Dr. Kwang Lee Wellness Center · Glendale, CA
Numbness, Tingling & Nerve Pain Treatment in Glendale, CA
Numbness and tingling mean a nerve is being irritated somewhere between the spine and the fingers or toes. Finding the exact spot is the whole game. Dr. Kwang Lee, D.C., L.Ac., traces the symptoms to their source — neck, low back, wrist, elbow or ankle — and treats the pressure on the nerve rather than the symptom.
Problems we see every week
- Tingling or numbness in the hands, especially at night
- Pins and needles in the feet or toes
- Pain shooting down the arm or leg
- Burning or electric sensations
- Weak grip or a foot that catches when walking
- Numbness that doctors have called "nerve-related" without a plan
What treatment involves
- Neurological examination to locate the nerve irritation: spine, nerve root or peripheral entrapment
- Spinal decompression and adjustment when the source is a disc or spinal joint
- Electro-acupuncture, which research supports for nerve-related pain
- Class 4 cold laser and PhysioMagneto to support nerve healing
- Nerve-gliding exercises and posture or workstation changes; referral for nerve testing when needed
Treatments we use for this problem
- Non-Surgical Spinal DecompressionHerniated or bulging discs · Degenerative disc disease · Sciatica and radiating arm or leg pain
- Chiropractic AdjustmentAcute and chronic back pain, neck pain and sciatica · Tension and neck-related headaches · Radiating pain into the arms or legs
- Acupuncture, Electro-Acupuncture & CuppingBack, neck, joint, nerve and myofascial pain · Headache and migraine frequency · Stress, tension and poor sleep
- Class 4 Cold Laser (Photobiomodulation)Ligament sprains and muscle strains · Tendonitis and bursitis, including tennis elbow · Neck, lower back and knee pain
- PhysioMagneto (High-Intensity Electromagnetic Field)Acute and chronic pain, including nerve-related pain · Swelling and inflammation · Joint range of motion and mobility
See a doctor or emergency room first if you have
- Numbness in both hands or feet that is spreading or progressive
- Weakness that is getting worse, or trouble walking
- Numbness around the groin with bladder or bowel changes
- Sudden numbness on one side of the body or face, or trouble speaking (call 911)
Questions patients ask
Is my hand numbness carpal tunnel or my neck?
Both can cause similar tingling. Which fingers are affected, when it happens and the examination findings tell them apart. Treating the wrong site is why many people do not improve.
Can nerves heal?
Irritated nerves recover well once pressure is removed, usually over weeks to months. Long-standing severe compression recovers more slowly, which is why early treatment matters.
Do I need nerve conduction tests?
Not usually at first. If symptoms are severe, progressive or unclear after examination, Dr. Lee refers you for testing.
Can I be treated in Korean?
Yes. Dr. Lee sees patients in Korean and English.