Diabetes is a cruel disease that can have several side effects. It’s also on the rise in the U.S., affecting more than 11% of the United States’ population. Additionally, millions of Americans have been classified as pre-diabetic.
One of the side effects of diabetes can be diabetic neuropathy. This can happen when high blood sugar levels damage nerves. It can occur anywhere in the body but most commonly affects feet and legs. Diabetic neuropathy can be very serious and painful. Worse, it can affect as many as 50% of those with diabetes.
Can Chiropractic Care Help with Diabetic Neuropathy?
Yes, chiropractic care can help to improve and maintain healthy nerve function. Chiropractic care can also promote clear nervous system communication, removing interference that can impede good health.
Is Chiropractic Good for Diabetics?
Chiropractic care can be very beneficial for diabetics in general as well as the peripheral neuropathy that diabetics can experience. The benefits include:
- Better nervous system functionality
- Improved blood circulation
- Reduced inflammation
- Enhanced muscle function
- Lifestyle counseling and tips
What Is Laser Therapy?
Cold laser therapy, which is also known as Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a treatment that uses a wavelength of light near the infrared part of the spectrum that can stimulate damaged tissue to repair. This non-invasive treatment can reduce swelling and inflammation, promote healing, and decrease pain. It’s used on muscles, joints, tendons, and cartilage.
Can Cold Laser Therapy Help Nerve Damage?
Many studies have been done on the use of laser therapy to treat nerve damage. Results have been a bit mixed because of variances in studies, such as the type of laser used, the duration of treatment, the type of nerve damage, etc.
However, even taking all of those variables into account, multiple studies have shown that LLLT, a.k.a., Low-Level Laser Therapy, can treat nerve damage. In fact, a 2019 study found that it can help regenerate nerve cells damaged by diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Does Laser Therapy Work for Diabetic Neuropathy?
Yes, as cited above, a 2019 study demonstrated a connection between laser therapy and stimulating nerve cell repair. Additionally, a study from the National Institute of Health (NIH) found that Low-Level Laser Therapy/cold laser was effective in treating pain from peripheral neuropathy.
A survey of research on laser treatments for neuropathy was also promising. It found six studies that documented the positive benefits of using LLLT to treat diabetic neuropathy.
Get Cold Laser Therapy at Total Chiropractic Care & Wellness
If you suffer from diabetes, contact Total Chiropractic Care & Wellness about treatments and lifestyle changes that can help maintain healthy nerve function and prevent, slow, and treat diabetic side effects such as diabetic neuropathy. Get started today by giving us a call at (631) 447-2299 or filling out our online contact form.