Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur in people with diabetes, primarily due to prolonged high blood sugar levels. This condition can affect various nerve types, though the condition most often affects the legs and feet. Common symptoms include numbness and tingling, sharp, burning or shooting pain, muscle weakness, sensitivity to touch, digestive issues, and balance problems.
For some people, symptoms are mild. For others, symptoms can be painful, debilitating, and even fatal.
Complex Regional Pain
Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition, typically in the arm or leg, developing after injury, surgery, stroke, or heart attack. Although the exact cause of CRPS isn't well understood, it may involve abnormal inflammation or nerve dysfunction. CRPS is characterized by pain that is greater than the injury that causes it.
Typical symptoms may include burning pain, sensitive skin, changes in skin temperature, changes in skin color, changes in skin texture, changes in nail and hair growth, swelling and stiffness in affected joints, decreased ability to move the affected body part, loss of range of motion in joints, prolonged pain beyond what is considered normal, and muscle atrophy.
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal which houses the spinal cord controlling all of the bodies nerve function. When the opening closes or becomes occluded it is called stenosis. Stenosis can be congenital or develop because of arthritis which thickens the vertebrae and diminishes joint space, thus narrowing the opening for the cord.
Degenerative disc disease reduces space between the vertebrae creating loss of joint space. Herniated or protruding discs can encroach on the cord resulting in cord compression. This compression or squeezing of the spinal cord causes pain, numbness and tingling in your upper extremities, lower extremities and trunk. It can cause bowel and bladder function, and weakness in the arms, legs, hands or feet.
These symptoms can be incredibly debilitating, diminishing your quality of life and ability to function. Stenosis is diagnosed by MRI and can be a chronic condition which cannot be cured. The pain from stenosis has shown to be effectively treated with the Calmare pain treatment device. One study by the Mayo clinic showed a 91% reduction in symptoms.
Sciatica
Sciatica is a condition characterized by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the hips and down each leg. It typically occurs when the nerve is compressed or irritated. Common symptoms include sharp, shooting or burning pain, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness, sitting discomfort, and leg pain. Sciatica typically affects only one side of the body.
Chronic Neuropathic Pain
Chronic neuropathic pain is nerve pain lasting more than three months. It typically starts slow and does not resolve quickly. Patients frequently describe the symptoms as burning, shooting or prickly causing diminished sensation and numbness. It can often be constant and severe significantly interfering with ones quality of life and their ability to function.
The nerve damage can cause severe pain at the site of injury and the areas around it. Some conditions that can cause chronic neuropathic pain are diabetes, cancer treatments, multiple sclerosis and vitamin deficiencies. Trauma to the brain or spinal cord can also lead to this condition.
Degenerative disc disease and stenosis causing pressure on the nervous system can lead to chronic neuropathic pain. The Calmare pain therapy device can be very effective in treating this debilitating condition.
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) occurs when drugs used to treat cancer cause damage to the peripheral nerves (i.e. nerves in the hands and feet, sometimes extending to the arms and legs). CIPN symptoms can vary in type and severity from person to person, depending upon which nerves are damaged and how many nerves are affected. CIPN can last from weeks to years after treatment has ended.
Lower Back Pain
Lower Back Pain is a common, painful condition affecting the lower portion of the spine. Lower back pain is caused by injury to a muscle (strain) or ligament (sprain). Common causes include improper lifting, poor posture, lack of regular exercise, fracture, ruptured disk, or arthritis. Often, the only symptom is pain in the lower back.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas. It affects how the brain processes pain signals, leading to heightened sensitivity. Common symptoms include widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive issues (often referred to as "fibro fog"), muscle stiffness, headachesm mood disorders, and increased incidence of anxiety and depression.
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