Nerve Injury

Nerves may be injured during surgery, accident, or as a result of repetitive lifestyle habits. The specialists at Colorado Nerve Care are leaders in restoring normal sensation and function after a nerve injury.

Possible symptoms after a nerve injury include:

• Changes in sensation
• Weakness
• Pain

Treatment protocols for restoring nervous system function:

Changes in sensation

Nerve injury may lead to hypersensitivity, loss of sensation, or strange sensations like crawling ants on the skin. Through a series of exercises, nerves and the brain start to perceive and sense reality correctly.

Weakness

Nerve injury may lead to loss of muscle function. The body has many muscles that have dual purposes and can make up for weak areas. We will simultaneously work to restore the nerve signals to the weak muscles while enhancing the performance of the secondary muscles.

Persistent Pain

The nerves tell the brain what is happening in the environment, but after a period of immobilization, they can start to function incorrectly. It’s like having a fire alarm that goes off with lighting a birthday candle. This can occur due to changes in the brain and spinal cord processing of signals, as well as changes in the nerve sending signals. Through a series of exercises, homework and education, normal function is restored.

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