Lifestyle Changes to Make When Going Through Neuropathy Treatment

Neuropathy isn’t just frustrating, it also disrupts your daily routine, your sleep, and your sense of independence. While medical treatments, including acupuncture, play a critical role in managing symptoms, what you do daily at home makes a difference in your healing. 

The good news is that small, intentional changes to your daily habits can support your body’s healing process, improve nerve function, and help you feel more in control of your health. 

At Minnesota Integrative Medicine & Acupuncture in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Kierstin Beaman, DACM, recognizes the challenges of living with neuropathy and other neurological conditions.  She offers acupuncture and other healing modalities to help you find relief. 

She also recommends a few key lifestyle changes that can support your recovery and enhance the effects of your neuropathy treatment.

1. Prioritize consistent movement

While rest is important, gentle, regular movement helps improve circulation and nerve function. Low-impact activities like walking, swimming, yoga, or tai chi can keep your joints and muscles active without overloading your system. Movement also boosts mood and helps reduce inflammation, both of which are important in managing neuropathic symptoms.

2. Focus on anti-inflammatory nutrition

What you eat affects your nerve health. Try to:

• Reduce sugar and processed foods
• Eat more leafy greens, berries, nuts, and fatty fish
• Drink plenty of water to support detoxification
• Limit alcohol, which can worsen nerve damage

Dr. Beaman may also suggest supplements like B vitamins, alpha-lipoic acid, and magnesium. Set up a consultation before taking these to determine if they’re right for you.

3. Manage stress levels

Chronic stress can worsen pain and disrupt your nervous system’s ability to repair itself. Incorporate stress-reducing practices like acupuncture, meditation, deep breathing, or journaling. Even short practices used daily can switch your nervous system from “fight or flight” into “rest and restore.”

4. Commit to regular acupuncture sessions

Acupuncture can improve circulation, reduce nerve pain, and help modulate the body’s pain response. Research also supports its use as a direct neuropathy treatment. 

Make an effort to show up for acupuncture regularly. Many patients feel better after just a few treatments, but sustained results often come with a longer-term plan. Dr. Beaman can put together a comprehensive neuropathy treatment plan to help you find relief.

5. Protect your extremities

When dealing with neuropathy, reduced sensation can put you at risk for injuries that can go unnoticed and become complicated quickly. Be mindful of foot and hand care:

• Wear well-fitting shoes
• Avoid going barefoot
• Check your feet daily for any cuts or changes

Neuropathy doesn’t have to define your life. Through acupuncture, lifestyle adjustments, and compassionate, integrative care, our patients see improvements not just in their symptoms, but also in their overall well-being.

If you’re looking for a supportive, natural approach to neuropathy relief, Dr. Beaman and our entire team are here to help. 

Call Minnesota Integrative Medicine & Acupuncture at 651-964-3868, or book an appointment online today.