Premium
Integrative neuromuscular medicine: Neuropathy and neuropathic pain: Consider the alternatives
Author(s) -
Rowin Julie
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
muscle and nerve
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1097-4598
pISSN - 0148-639X
DOI - 10.1002/mus.26510
Subject(s) - neuropathic pain , medicine , entrapment neuropathy , diabetic neuropathy , mindfulness , psychological intervention , acupuncture , peripheral neuropathy , physical therapy , intensive care medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , alternative medicine , anesthesia , surgery , carpal tunnel syndrome , diabetes mellitus , pathology , psychiatry , clinical psychology , endocrinology
Complementary and alternative treatment modalities are commonly utilized by patients for neuropathy and neuropathic pain due to perceived lack of benefit from conventional medical treatment. As the association between metabolic syndrome and neuropathy is increasingly recognized, diet and lifestyle interventions are becoming important components in the management of neuropathy. Progress in the understanding of the gut–immune interaction highlights the role the gut microbiome and inflammation plays in the modulation of neuropathy and neuropathic pain. Evidence for nutritional interventions, exercise, supplements, acupuncture, and mindfulness‐based practices in the treatment of neuropathic pain is encouraging. This article reviews the available evidence to support the safe use of complementary and alternative treatments for commonly encountered conditions associated with neuropathy and neuropathic pain. Muscle Nerve 60 : 124–136, 2019