Numbness & Tingling
Understanding What Your Nervous System is Telling You
Have you ever noticed persistent tingling in your hands or feet?
A “pins and needles” feeling that won’t go away?
Or a patch of numbness that seems to come and go for no clear reason?
These sensations are among the most common neurological symptoms — and they’re signals that the communication between your brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves isn’t functioning optimally.
At SCC Neuro, our goal is to uncover why those signals are misfiring and help your brain re-establish clear, balanced communication with your body.
The Brain–Body Connection
Normal sensation depends on an uninterrupted flow of information:
nerves carry signals from your skin, muscles, and joints → through the spinal cord → up to sensory regions of your brain.
When this pathway becomes irritated, compressed, or desynchronized, your brain interprets the signal as numbness, tingling, or burning.
This can happen because of:
Nerve compression in the neck, shoulder, or lower back
Postural or spinal misalignment
Metabolic or inflammatory stress on nerve tissue
Circulatory or microvascular dysfunction
Miscommunication between sensory and motor pathways in the brain
Functional neurology looks beyond surface symptoms and works to identify where along this pathway the breakdown is happening — whether in a nerve, spinal segment, or specific brain region.
Common Conditions We Help
Peripheral neuropathy
Cervical or lumbar nerve root irritation (radiculopathy)
Post-concussion sensory changes
Cervicogenic paresthesia
Diabetic or metabolic nerve sensitivity
Hand, foot, or facial numbness
Each has a different underlying pattern — that’s why the key to lasting relief is an accurate neurological map of your dysfunction.
Functional Neurological Evaluation at SCC Neuro
Your visit begins with a thorough neurological assessment:
Sensory mapping and vibration perception
Reflex and motor coordination tests
Segmental spinal and cranial nerve evaluation
Balance, posture, and eye movement testing (to understand central integration)
We also use advanced diagnostic tools to track how your nervous system responds — guiding precision, personalized neurorehabilitation.
Restoring Sensation Through Neurological Rehabilitation
Once we’ve pinpointed the source of miscommunication, our treatments aim to enhance nerve function and brain connectivity through specific, non-invasive exercises:
Sensory stimulation and re-integration drills
Proprioceptive and balance training
Visual–vestibular and oculomotor therapy
Chiropractic neurology adjustments
Movement pattern retraining
Peripheral nerve activation therapies
Each plan stimulates neuroplasticity, helping the brain rebuild accurate sensory maps — so messages reach the right place, at the right time.
Why Choose SCC Neuro
Our clinicians are trained in Functional Neurology, Chiropractic Neurorehabilitation, and Brain-Based Sensory Integration.
We take the time to understand your unique neural patterns, using both clinical exams and technology-based feedback to design precise, evidence-based programs.
When your brain senses and processes information correctly again, circulation improves, muscle tone balances, and comfort returns naturally.
Restore Connection — Regain Comfort
Numbness and tingling are signs that your nervous system needs attention — not something you should have to “just live with.”
At SCC Neuro, we help your brain and body reconnect to restore clarity, sensation, and confidence in movement.
Functional Neurological Assessment and Rehabilitation of Sensory Paresthesia
Numbness, tingling, and paresthesia are hallmark indicators of sensory pathway dysfunction — involving lesions or maladaptation anywhere from the peripheral receptors to cortical somatosensory regions.
At SCC Neuro, our functional neurology approach integrates structural, metabolic, and central neuronal assessment to identify and correct the underlying dysfunctions causing altered sensation.
Neurophysiological Mechanisms
Sensory transmission follows the ascending tracts — primarily the dorsal column–medial lemniscal and spinothalamic pathways — conveying tactile, vibration, and temperature data to the thalamus and somatosensory cortex.
Disruptions in these channels may result from:
Peripheral nerve entrapment or demyelination
Segmental spinal irritation (cervical/lumbar radiculopathy)
Cerebellar or thalamocortical dyscoordination
Cerebral or brainstem metabolic inefficiency (hypoxia, microvascular compromise)
Functional disconnectivity within parietal–cerebellar loops can amplify misperception of sensory input, producing chronic or recurrent paresthesia in otherwise intact tissue.
Functional Neurological Evaluation
Our examination combines neuro-orthopedic and cortical-level testing:
Quantitative sensory mapping and dermatomal precision
Cranial, spinal, and peripheral reflex timing
Somatosensory integration with vestibulo-ocular responses
Autonomic positional correlation testing
This allows delineation between peripheral pathway damage and central integration deficits, refining diagnosis beyond traditional imaging interpretations.
Rehabilitation Approach
Neurorehabilitative strategies target both the afferent input and central interpretive processes:
Proprioceptive retraining through controlled joint and soft-tissue stimulation
Targeted spinal manipulation to modulate segmental facilitation
Sensory re-education via graded tactile and vibration input
Oculomotor and vestibular exercises for multisensory synchronization
Metabolic optimization protocols addressing neuroinflammation and glucose variability
These interventions encourage synaptic reorganization and normalize cortical representation of affected regions.
Outcomes
Patients typically experience:
Restoration of precise tactile discrimination
Reduced aberrant sensory firing (tingling, burning)
Improved postural stability and limb coordination
Enhanced sensory–motor integration measured via bedside or computerized retesting
Objective progress metrics are tracked over time to validate functional gains.
Why SCC Neuro
Clinicians certified in Functional Neurology and Neurophysiology
Integration of metabolic and structural diagnostics
Individualized, evidence-informed rehabilitation programs
Commitment to functional restoration over symptomatic masking
Professional Collaboration
SCC Neuro collaborates with neurologists, pain specialists, and rehabilitation clinicians for co‑managed cases involving neuropathy, chronic paresthesia, and complex sensory-motor syndromes.