Looking Neuropathy Treatment Options in Downers Grove?
Burning, tingling, numbness, or shooting pain in your hands and feet can make walking, sleeping, and everyday tasks harder than they should be. If you are looking for neuropathy treatment in Downers Grove, you may want more than a single option.
At Point of Health, natural, non-invasive care for nerve pain brings chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage therapy, and laser therapy for neuropathy together under one roof. This page explains how each may help, who it may suit, and what your first visit looks like.
What Causes Neuropathy Symptoms?
Neuropathy happens when the nerves that carry signals between your brain, spinal cord, and body become damaged or irritated. Those nerves can then send faulty signals, which may show up as pain, tingling, burning, or numbness.
Common contributors include:
- Diabetes or other metabolic conditions
- Chemotherapy or certain medications
- Pinched nerves, spinal changes, or herniated discs
- Injury or repetitive strain
- Circulation problems
Because causes differ, your care starts with working out what is likely behind your symptoms.
Who May Benefit From Care
Neuropathy care here may suit you if:
- Tingling or numbness has lingered despite rest or medication
- Your symptoms began after an injury, long hours at a desk, or repetitive work
- You live with diabetes and want support alongside your medical care
- You want non-surgical, drug-free options
- You have tried one provider at a time and want a team that talks to each other
It may not be the right first step if symptoms come on suddenly, spread quickly, or come with weakness, loss of balance, or trouble speaking. Those need urgent medical attention. Care here also does not replace your primary care provider or specialist.
Signs You May Need Neuropathy Care
You may notice:
- A burning or pins-and-needles feeling in your feet or hands
- Numbness that makes it hard to feel the floor or grip objects
- Sharp or shooting pain, often worse at night
- Sensitivity to touch, even from socks or bedsheets
- Weakness in your feet or hands, or tripping more than you used to
These signs have many possible causes, so a proper evaluation matters. A provider can help you work out which care fits, and when to see your doctor first.
What Neuropathy Treatments Can Help?
Your team combines several approaches that may support neuropathy pain relief, each with a clear purpose:
- Chiropractic care may ease pressure on nerves linked to the spine and support healthy movement.
- Acupuncture may help calm pain signals and support circulation.
- Massage therapy may reduce muscle tension and support blood flow in the affected area.
- Laser therapy for neuropathy uses a Class IV therapeutic laser to support tissue healing and may reduce pain and discomfort.
Many people find that combining these approaches in the same week works better than trying one at a time. Results vary from person to person, and no outcome can be promised.
What to Expect at Your Visits
Your first visit. A new patient evaluation takes about 60 minutes. You talk through your history, symptoms, and goals, and you have an exam so your provider can see whether care suits you.
Your treatment plan. Your provider explains what they recommend and why. Visits may include chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage, or laser therapy, depending on what fits you. Laser sessions are short, and most people feel only gentle warmth.
Follow-up visits. Your team checks how you are responding and adjusts the plan. The number of visits depends on your symptoms and goals, and your provider talks it through with you.
Our Integrated Approach to Neuropathy
Point of Health is co-owned by a chiropractor and a licensed acupuncturist, so your care is coordinated rather than handed off. Some patients see two, three, or even four of us in the same week.
We talk about your progress together, so each provider knows what the others are doing and you do not have to repeat your story. You get one plan instead of several separate ones.
Laser therapy is often added when other conservative care has not given you the relief you hoped for. It is rarely used alone, and it works alongside the rest of your plan.
Meet Your Neuropathy Care Team
Dr. Mary Kikilas, DC, co-owner, leads laser therapy at the clinic. She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic at National University of Health Sciences and has training through the Motion Palpation Institute, RockTape, and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM).
Dr. Kristin Wodka, DC, provides chiropractic care. She also earned her Doctor of Chiropractic at National University of Health Sciences and has trained in motion palpation, RockTape, and IASTM.
Gary Pecho, MS, LAc, co-owner, is a licensed acupuncturist with more than 14 years of clinical experience. He holds a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine, Cum Laude, from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, and is a member of AAAOM and ILAAOM.
Ausra, LMT, is a licensed massage therapist with 17 years of experience and a graduate of Olympia College in Burr Ridge, IL. Her clinical massage focuses on easing muscle tension.
Why Choose Point of Health?
Point of Health has served Downers Grove since 2010 and reopened under its current name in 2024. Four providers share one clinic, so your plan can draw on chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, and laser therapy without sending you across town.
Every patient arrives with a different story. Your plan is built around yours, and the people treating you work for you, not for a script.
Neuropathy Treatment FAQs
Many people find they can help ease symptoms, depending on what is behind them. Your provider explains what may fit your situation after an evaluation, and no outcome can be promised.
No. Your first visit includes an evaluation. If your symptoms need medical testing, we tell you to see your doctor.
Most people feel gentle warmth. Sessions are short and need no downtime.
It varies. Your provider recommends a number of visits after your evaluation and reviews your progress along the way.
Yes. Do not stop any prescription without talking to the provider who prescribed it. Your care here is designed to work alongside your medical care.
Yes. Many people combine chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, and laser therapy, and your team shares notes on your progress.
We can support people with diabetes alongside their medical care. Keep working with your doctor on blood sugar management.
Book Neuropathy Treatment in Downers Grove
Tell us where it tingles, burns, or goes numb. We look at what may be behind it and talk through your options. Book your evaluation online and start building a plan that fits your life.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Results vary from person to person, and no outcome can be promised. In an emergency, call 911.
