NEUROPATHY CARE IN SHAWNEE
A Neuropathy Evaluation
We start by asking why, then explain what we find in plain English.
At your evaluation you'll learn:
- Why your neuropathy is happening
- Whether it's a nerve problem, a circulation problem, or both
- What may help keep it from getting worse
- Care options beyond another prescription
Have our team call you
A quick word from Dr. Matt
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You may be a good fit if you're dealing with
Most people have lived with it for a while before they reach out.
Numbness
Sensitivity To Touch
Burning Or Tingling
Muscle Weakness
Difficulty Sleeping
Pain When Walking
Understanding neuropathy: what it is and why it happens
Neuropathy means the nerves are damaged or not working the way they should. It shows up most often in the feet, and sometimes in the hands.
It can come from diabetes, a pinched nerve in the spine, chemotherapy or an injury. In about 30% of cases, no clear cause is ever found. It can start as mild tingling or burning and grow into pain that gets in the way of everyday life.
Beyond the pain, it often brings numbness, so it's hard to feel your feet. It can throw off your balance too.
Two main types
Metabolic
Something like blood sugar, circulation, low vitamins or certain medications keeps the nerves from getting what they need.
Compression
A nerve is getting pinched somewhere along the way, often in the low back or near the ankle.
Which one it is changes how it should be treated. That's why we test before we treat.
What happens if neuropathy isn't addressed?
As it moves along, the biggest worry isn't only the discomfort. It's losing feeling.
People slowly lose the ability to feel:
That raises the risk of a fall. Many people start doing less because moving doesn't feel safe, and little by little they pull back from the things and the people they love.
Our approach is different
Most people we see have already tried medications, quick visits and short-term fixes. Those can quiet things down for a while, but they don't tell you why it's happening.
We don't guess. We test.
The LifeWorks exam looks for what's behind your neuropathy and how much the nerves are affected. Then we build a plan around you, not a one-size-fits-all program.
Find The Root Cause
Look At Your Full Health
Create A Plan Built For You
Tried other places and it didn't help? That's not your fault. But it is something we can look at.
What happens at your evaluation
About an hour, in one visit. Family is welcome.
We talk
When it started, what you've tried, and what you want to get back to.
We test
Sensation, reflexes and balance in the feet and legs.
Thermal scan
A thermal imaging scan that shows blood flow to the feet.
You decide
Your findings in plain English, and a plan or an honest answer.
One plan, built around what we find
Depending on your evaluation, your plan may include:
Calm things down
- Electrotherapy, which may help calm nerve pain
- Red light therapy, which may help circulation in the feet and legs
Support the nerves
- Regenerative medicine
- Advanced peptide therapy
- Targeted nutrient therapy
- Simple diet changes
Get steadier on your feet
- Balance work
- Strength work
- Things you can do at home
What we work toward: sleeping through the night, walking with confidence, and getting down on the floor with the grandkids and back up again.
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In their own words
Real LifeWorks patients, sharing their experience.
Real Patients, In Their Own Words
The Night He Felt A Blueberry Underfoot
She Held Onto Our Number For Months
He Didn't Notice His Balance Slipping
Back In Her Shoes And Pedicures
Shoes, Socks, Supplements: He Tried It All
The people you'll meet
One team that listens, tests, and builds your plan with you.
Dr. Matt GianforteChiropractor, clinic director
Dr. Jill BrownChiropractor
Dr. Taylor ReesPhysical therapist
Ambria PettyNurse practitioner
If we don't think we can help, we'll tell you
- We won't push you into a plan
- We won't promise results
- We won't rush you. Bring your questions, and your family.
Questions people ask
Does the testing hurt?
No. The tests are gentle and non-invasive.
Can a family member come with me?
Yes. Many people bring a spouse or an adult child, and we're glad to have them.
What should I bring?
A list of your medications, and any recent lab work or nerve test results you have.
How long is the visit?
Plan on about an hour.
Where your visit happens
A bright, quiet office at 19701 W 65th Terrace, Shawnee, KS 66218, with parking right out front.
Let's look at it together
Leave your name and number and our team will call you.
Prefer to call? (913) 441-2293
19701 W 65th Terrace, Shawnee, KS 66218
LifeWorks Integrative Health · 19701 W 65th Terrace, Shawnee, KS 66218 · (913) 441-2293
Results vary from person to person. Your evaluation determines whether our care is a good fit for you. This page is for information and isn't medical advice.