Advanced Treatment for Numbness, Tingling, and Sensory Loss with Arizona's Leading Neurologists

Struggling with unexplained numbness, persistent tingling sensations, or diminished feeling in parts of your body? These concerning symptoms can range from temporary discomfort to serious indicators of underlying neurological conditions that require immediate attention.

At Neurology Associates Neuroscience Center in Arizona, we understand that sensory disturbances can create anxiety and uncertainty about your health. Our skilled neurological team specializes in identifying the root causes of these symptoms and developing effective treatment plans to restore normal sensation and prevent potential complications.

What Causes Numbness, Tingling, and Sensory Loss?

Sensory symptoms like numbness, tingling, and loss of feeling occur when there's interference with the normal transmission of sensory signals from your body to your brain. This disruption can happen at various points along the nervous system pathway, from peripheral nerves in your extremities to the spinal cord and brain itself.

These symptoms can be temporary and benign, such as when your foot "falls asleep," or they may indicate serious medical conditions requiring prompt intervention. The location, pattern, and associated symptoms provide crucial clues about the underlying cause and help guide appropriate treatment strategies.

Common Conditions We Evaluate and Treat

Neurology Associates Neuroscience Center provides comprehensive evaluation for various conditions that cause sensory disturbances:

Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Damage to nerves in your arms, legs, hands, or feet can cause numbness and tingling that typically follows specific nerve distribution patterns. These disorders may result from compression, inflammation, metabolic conditions, or nerve injuries that affect how sensory information travels to your brain.

Spinal Cord Compression

When structures in your spine compress the spinal cord or nerve roots, it can cause numbness, tingling, and weakness in areas below the compression site. This condition requires urgent evaluation as it can lead to permanent neurological damage if left untreated.

Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attacks

Sudden onset numbness or tingling, especially when accompanied by weakness or speech difficulties, may indicate a stroke or mini-stroke. These medical emergencies require immediate attention to prevent permanent brain damage and restore blood flow to affected brain regions.

Multiple Sclerosis

This autoimmune condition affects the central nervous system, causing episodes of numbness, tingling, and sensory loss that can occur anywhere in the body. Symptoms may come and go initially but can become more persistent as the disease progresses.

Vitamin Deficiencies

Particularly B12 deficiency, can cause progressive numbness and tingling that typically starts in the hands and feet and gradually spreads. These nutritional deficiencies can cause permanent nerve damage if not identified and treated promptly.

Autoimmune Neuropathies

Conditions where the immune system attacks peripheral nerves, causing progressive numbness, tingling, and weakness. Early recognition and treatment of these conditions can prevent irreversible nerve damage and disability.

Metabolic Disorders

Diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, and kidney disease can all cause sensory symptoms through various mechanisms. Managing the underlying metabolic condition is crucial for preventing progression of sensory loss.

Critical Symptoms Requiring Immediate Evaluation

Seek urgent neurological assessment if you experience:

• Sudden onset of numbness or tingling, especially on one side of the body

• Sensory changes accompanied by weakness, vision problems, or difficulty speaking

• Progressive numbness spreading from fingers or toes toward the center of your body

• Loss of sensation affecting your ability to detect temperature or pain

• Numbness following trauma or injury

• Sensory symptoms accompanied by severe headache or neck stiffness

• Difficulty with coordination or balance due to sensory loss

• Bowel or bladder dysfunction with numbness in the saddle area

• Numbness that interferes with daily activities or sleep

  
  

Time-sensitive evaluation can be crucial—many causes of sensory symptoms respond best to early intervention and may prevent permanent neurological deficits.

Neurology Associates’ Specialized Diagnostic Approach to Numbness, Tingling, and Sensory Loss

Neurology Associates Neuroscience Center employs sophisticated diagnostic methods to determine the precise cause of your sensory symptoms.

Comprehensive Sensory Examination

Our neurologists perform detailed testing of touch, vibration, temperature, and position sense throughout your body. This systematic evaluation helps map the exact pattern of sensory loss and provides crucial information about which part of the nervous system is affected.

Precision Electrodiagnostic Testing (EMG & NCS)

Our in-house electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) are among the most advanced tools available for diagnosing sensory disorders. These tests allow us to:

• Measure how effectively your nerves are transmitting signals

• Detect early signs of nerve damage or compression

• Differentiate between nerve root, plexus, or peripheral nerve issues

• Guide treatment planning with pinpoint accuracy

  
  

Whether your symptoms are caused by a pinched nerve, diabetic neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, or another condition, EMG and NCS are critical to getting answers—and we provide them right here in our clinics.

Coordinated Advanced Imaging

Through our partnership with Arizona Diagnostic Radiology at our Chandler and Mesa facilities, we provide access to high-resolution MRI and CT scans when needed. These detailed images can reveal spinal cord compression, brain lesions, or other structural abnormalities causing your sensory symptoms.

Extensive Laboratory Evaluation

We perform comprehensive blood testing to identify metabolic, nutritional, inflammatory, or autoimmune conditions that may be causing your sensory symptoms. This thorough approach helps identify treatable underlying conditions that might otherwise be overlooked.

Specialized Sensory Testing

Our team utilizes quantitative sensory testing and other advanced techniques to precisely measure the degree of sensory loss and monitor your response to treatment. These objective measurements help track improvement and guide treatment adjustments.

Our Comprehensive Treatment Solutions

Neurology Associates Neuroscience Center offers targeted therapies designed to address both the underlying causes and symptoms of sensory disturbances.

Precision Medical Management

We develop individualized treatment protocols targeting the specific cause of your sensory symptoms. Whether addressing nutritional deficiencies, autoimmune conditions, or neuropathic pain, our specialists select medications and therapies most likely to restore normal sensation and prevent progression.

Specialized Sensory Rehabilitation

Our in-house physical therapist designs programs specifically for patients with sensory deficits, focusing on safety, balance training, and compensation strategies. These specialized interventions help you adapt to sensory changes while working to restore normal function where possible.

Targeted Interventional Therapies

For specific conditions like nerve compression or localized inflammation, we offer precise injection therapies and nerve blocks. These targeted treatments can provide significant relief while addressing the underlying cause of your sensory symptoms.

Neuroplasticity-Based Therapies

We utilize advanced techniques designed to promote nerve healing and help your brain adapt to sensory changes. These innovative approaches can sometimes restore sensation even when initial nerve damage seemed permanent.

Comprehensive Safety Education

Our team provides detailed education about protecting areas with decreased sensation, preventing injuries, and recognizing complications. This crucial training helps prevent serious complications that can occur when normal protective sensation is compromised.

Coordinated Multidisciplinary Care

When appropriate, we collaborate with specialists in endocrinology, rheumatology, neurosurgery, and other fields to address complex underlying conditions. This comprehensive approach ensures all aspects of your sensory disorder receive expert attention.

Restore Your Sensory Health and Confidence with Neurology Associates

Sensory disturbances don't have to diminish your quality of life or independence. At Neurology Associates Neuroscience Center, we're committed to identifying the cause of your symptoms and implementing effective treatments to restore normal sensation. Our expert teams in Chandler and Mesa are ready to provide the specialized neurological care your condition requires.

Contact Neurology Associates today to schedule your comprehensive sensory evaluation. We also provide telehealth consultations, offering convenient access to our specialists from your home. Whether you prefer in-person assessment or virtual consultation, we're dedicated to helping you regain normal sensation and peace of mind about your neurological health.