3 Steps to Pain-Free Hands and Feet Our Solution to Peripheral Neuropathy
Do your hands and feet ache? If they hurt or tingle even though there’s nothing visibly wrong, you could have a common but overlooked condition called peripheral neuropathy. What is peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is a condition caused by damaged nerves in the peripheral nervous system (the part outside the brain and spine). It has all kinds of causes, including accidents, infections, and diabetes. How do I know if I have it? The biggest clues are your symptoms. Do you feel shooting pains, numbness, or tingling in your hands and feet? Do your feet ache when you put weight on them? Are they sensitive to the touch? Do you feel weak and uncoordinated? Are you diabetic? If so, you could have peripheral neuropathy. (You could also have radiculopathy, which has similar symptoms.)
If you’re not sure whether you have peripheral neuropathy, radiculopathy, or something else, come to our clinic and ask for an assessment. Our trained PTs will tell you which problem you have and ask about your goals and needs. They can also figure out your sensory loss, pain locations, balance deficits, and nerve mobilization issues, then recommend a treatment plan based on those things. How is it treated? Neuropathy needs to be addressed multiple ways, so we’ve developed a three-step system that combines exercise, anodyne infrared light therapy, and proper nutrition. Our physical therapists crafted the exercise component; we worked with Florida-based PT Dr. John McGee to source custom infrared light therapy braces; and nutritionist Ashley Koff helped us develop a diet to promote good blood flow and healthy nerves. You can choose to try just one of these solutions or bundle all three! We can even set you up with a three-month program that includes a custom app and one-on-one coaching through the Total Neuropathy Solution. Together, these treatments are incredibly effective. The brace alone can reduce neuropathy pain by 60% when used properly for 2–3 months. If you want to know for sure if you have peripheral neuropathy and/or start treatment, we’d love to see you at our Peripheral Neuropathy Workshop on Wednesday, March 16, at 12:30 p.m. Check out the insert in this newsletter for more information!
HAVE A LAUGH
MEDITERRANEAN STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
Inspired by DiabetesStrong.com
Ingredients
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2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 tsp curry powder
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2 chicken breasts
2 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed 2 canned artichoke hearts, chopped 4 tsp sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 10 large basil leaves, chopped
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
toothpicks, seal the edges of the pockets. 5. Season the chicken with curry, paprika, salt, and pepper, then bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 F. 6. Remove the toothpicks and serve with rice, potatoes, salad, or roasted vegetables!
1. Preheat oven to 365 F. 2. Cut a slit lengthwise to create a pocket in the middle of each chicken breast. Place the breasts on a baking sheet. 3. In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, basil, and garlic. 4. Divide the mixture in half and stuff each chicken breast pocket. Using
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