If you suffer from peripheral neuropathy, you know the resulting pain and numbness can be almost unbearable. Walking, especially on hard, cold surfaces can feel like stepping on ground-up glass.

With peripheral neuropathy, damaged nerves in the peripheral nervous system cause tingling, burning or even a lack of feeling in the arms, hands and feet. For patients with peripheral neuropathy, the goal is to re-stimulate damaged nerve fibres and prevent them from dying off  and restoring function — that’s where acupuncture can really make a difference.