Your body consists of multiple systems that work together in harmony. A complex network of nerves connects your brain, muscles, and other systems, allowing you to move, coordinate actions, and function in your daily activities. When these systems work together, you can coordinate your actions smoothly, move without pain, and experience optimal functioning across all of your bodily systems.

However, injuries and other nerve disturbances can affect coordination, balance, and movement. Damage to nerves can result from injury, illness, surgery, strain, overuse, and other causes. People with nerve damage may experience pain, numbness, or loss of coordination, which can affect their functioning and quality of life.

While some nerve pain treatments focus only on relieving pain, NeuFit neuromuscular re-education therapy re-trains the brain and body to work together. This can result in more effective communication across the nervous system, leading to more comfort and smoother movements.

This article will explore how NeuFit therapy can help people with chronic nerve pain recover more of their functioning and experience less pain and discomfort. Contact the Hartman Center specialists to learn more about NeuFit therapy or to explore our other holistic health services.

What is Nerve Pain?

Your central nervous system (CNS) consists of your brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Your peripheral nerves spread from your spinal cord to other parts of the body, including your skin, limbs, internal organs, and extremities.

If peripheral or other nerves become damaged due to injury or illness, they can send incorrect information to the areas of the body and brain involved in pain sensations. The resulting pain sensations are nerve pain (also called neuropathy).

While you might expect pain if you get a cut or stub your toe, nerve pain is different. Nerve pain can happen without a clear cause. People with neuropathy can experience tingling, stinging, or painful “shocks” without a clear cause. Some also experience twitching, weakness, and other sensations.

Nerve pain can also cause other uncomfortable or unusual pain sensations. For instance, people may experience severe pain from unexpected stimuli, such as clothing touching the skin or a cool breeze. Or, in some cases, people may experience decreased sensitivity to pain. For example, someone might experience minimal or no pain sensations after a bump or cut.

Types of Nerve Pain

Changes in pain sensations can be disruptive, uncomfortable, or distressing. There are many types of neuropathy and a range of causes for this condition. Understanding the differences between the types of nerve pain can help you find the best treatment options.

Here is a brief overview of several types of nerve pain.

Peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a common form of nerve pain that may occur after an individual sustains damage to their peripheral nerves–the ones that branch off from the spinal cord to other areas of the body. People may experience changes in pain or sensation in their limbs, hands, feet, or other parts as a result of an injury, illness, medical procedure, or other causes.

Neuralgia

Neuralgia is a form of peripheral neuropathy that causes intense pain sensations. People may feel stabbing, shooting, or burning pain in areas of the body affected by an injury or medical condition. Neuralgia symptoms can be short-term or chronic.

Post-herpatic neuralgia

Post-herpatic neuralgia is a specific form of neuralgia that can develop after an individual has shingles. Shingles (herpes zoster) is caused by the virus that causes chickenpox. After an initial chicken pox infection, the virus may remain dormant in the body and flare up later in life. Many people experience intense, shooting nerve pain in specific areas of the body. For some, the pain may linger after other shingles symptoms resolve.

Central pain syndrome

Central pain syndrome is a form of neuropathy that may develop after an individual has a stroke. This form of nerve pain results from damage to nerves in the brain or spinal cord. This type of neuropathy can also occur after an injury to the brain or spinal cord or a severe infection that affects the CNS.

What Causes Chronic Nerve Pain?

There are many types of nerve pain, and a wide range of factors can cause them. Here is an overview of some of the most common causes of chronic nerve pain.

Injuries

Injuries can damage peripheral nerves or those in the CNS. Trauma, surgery, or compression can damage nerves, affecting or impairing their ability to send information between the brain and body.

Nutritional deficiencies

Research shows that certain nutritional deficiencies can cause or worsen nerve pains. Individuals with low Vitamin B12 or thiamin levels may be more likely to have unexplained nerve pain.

Medical conditions

Certain medical conditions put people at risk of developing nerve pain. These include:

• Diabetes
• Shingles infection
• HIV
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Certain types of cancer
• Alcohol use disorder (AUD)

Treating these conditions may reduce related symptoms, including neuropathy.

What is NeuFit Therapy?

NeuFit therapy is a holistic approach to addressing chronic nerve pain. This therapy is a non-invasive, widely accessible treatment approach that involves delivering targeted neuromuscular stimulation to areas of the body experiencing nerve pain.

During NeuFit therapy sessions, a trained practitioner uses a device called the “Neubie” to safely direct stimulation to muscles. This is followed by a personalized exercise program consisting of targeted functional exercises that complement Neubie stimulation.

Instead of simply managing the symptoms of pain, tingling, or numbness, NeuFit therapy gets to the root of the problem by re-educating the muscles and nerves. This re-education process allows the nervous system and body to communicate more effectively and can improve functioning and comfort.

How Does NeuFit Therapy Address Chronic Nerve Pain?

Many people living with chronic nerve pain take measures to cope with or mask the pain. While this may provide temporary relief, NeuFit therapy offers more significant long-term symptom management by targeting the root of the problem.

Here are some of the ways NeuFit therapy addresses chronic nerve pain.

Reduced pain sensations

Chronic nerve pain can keep people from living full, active lives. Pain can affect a person’s functioning, mental health, sleep, and more. Many modern approaches to pain management involve using medications to dull the sensations. However, taking this approach can put people at risk of dependence on addictive pain relievers and only offers short-term relief.

NeuFit therapy takes a more holistic approach to pain management. Instead of masking pain, NeuFit therapy helps the body create new, healthy tissue, regain strength, and restore balance. People learn to move in new ways through this innovative therapy, reducing immediate pain sensations and lowering the risk of future injuries or complications.

Improved strength, balance, and coordination

NeuFit therapy combines restorative neuromuscular stimulation and a personalized movement plan. This combination of approaches helps the brain and body form new connections, which can improve coordination, strength, and balance. People who engage in NeuFit therapy may notice significant improvements in their ability to coordinate movement, which translates into greater independence and better overall functioning.

Increased proprioception

Nerve damage and disruptions can affect proprioception, the awareness of your body in space. Proprioception is essential to balance and coordination. NeuFit therapy helps to retrain the muscles and brain to work together more effectively, leading to better bodily awareness over time. This can decrease discomfort and reduce the risk of future injuries.

Better posture

Miscommunication between the nervous system and body can result in muscle weakness, loss of coordination, and balance issues that impact posture. NeuFit therapy helps to restore areas of functioning related to posture. Improvements in posture can lead to smoother movements, reduced pain, and less muscle fatigue throughout the day.

Faster recovery

NeuFit therapy may help people recover function and reduce nerve pain more quickly after a surgical procedure, stroke, or injury. This innovative therapy uses gentle waves to stimulate the nervous system and activate the body’s natural healing process. This can result in less pain, faster tissue repair, and quicker return to daily activities.

NeuFit therapy can help people reduce chronic nerve pain by addressing the cause of neuropathy. It does more than simply covers up the sensations of pain–it helps the body heal. This can lead to meaningful, long-lasting relief from nerve pain.

What Happens During NeuFit Therapy Sessions?

NeuFit therapy uses strategic neuromuscular stimulation to activate the body’s innate ability to regenerate tissue and develop resilience. People receive a personalized treatment plan that addresses their unique symptoms and needs.

Knowing what to expect during NeuFit therapy sessions can help you seek treatment with confidence. Here is an overview of the NeuFit process.

Assessment

Before starting treatment, a trained practitioner will use the handheld Neubie device to scan the body for areas of tension or resistance. This painless, non-invasive process can help your practitioner identify areas of your central nervous system that have been activated or suppressed.

Direct current stimulation

Using information from your assessment, your practitioner will implement your personalized treatment plan. During treatment sessions, your practitioner will use the handheld Neubie device to deliver gentle stimulant waves to specific areas of the body.

Functional exercises

As the Neubie delivers targeted waves to your muscles or tissue, your practitioner will guide you through a series of specific exercises. These might include bending, reaching, squatting, and other functional movements.

These guided exercises are a critical component of neuromuscular re-education. When combined with the current from the Neubie device, these movements can help your body and brain work together more effectively.

Most people tolerate NeuFit therapy very well, with little to no pain or discomfort. After treatment sessions, some people experience soreness similar to that of a challenging workout. Most people return to their daily activities right away.

Find NeuFit Therapy Now

You do not have to simply accept nerve pain as your new normal. If you or a loved one experiences nerve pain after an injury, medical condition, infection, or other cause, you are not alone. NeuFit therapy can help you regain lost functioning and live more comfortably by treating the roots of your pain. Learn more about NeuFit therapy or explore other holistic therapies by contacting The Hartman Center specialists now. Reach out with questions or to schedule an intake assessment today.