{"id":836,"date":"2023-08-09T20:17:31","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T20:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betsygordonacupuncture.com\/?p=836"},"modified":"2023-08-09T20:17:32","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T20:17:32","slug":"acupuncture-for-neuropathy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betsygordonacupuncture.com\/acupuncture-for-neuropathy\/","title":{"rendered":"Acupuncture for neuropathy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1277\" src=\"https:\/\/betsygordonacupuncture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/aiguille-1280088_1920.jpg\" alt=\"Portland acupuncture peripheral neuropathy, figure\" class=\"wp-image-839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/betsygordonacupuncture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/aiguille-1280088_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/betsygordonacupuncture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/aiguille-1280088_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/betsygordonacupuncture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/aiguille-1280088_1920-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/betsygordonacupuncture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/aiguille-1280088_1920-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/betsygordonacupuncture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/aiguille-1280088_1920-1536x1022.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Peripheral neuropathy, a type of nerve pain, occurs after injury or damage to nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. Common examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trigeminal neuralgia<\/strong> (searing pain across the jaw, usually on one side)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Postherpetic neuralgia<\/strong> (burning pain following shingles infection)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post-traumatic neuropathy<\/strong> (chronic pain following surgery, whiplash, or other body injury)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diabetic neuropathy<\/strong> (progressive loss of sensation in the toes and feet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy<\/strong> (chronic pain following cancer treatment)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Research provides substantial evidence that <strong>acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for each of these types of peripheral neuropathy!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/betsygordonacupuncture.com\/how-does-acupuncture-work\/\">Acupuncture<\/a> safely manipulates opioids, cannabinoids, acetylcholine, serotonin\/noradrenaline, and the activity of glial cells and cytokines. <strong>All of these substances in the body play a role in our experience of pain.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment with acupuncture is not a one-and-done, however. Studies show a treatment plan should include <strong>a minimum of 2 acupuncture sessions per week for 4-12 weeks<\/strong> to be effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/betsygordonacupuncture.com\/betsy-gordon-acupuncturist-holistic-dermatologist\/\">Betsy Gordon <\/a>Acupuncture, Portland OR, treats a <a href=\"https:\/\/betsygordonacupuncture.com\/acupuncture-portland-or\/\">wide range of conditions<\/a>. With a high standard of evidence-based care, she focuses each treatment on bringing relief. If you or someone you know is seeking treatment for peripheral neuropathy, give us a call at (971) 341-9546, or <a href=\"https:\/\/betsygordonacupuncture.janeapp.com\/\">schedule online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peripheral neuropathy, a type of nerve pain, occurs after injury or damage to nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. Common examples include: Research provides substantial evidence that acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for each of these types of peripheral neuropathy! 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