Neurological Exams in West Omaha NE

If you are experiencing nerve pain, numbness, tingling, balance problems, weakness, or other neurological symptoms, a neurological examination can help identify how your nervous system is functioning.

At Zurek Chiropractic, Dr. Zurek evaluates patients with a variety of neurological and musculoskeletal concerns, including neuropathy and nerve-related symptoms. If you are looking for a neuropathy specialist in West Omaha, our office can provide an evaluation to better understand what may be contributing to your symptoms and whether our approach is appropriate for your needs.

We serve patients from West Omaha, Millard, Chalco, La Vista, Papillion, Ralston, and surrounding communities.

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Neurological Exams and Nervous System Testing

A neurological exam looks at how different parts of the nervous system are functioning. Depending on your symptoms, the evaluation may include testing related to balance, coordination, reflexes, sensation, movement, and nerve function.

Dr. Zurek may also use Infrared Thermography, sometimes called a neurothermal scan, as part of the examination process. This technology measures patterns in skin temperature that may provide additional information about nervous system activity.

For patients experiencing neuropathy symptoms, the goal is to better understand where nerve function may be affected and what factors could be contributing to symptoms such as:

• Numbness
• Tingling
• Burning sensations
• Pins-and-needles sensations
• Nerve pain
• Balance problems
• Changes in sensation
• Weakness in the hands or feet

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Neuropathy Evaluation

Neuropathy refers to damage or dysfunction involving peripheral nerves. Symptoms can vary depending on which nerves are affected and may develop gradually or appear after an injury or other health condition.

Our neurological examination process is designed to look closely at nerve function and how your symptoms are affecting movement, balance, sensation, and daily activities.

Patients may seek a neuropathy evaluation for symptoms associated with:

• Peripheral neuropathy
• Diabetic neuropathy
• Nerve pain
• Numbness in the hands or feet
• Tingling or burning sensations
• Balance difficulties
• Weakness
• Changes in coordination

Because neuropathy can have many possible causes, an evaluation is an important first step. When necessary, patients may also be referred to another healthcare provider for additional testing or medical evaluation.

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Neurology, Chiropractic Care and Nervous System Function

Neurologists, neurosurgeons, chiropractors, and other healthcare providers can all play different roles in evaluating conditions involving the brain, spine, and nervous system.

At Zurek Chiropractic, our focus is on evaluating nervous system function and identifying musculoskeletal or neurological factors that may be contributing to a patient’s symptoms.

Rather than assuming every patient needs the same treatment, Dr. Zurek uses the examination findings to determine whether chiropractic or other conservative care may be appropriate. When symptoms require additional medical testing or treatment outside the scope of our office, referral to the appropriate provider may be recommended.

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Conditions We Evaluate

In addition to pain and injuries related to lifting, falls, sports, work, and auto accidents, neurological examinations may be used when evaluating symptoms related to:

• Headaches and migraines
• Vertigo
• Neuropathy
• Peripheral nerve symptoms
• Diabetic neuropathy
• Balance disorders
• Spinal cord and nerve injuries
• Head injuries or strokes
• Movement difficulties
• Changes in coordination
• Chronic nerve pain
• Numbness or tingling
• Dystonia
• Autism
• Developmental disorders
• Dyslexia
• Thyroid Conditions

Our goal is to look beyond the location of the symptoms and evaluate how the nervous system is functioning as a whole.

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Looking for a Neuropathy Specialist?

If you are experiencing numbness, tingling, burning, nerve pain, weakness, or balance problems, Zurek Chiropractic can help determine the next step.

Dr. Zurek provides neurological examinations for patients throughout West Omaha and surrounding communities. Contact our office today to schedule an evaluation and learn more about your options for neuropathy and nerve-related symptoms.