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Acupuncture for Neuropathy

Acupuncture is the safest and most effective treatment option available for treating peripheral neuropathy. We at Treasure Valley Acupuncture specialize in using acupuncture to treat neuropathy of various origins.
acupuncture for neuropathy
CASH PAYMENT:
  • Initial Evaluation Visit: $145
  • Subsequent Visits: $95
  • 10% Discount for Healthcare workers
  • 10% Military Discount
  • FSA/HSA accepted
  • Superbills provided for insurance reimbursement
Call 208-994-4889 to book an appointment

What can acupuncture help with?

Peripheral Neuropathy
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Post Stroke Recovery

Bell’s Palsy
Shingles
Migraines

Seizures
Concussion

How does acupuncture treat neuropathy?

  • Regenerates peripheral nerves in both diabetic and nondiabetic patients
  • With proper stimulation, peripheral nerves can regenerate at a rate of an inch per month, twice the speed of human hair growth
  • Improves nerve conduction in peripheral neuropath
  • Reestablishes communication between the brain and spinal cord and the rest of the body

What the research says:

  • For diabetic peripheral neuropathy, one study showed that patients receiving medications jumped from an 37.5% neuropathy disability success rate to over a 90% success rate when acupuncture was added to the treatment regimen.
  • For idiopathic peripheral neuropathy (neuropathy of an unknown origin), a study showed that acupuncture treatment resulted in an improvement in 76% of participants.
  • For chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, one study showed that after 6 weeks of acupuncture treatment, 86% of patients reported improvement.

Schedule a free phone consultation to see if acupuncture is the right approach for your neuropathy.

References:

(1) Tanakornnuwat, Suwat, et al. “The Effectiveness of Acupuncture in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy.” Journal of Thai Traditional & Alternative Medicine 10.3 (2013): 177-186.

(2) Schröder S, Liepert J, Remppis A, Greten JH. Acupuncture treatment improves nerve conduction in peripheral neuropathy. Eur J Neurol. 2007;14(3):276-281. doi:10.1111/j.1468-1331.2006.01632.x

(3) Donald GK, Tobin I, Stringer J. Evaluation of acupuncture in the management of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Acupunct Med. 2011;29(3):230-233. doi:10.1136/acupmed.2011.010025

(4) Fei J, Gao L, Li HH, Yuan QL, Li LJ. Electroacupuncture promotes peripheral nerve regeneration after facial nerve crush injury and upregulates the expression of glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor. Neural Regen Res. 2019;14(4):673-682. doi:10.4103/1673-5374.247471

(5) Du F, Liu S. Electroacupuncture with high frequency at acupoint ST-36 induces regeneration of lost enteric neurons in diabetic rats via GDNF and PI3K/AKT signal pathway. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2015;309(2):R109-R118. doi:10.1152/ajpregu.00396.2014

(6) Höke A. A (heat) shock to the system promotes peripheral nerve regeneration. J Clin Invest. 2011;121(11):4231-4234. doi:10.1172/JCI59320

(7) Schröder S, Liepert J, Remppis A, Greten JH. Acupuncture treatment improves nerve conduction in peripheral neuropathy. Eur J Neurol. 2007;14(3):276-281. doi:10.1111/j.1468-1331.2006.01632.x

(8) Tsuchiya M, Sato EF, Inoue M, Asada A. Acupuncture enhances generation of nitric oxide and increases local circulation. Anesth Analg. 2007;104(2):301-307. doi:10.1213/01.ane.0000230622.16367.fb

(9) Han JS. Acupuncture and endorphins. Neurosci Lett. 2004;361(1-3):258-261. doi:10.1016/j.neulet.2003.12.019

(10) Arai YC, Sakakima Y, Kawanishi J, et al. Auricular acupuncture at the “shenmen” and “point zero” points induced parasympathetic activation. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:945063. doi:10.1155/2013/945063

(11) Xu Y, Hong S, Zhao X, et al. Acupuncture Alleviates Rheumatoid Arthritis by Immune-Network Modulation. Am J Chin Med. 2018;46(5):997-1019. doi:10.1142/S0192415X18500520