Laser Therapy for Peripheral Neuropathy: A Kelowna Clinical Guide

Peripheral neuropathy is one of the most under-treated conditions we see. Patients are often told to "live with it" or simply given medication that masks symptoms without addressing the underlying nerve damage. There is a better path.

What Causes Peripheral Neuropathy

• Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome
• Chemotherapy-induced nerve damage
• Spinal nerve compression (cervical or lumbar)
• Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency
• Idiopathic small-fiber neuropathy
• Post-viral and autoimmune causes

Why Laser Therapy Works

Class IV therapeutic laser delivers specific wavelengths of light that penetrate deep into tissue and stimulate the mitochondria of damaged nerve cells. The clinical effects include:

• Increased ATP production in injured nerves
• Improved microcirculation to the feet, hands, and lower legs
• Reduced inflammatory cytokines around peripheral nerves
• Acceleration of nerve regeneration over weeks of treatment

The LifeWorks Neuropathy Protocol

1. Detailed neurological exam — monofilament, vibration, proprioception, reflexes
2. Vascular and metabolic screening to identify what is driving the nerve damage
3. Class IV laser sessions targeting the affected nerves and the lumbar/cervical roots
4. Spinal decompression when a nerve compression component is present
5. Nerve re-education exercises and balance training
6. Lifestyle and nutrition coaching to halt ongoing nerve injury

What Patients Report

• Reduced burning and electric-shock pain at night
• Return of sensation in the toes and feet
• Improved balance and reduced fall risk
• Less dependence on neuropathy medications

Book a Neuropathy Consultation

If you have numbness, burning, or tingling in your hands or feet, an evaluation at LifeWorks Family Chiropractic in Kelowna can tell you what is causing it and whether laser-based care is right for you.