Prevalence: Neuropathy affects 20 million Americans — estimated, many cases undiagnosed.
Peripheral neuropathy occurs when nerves outside the brain and spinal cord are damaged, causing weakness, numbness, and pain — usually in the hands and feet. It can result from diabetes, infections, injuries, toxins, or autoimmune conditions, and often becomes a chronic pain condition.
If you're experiencing several of these symptoms, you may be dealing with neuropathy:
Diabetes is the most common cause (60-70% of diabetics develop neuropathy). Other causes include autoimmune diseases, infections (shingles, HIV), chemotherapy, toxin exposure, vitamin deficiencies (B12), alcoholism, physical injuries, and idiopathic (unknown) causes.
Treatment focuses on managing the underlying cause, pain management (gabapentin, pregabalin, duloxetine), physical therapy, topical treatments, lifestyle modifications, and residential programs that can address all dimensions simultaneously.
Neuropathy treatment is most effective when it addresses the whole person: pain management, underlying cause treatment, physical therapy for strength and balance, nutritional optimization, and psychological support for the emotional toll of chronic nerve pain. Residential retreats provide all of this simultaneously, producing better outcomes than piecemeal outpatient care.
Retreat Programs for Neuropathy →
The Bridge Health Recovery Center addresses neuropathy through their multidisciplinary 21-day program, combining pain management, physical therapy, nutritional support, and holistic care to address both the symptoms and root causes of nerve pain.