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Numbness does not hurt, but it unsettles \u2014 rightly so: it signals that a nerve is not working normally somewhere along its path. The good news is that, in the vast majority of cases, the cause is mechanical, identifiable and treatable.<\/p>\n

What is numbness?<\/h2>\n

Numbness (paresthesia) appears when a nerve is compressed or irritated \u2014 at its exit from the spine (nerve roots), along its path through muscles and anatomical tunnels, or through stretch. The distribution tells a lot: along a clear nerve path (dermatome) it points to the source; diffuse, “sock” or “glove” distribution raises other medical questions.<\/p>\n

Common symptoms<\/h2>\n

Tingling, a “fallen asleep” sensation, loss of fine sensation, sometimes burning or “electric” feelings, worsening in certain positions and, when the motor side is involved, reduced strength.<\/p>\n

Common causes<\/h2>\n

Nerve-root compressions (herniations, protrusions, spondylosis), tunnel syndromes (carpal, cubital, tarsal), prolonged posture and sleep positions, and more rarely systemic causes (diabetes, vitamin deficiencies) \u2014 which is why correct triage matters.<\/p>\n

Can it be treated without surgery?<\/h2>\n

The most common mechanical causes \u2014 yes, especially caught before muscle weakness sets in. Severe compressions with confirmed motor deficit have a surgical indication.<\/p>\n

How we treat numbness at Medicine Park<\/h2>\n

We locate the source with neurodynamic testing and assessment of the whole nerve path, then build the plan: manual and chiropractic care for the involved segment, nerve mobilisation, dry needling for the compressing muscles, postural rehab and ergonomics. If the picture suggests a systemic cause, we refer you to a doctor. All in English.<\/p>\n

How long does recovery take?<\/h2>\n

Recent forms: 3\u20136 weeks. Long-standing compressions need patience, with progress measured in stages.<\/p>\n

When to seek help<\/h2>\n

If numbness has recurred for more than two weeks or you notice weakness, book an assessment. Sudden numbness on one side of the body with speech or vision changes is a medical emergency (112).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Numbness or tingling that keeps returning? The cause is usually an irritated or compressed nerve along a path that can be identified and treated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"editor_notices":[],"footnotes":""},"regiune":[9],"class_list":["post-194","afectiuni","type-afectiuni","status-publish","hentry","regiune-general-systemic"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/afectiuni\/194","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/afectiuni"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/afectiuni"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/afectiuni\/194\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":203,"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/afectiuni\/194\/revisions\/203"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=194"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"regiune","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/regiune?post=194"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}