Numbness and Tingling Treatment in Lubbock, TX
Persistent numbness or tingling in any part of your body is your nervous system sending a signal that something is wrong. At Back 2 Health Chiropractic in Lubbock, TX, Dr. Brett Chavez, D.C. takes these symptoms seriously and provides comprehensive evaluation to identify the source of nerve dysfunction — then delivers targeted treatment to restore normal nerve function and sensation.
What Causes Numbness and Tingling?
Abnormal sensations — medically called paresthesias — occur when nerves are compressed, irritated, or damaged. The sensation can range from mild “pins and needles” to burning, electric shock feelings, or complete numbness. The location of the symptoms helps identify the likely source:
- Hands and fingers — commonly caused by cervical nerve root compression (herniated disc in the neck), carpal tunnel syndrome, or thoracic outlet syndrome
- Arms and shoulders — cervical radiculopathy from C5, C6, or C7 nerve root involvement
- Feet and toes — lumbar nerve root compression, peripheral neuropathy, or tarsal tunnel syndrome
- Legs and thighs — lumbar disc herniation, sciatica, lateral femoral cutaneous nerve entrapment (meralgia paresthetica)
- Multiple areas — peripheral neuropathy from systemic causes such as diabetes
Chiropractic Treatment for Nerve-Related Symptoms
When numbness and tingling originate from spinal nerve compression — one of the most common causes — chiropractic care offers highly effective, non-surgical relief. Chiropractic adjustments restore normal spinal joint motion and alignment, reducing mechanical pressure on nerve roots and allowing inflamed nerves to heal. Spinal decompression therapy creates additional space for compressed nerve roots by reducing intradiscal pressure.
For peripheral nerve entrapment — such as carpal tunnel syndrome or thoracic outlet syndrome — soft tissue therapy, dry needling, and specific mobilization techniques address the tissues compressing the nerve along its peripheral course.
A Comprehensive Diagnostic Approach
Effective treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis. Dr. Chavez uses a systematic approach to neurological evaluation:
- Detailed symptom mapping — the precise location, distribution, and character of your symptoms guide the diagnostic process
- Neurological examination — systematic testing of sensation, reflexes, and muscle strength to identify the nerve root or peripheral nerve involved
- Orthopedic testing — provocation tests that reliably reproduce symptoms and help differentiate spinal from peripheral causes
- Spinal X-rays — to assess disc height, foraminal openings, and spinal alignment at the relevant levels
- Referral for advanced imaging — when MRI or nerve conduction studies are warranted, appropriate referrals are made
When to Seek Immediate Care
While most cases of numbness and tingling are musculoskeletal in origin, some require urgent medical attention. Call 911 or go to an emergency room immediately if you experience:
- Sudden numbness in the face, arm, or leg — especially on one side of the body
- Numbness accompanied by sudden severe headache, vision changes, confusion, or speech difficulty (these may indicate stroke)
- Progressive weakness and numbness spreading upward from the feet (possible Guillain-Barré syndrome)
- Numbness with loss of bladder or bowel control following back injury (possible cauda equina syndrome — surgical emergency)
Get Your Numbness and Tingling Evaluated in Lubbock, TX
Don’t normalize persistent numbness or tingling — find out what is causing it. Back 2 Health Chiropractic in Lubbock, TX provides thorough, accurate diagnosis and effective conservative treatment for nerve-related symptoms.
Call (806) 591-4528 or request your appointment online today. Dr. Brett Chavez, D.C. will evaluate your nervous system comprehensively and develop a targeted treatment plan to restore normal sensation and function.