Life Changing Acupuncture Treatments for Peripheral Neuropathy

Jacksonville, Florida, resident Rebekah D. endured the painful effects of peripheral neuropathy for years before discovering acupuncture as an effective solution.

“My feet and legs were constantly tingling and burning. My primary care doctor said there was nothing they could do and that I’d have to take medication for the rest of my life,” Rebekah recalls. However, despite this discouraging news, she continued searching for relief.

Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the peripheral nerves, the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, are damaged. These nerves control sensations, movement, and automatic functions in the body. Many patients at Riverplace Acupuncture Integrative Health share Rebekah’s story. They often report difficulty sleeping due to burning sensations in their feet or struggle to stay on their feet for more than 30 minutes at a time.

Common symptoms include:

• Numbness, tingling, or burning in the hands or feet

• Sharp, stabbing, or throbbing pain

• Muscle weakness or loss of coordination

• Sensitivity to touch

• Balance problems

Potential causes include:

• Diabetes (the most common cause)

• Vitamin deficiencies, such as B12

• Alcohol abuse

• Age-related circulation issues

• Certain medications, including chemotherapy and prescription statins

• Infections like shingles or Lyme disease

• Autoimmune disorders

• Nerve injury or compression

Treatment focuses on managing the underlying cause, relieving pain, and improving nerve function. Options may include medications, lifestyle changes, physical therapy, or integrative therapies such as acupuncture. Patients like Rebekah find significant symptom relief and improved quality of life.

“After treatments with Dr. Jann, I no longer experience the shooting pains I felt before. At night, I don’t have the burning sensation or pain traveling up and down my legs,” Rebekah shares. “Acupuncture changed my life. It allowed me to do things I never thought I could. I recently completed a half-marathon road race with minimal pain, and I can stay consistent with my exercise thanks to acupuncture treatments. Where I was unsure because of pain before, I am more confident in my athletic abilities because of the stability acupuncture gives me.”

“My patients with neuropathy often struggle with balance. By combining time-tested acupuncture techniques with technology developed by NASA to support healing and recovery, we help patients of all ages find relief from pain,” says Dr. Jann Turpin. “Many come to us feeling hopeless, thinking they’re untreatable. Chronic pain doesn’t have to define your life. Acupuncture can make a meaningful difference.”

If neuropathy pain is keeping you from living fully, schedule a consultation today. Call (904) 720-8887 or visit riverplaceacupuncture.com.