A new practice expected to open in Ponte Vedra this fall will address, among other issues, a debilitating condition that affects 20 million Americans: neuropathy.
Dr. Nathan Riddle, who treats neuropathy at his practice in Rochester, New York, has found that demand for his services “has really taken off.” Now, he plans to open a treatment center here.
Neuropathy is a degeneration of small peripheral nerves, typically seen in the feet, but occasionally in the hands.
“The number one reason why the nerves are degenerating is because they’re losing circulation or blood flow to the nerve,” Riddle explained.
The result is that the affected nerve begins to die off. In some cases, neuropathy can ultimately require amputation.
Symptoms often include a burning or tingling sensation, numbness, pins-and-needles or a sharp, shooting pain. Balance may also be affected.
There are several causes, among them: trauma, exposure to environmental toxins and chemotherapy. But the most common cause may be something more common.
“I would say the number one cause of neuropathy would be diabetes,” Riddle said.
In some neuropathy cases, however, no cause can be found.
Riddle is trained as a chiropractor. At his practice in Rochester, which has been open for 15 years, he offers spinal decompressions, chiropractic care and weight loss treatment in addition to his focus on neuropathy.
“We’ll also do some chiropractic and some weight loss, but the main focus is going to be natural solutions to neuropathy,” he said of the practice he’s planning in Ponte Vedra.
He employs a multifaceted approach using proprietary techniques. Patients would use FDA-approved equipment at home and then Riddle would work with them on nutrition and address any toxicities or deficiencies in the body.
“We’re creating that perfect environment for the body to heal itself,” he said.
Though his office has not yet opened here, Riddle provides free online seminars and does consultations via Zoom.
For more information or to register for a seminar, go to riddlewellnessfl.com/info. The phone number is 904-395-5598.
