Acupuncture Clinic Services

Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment in Greenville, SC

Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment at IHP Greenville — expert acupuncture for chronic pain and musculoskeletal issues. Dr. Hendry, DAOM. Call (864) 365-6156.

Peripheral neuropathy treatment at Integrative Health Partners addresses all forms of peripheral nerve damage — diabetic neuropathy, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia, B12-deficiency neuropathy, alcoholic neuropathy, and idiopathic neuropathy. Dr. Hendry's electroacupuncture-based protocol is one of the most evidence-informed natural approaches to nerve regeneration available in Upstate South Carolina.

How Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment Works

Peripheral neuropathy treatment uses electroacupuncture at 2 Hz along affected nerve distributions (commonly the feet and lower legs for sensorimotor neuropathy; hands and forearms for chemotherapy-induced), combined with local distal acupoints (KD3, SP6, BL60 for lower extremity neuropathy). Functional medicine testing identifies treatable root causes. Chinese herbal medicine supports peripheral circulation and nerve nutrition through herbs like Bai Shao, Dang Gui, and Huang Qi.

Conditions Treated with Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment

Your First Appointment

Nerve conduction studies, EMG results, and recent metabolic labs (HbA1c, B12, heavy metals, inflammatory markers) are all helpful. Describe the pattern and character of your neuropathic symptoms — location, whether it's constant or intermittent, what makes it worse or better.

Why Dr. Hendry for Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment

Dr. Hendry's publication on taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy in cancer survivors is the most directly relevant clinical research credential for peripheral neuropathy treatment at IHP.

Frequently Asked Questions

Early signs include tingling and numbness in the toes and feet (most common), burning sensations especially at night, reduced sensation to temperature or touch, and increased sensitivity (allodynia). These symptoms indicate beginning nerve damage and are most treatable before they progress.
If the underlying cause is identified and treated (B12 deficiency, blood sugar control, cessation of causative medication), and nerve regeneration is supported with electroacupuncture and appropriate nutrition, significant improvement and sometimes reversal is possible — particularly in early to moderate neuropathy.
2 Hz electroacupuncture stimulates BDNF and NGF release — proteins that directly promote peripheral nerve regeneration and Schwann cell (nerve myelin) recovery. It also improves microcirculation to ischemic nerves and modulates dorsal horn pain signaling.
Alpha-lipoic acid (600 mg/day) has the strongest evidence for diabetic neuropathy. Methylcobalamin (B12), benfotiamine (fat-soluble B1), acetyl-L-carnitine, and magnesium glycinate are also commonly recommended. Dr. Hendry integrates specific supplementation into every neuropathy protocol.
16–24 sessions minimum for meaningful nerve function improvement, with monthly maintenance. Neural regeneration occurs slowly — patience and consistency are essential.
Integrative Health Partners, 319 Wade Hampton Blvd, Ste A, Greenville, SC 29609. Call (864) 365-6156.

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