Numbness, tingling, or burning in the feet that develops gradually and worsens over time is commonly attributed to peripheral neuropathy. In many cases, the actual source is a lumbar spine issue. The nerves that serve the lower extremities exit the spinal column in the lumbar and sacral regions. Disc herniation, foraminal stenosis, or vertebral misalignment at those levels can produce symptoms that are indistinguishable from metabolic neuropathy when evaluated by symptoms alone.
Dr. Bronstein at Beacon Clinic of Chiropractic evaluates the lumbar spine as part of every lower-extremity neuropathy case. If the problem originates in the lower back, spinal correction and decompression can address it directly. For patients near San Luis Obispo who have been managing foot neuropathy with medication and not seeing improvement, a structural evaluation is the logical next step.
