What Is Peripheral Neuropathy And How It Can Be Managed?
Peripheral Neuropathy can present as irregular sensations, such as, numbness, tingling, burning, or a feeling of ‘walking on eggshells’ Peripheral Neuropathy may not be a term you have heard before, in today’s blog we will unpack what it means and how it can be managed. What is Peripheral Neuropathy? Peripheral Neuropathy is described as damage to the nerves of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) which are essentially all nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. This system integrates with the Central Nervous System (CNS) relaying messages to each other. We often see the effects of Peripheral Neuropathy in the extremities (fingers …
Exercises to Help with Bunion Management
Today’s blog about strengthening your feet will be specifically targeted to those with the intention of managing and reducing the foot deformity phenomenon known as bunions. What are bunions? A bunion, known in the podiatry world as Hallux Abducto Valgus, is a toe deformity which develops on the inside of someone’s foot, forming a bony bump at the base of the big toe. This developing bump occurs within the joint and in most cases progresses slowly and gradually deviates the big toe towards the lesser toes of one’s foot. Bunions can be painful and concerning for some people, making everyday …
