands and feet feel warmer—it can promote healing, ease pain, and help prevent further nerve damage. The best part? There are natural ways to encourage better blood flow and support your nervous system, often without the need for invasive treatments or heavy medication.
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we specialize in treating chronic pain and nerve conditions like peripheral neuropathy with the least invasive, drug-free methods available. By addressing circulation as part of a comprehensive, patient-focused treatment plan, we help our patients move toward lasting relief and restored quality of life.
Exercise increases heart rate, promoting stronger blood flow throughout the body. It also encourages blood vessel flexibility and capillary growth, helping your body deliver oxygen and nutrients to nerve-damaged areas more efficiently.
Even modest physical activity can have a profound impact on circulation and nerve function over time. At Medici, our physical therapy programs are custom-designed to match each patient’s needs and comfort level.
Don’t Forget Hydration: Proper hydration helps thin the blood, making it easier to circulate and deliver oxygen to nerve tissues. Aim for half your body weight in ounces of water daily (unless otherwise directed by your doctor).
Massage improves circulation by manually moving blood through congested areas. It also reduces inflammation, eases muscle tension, and enhances the delivery of oxygen to soft tissues and nerves.
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we offer therapeutic massage as part of our integrated approach to pain management and neuropathy care. When combined with other non-invasive therapies, the results can be truly life-changing.
Reduced sensation from neuropathy can make it harder to notice injuries or infections. Check your feet daily for:
Keep feet clean, moisturized, and protected. Avoid going barefoot, and choose well-cushioned, supportive footwear.
Compression socks help improve circulation by gently squeezing the legs and feet, promoting blood flow back toward the heart.
How They Work:
Choosing the Right Compression Level:
Always consult your physician before beginning compression therapy, especially if you have diabetes or vascular disease.
Caution: Not all supplements are safe for everyone. Some can interact with blood pressure meds, diabetes drugs, or blood thinners. Be sure your care team understands your full medical picture before adding new remedies.
When you're stressed, your body releases cortisol and adrenaline, which can tighten blood vessels, reduce blood flow to extremities, and worsen symptoms of neuropathy.
Restful sleep is when your body repairs tissues, balances hormones, and restores nerve function. Aim for:
If neuropathy symptoms interrupt your sleep, speak to a professional—there are drug-free solutions that can help.
HBOT involves breathing 100% pure oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. This process dramatically increases the amount of oxygen your blood can carry—up to 15 times more than normal.
HBOT is especially effective for patients with diabetic neuropathy, post-surgical nerve pain, and slow-healing wounds. Many report reduced numbness, burning, and overall discomfort after just a few sessions.
Our physical therapists design exercise and mobility plans tailored to your unique needs. These programs:
Even small improvements in strength and balance can have a major impact on your confidence and quality of life.
Prolotherapy is a natural injection therapy that uses a solution—typically dextrose—to stimulate the body’s own healing response. The goal is to:
This regenerative approach can be especially beneficial in areas with chronic pain, ligament laxity, or inflammation, where circulation is compromised and healing has stalled.
Peripheral neuropathy may be a complex condition, but healing doesn't always require invasive procedures or dependency on medication. By understanding the role of circulation in nerve health, you can take meaningful steps toward reducing your symptoms and reclaiming your daily life.
From movement and nutrition to therapeutic massage, compression, stress relief, and advanced treatments like hyperbaric oxygen therapy and prolotherapy, the most effective path to relief is often a combination of natural strategies working together.
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we believe in this synergy—where lifestyle adjustments and clinical expertise come together to create real, lasting results. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been managing neuropathy for years, there is hope—and help—available to you.
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