The Premier Integrative Applied Neurology and Therapeutic Laser Center of Arizona

Peripheral Neuropathy

Benefits of our Neuropathy Treatment Program

  • Decreased Pain
  • Improved Neuropathy Symptoms
  • Increased Circulation to the Feet
  • More Energy throughout the day
  • Improved Sleep Patterns
  • Improved Balance
  • Improved Quality of Life

What is Neuropathy?

The term “Neuropathy” actually translates to mean, disease or dysfunction of one or more peripheral nerves, typically causing numbness or weakness.

Common Signs and Symptoms of Neuropathy

  • Burning
  • Tingling
  • Cramping
  • Pins and Needles
  • Sharp Electric Pains
  • Numbness
  • Balance issues

Causes of Neuropathy

Our office has found the most effective non-surgical and drug-free way to rehabilitate the nerves in the arms and legs, and that is to take a fully comprehensive neuro-metabolic approach to treating the root cause on Neuropathy.

  • Diabetes
  • Chemotherapy treatments
  • Nerve entrapment’s or compression
  • Degeneration or Arthritis of the spine
  • Failed surgeries
  • Genetic disease
  • Vitamin deficiency
  • and the list goes on…
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Physiological Causes of Neuropathy

Blood flow

  • With poor autonomic function as a result of suboptimal brain output, it is very hard to get the necessary fuel to your extremities. As a result your nerves begin to die off as seen in this picture

Advanced Glycosylated End-products (AGEs)

  • AGEs are free radicals that accumulate within the blood stream due to high levels of insulin and serum blood glucose. These create high levels of damage and destroy the internal lining of blood vessels in our hands, feet and brain. This is associated with diabetes and metabolic syndrome and has been called “Type 3 diabetes” and contributes to Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. AGEs and blood sugar stability must be addressed.

Inflammation

  • Inflammation is an immune system response to an intruder, to trauma, or to stress (brain signals). Inflammation is normal in the acute phase (first 1-3 days) typically, but we want this signal to stop and promote the healing phase. Chronic inflammation can cause demyelination of nerve fibers, sensitization of pain nerves (causing pain signals to be sent when there’s isn’t an issue there), and reorganization of brain centers that are associated with pain in the body. Inflammation must be addressed.
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Therapies Provided

  • Nerve rebuilding strategies
  • Anti-inflammatory diet and supplementation to aid in recovery
  • Therapeutic Laser Therapies
  • Chiropractic Treatment
  • Decompression
  • Full body Vibration
  • and more

 

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Janine Crifasi, DC, CCST

Dr. Janine Crifasi, our newest team member at AZ Chiropractic Neurology, is originally from New York – which explains the accent. She attended Life Chiropractic College West and was the Centennial class’s Most Outstanding Graduate. She practiced in the Bay Area until moving closer to family to raise her son who is attending college.

Dr. Janine is committed to learning and educating people to change their awareness about their bodies’ potential and empowering them with unique methods of retraining their brains to maximize their quality of life through neuroplasticity. Her passion to help others puts her patients at ease and makes her a highly sought-after community speaker. Prior to coming to Chandler, she owned a center specializing in kids with learning disabilities and served as the northeast clinical director of a functional neurology practice, overseeing several functional neurology clinics. 

She has completed her post-doctoral clinical neuroscience studies in Functional Neurology through the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies and has successfully completed the clinical exam and is now board eligible for the written portion. She is a Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic for over 26 years. She has received additional extensive training in Spinal Trauma, and the Activator Method, and has a certification in Postural Neurology. 

In an effort to better serve her patients, Dr. Crifasi completed postdoctoral specialty training in blood chemistry, thyroid chemistry, brain chemistry, neuro-immune, and neuro-endocrine functional medicine. This knowledge of the brain-gut axis, and the mechanisms that impact our health, allow her to provide patients with easily implemented modifications enhancing improved lifestyle and nutraceutical recommendations as needed.