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Active Spine and Joint Institute takes a multidisciplinary approach to getting you out of pain and getting you active again.   Here we’ll share more information about what you can expect from our highly experienced medical practitioners as we treat your chronic pain.

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Electric Cell Signaling Therapy for Neuropathy: A Breakthrough Treatment Option

Neuropathy is a condition that affects the peripheral nerves in the body, leading to symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including diabetes, chemotherapy, alcohol abuse, and certain medications. While there are several treatment options available, one that has gained popularity in recent years is CET treatment.

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Benefits of a High Protein Diet for Diabetics

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body turns food into energy. When you have diabetes, your blood sugar levels can get too high. This can lead to serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, blindness, and kidney disease. There are many different ways to manage diabetes. One important part of diabetes management is eating a healthy diet. A high-protein diet can be a good choice for people with diabetes.

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The Importance of Treating Neuropathy Before Complications Arise

Neuropathy is a common neurological condition that affects millions of people around the world. Left untreated, neuropathy can lead to complications such as foot ulcers, which can become infected and be difficult to heal. That's why it's so important to take steps to treat neuropathy before these more serious complications arise. In this blog post, we'll discuss the importance of treating neuropathy and explain how to do so safely and effectively.

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month

Diabetes can damage your nerves over time, making it harder for the nerves to carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body. The nerve damage is called neuropathy. Those with diabetes may suffer from complications like nerve damage, which could prevent you from feeling the pain of an injury in your feet. The practitioners at Active Spine and Joint can help you take control of your neuropathy symptoms before they get worse.

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Managing Neuropathy in Cooler Weather

With peripheral neuropathy, the cooler temperatures can make your symptoms worse. As with neuropathy, there is a lack of blood flow to the nerves in your hands and feet and this can be worsened with cold weather. When the temperature drops, your blood vessels will constrict and the result is less blood to your nerves, and less blood may mean more pain and numbness.

What can you do if the cold weather is making your neuropathy symptoms worse?

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