Posted August 3, 2025

Why Nerve Pain Shouldn’t Be Ignored: Early Treatment Options That Work

Why Nerve Pain Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Real Solutions at Faulkenberry Chiropractic | Little Rock, AR

Nerve pain — also called neuropathic pain — isn’t just annoying. It’s a warning sign from your body. Burning, stabbing, numbness, tingling, electric shocks — whatever it feels like, one thing’s for sure: it won’t go away on its own.

Ignore it, and you risk long-term nerve damage, permanent loss of function, and a serious hit to your quality of life.

At Faulkenberry Chiropractic in Little Rock, we treat nerve pain early, directly, and without drugs or surgery. We help your body heal — naturally — using proven, non-invasive therapies designed to stop pain at the source.

What Nerve Pain Feels Like

Nerve pain is different than sore muscles or achy joints. It’s unpredictable, sharp, and persistent — and it doesn’t usually respond to over-the-counter meds.

Common symptoms:

Burning or tingling (“pins and needles”)
Electric shock sensations
Numbness or weakness in hands, feet, arms, or legs
Hypersensitivity to touch — even light contact hurts
Pain that shoots down your arms or legs
Symptoms that worsen at night

What Causes Nerve Pain?

Diabetic Neuropathy – Nerve damage from high blood sugar
Sciatica – Pinched sciatic nerve due to disc or spine issues
Peripheral Neuropathy – Caused by diabetes, infections, injuries, or autoimmune diseases
Post-Surgical Nerve Damage – From trauma or scar tissue
Infections & Autoimmune Conditions – Like shingles, HIV, lupus
Traumatic Injuries – Falls, car accidents, sports injuries

Why You Can’t Ignore It

It won’t fix itself
Nerve damage can become permanent
It changes how you walk, move, and function
It wrecks sleep, mood, and mental health
Pain meds rarely work long-term

The sooner you treat it, the better your results.

Our Non-Invasive Treatment Options

All drug-free. All non-surgical. All available in Little Rock.

Class IV Laser Therapy

Uses therapeutic light to stimulate nerve repair
Reduces inflammation and restores circulation
Safe, painless, and fast-acting

Ideal for:
Peripheral neuropathy, sciatica, post-surgical pain, nerve compression

Spinal Decompression Therapy

Gently stretches the spine to relieve pressure on nerves
Helps herniated or bulging discs retract naturally
Increases blood flow and nutrient delivery to damaged tissues

Highly effective for:
Sciatica, disc herniation, lumbar and cervical nerve pain

Chiropractic Neurology & Adjustments

Restores alignment to reduce nerve interference
Relieves pressure on spinal and peripheral nerves
Improves posture, balance, and overall function

Great for:
Cervical radiculopathy, spinal nerve entrapment, sciatica, back and neck pain

Physical Therapy for Nerve Pain

Customized exercises to restore mobility and reduce strain
Nerve glides, balance work, and functional rehab
Improves strength, flexibility, and coordination

Focuses on:
Safe movement patterns, nerve desensitization, injury prevention

Nutritional Support & Supplement Guidance

Targeted nutrients to support nerve function and healing
Anti-inflammatory strategies to reduce pain naturally
Recommendations for B12, alpha-lipoic acid, magnesium, and more

Our team provides custom plans based on your condition, lifestyle, and goals.

FAQs

Q: How do I know if it’s nerve pain?
If it burns, tingles, shoots down a limb, or keeps you up at night — it’s likely nerve-related. We’ll confirm with a proper evaluation.

Q: Do I need surgery?
Most patients don’t. Our therapies are non-invasive and designed to avoid surgery altogether.

Q: What if meds haven’t worked?
That’s common. Nerve pain doesn’t respond well to standard painkillers. Our targeted therapies work at the source.

Q: How fast will I feel relief?
Some patients feel better within a few visits. Others improve steadily over several weeks. It depends on severity and cause.

Patients in Little Rock Are Getting Real Results

“Laser therapy at Faulkenberry Chiropractic gave me my life back. My feet were burning nonstop from neuropathy, and now I can sleep again.”
– Joe T., 63

“After back surgery, I had nerve pain shooting down my leg. Spinal decompression and adjustments made the difference. No more meds.”
– Linda R., 54