Evidence-Based Treatment Protocols for Peripheral Neuropathy (PN): Bridging Intuition and Clinical Success

Course overview

Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a common and poorly managed condition impacting diabetics, chemotherapy patients, covid long haulers, those with HIV/AIDS and millions more for unknown reasons (idiopathic). A strong body of evidence suggests that acupuncture can not only treat the pain associated with this condition but can spark regeneration of the nerve damage causing this pain, as well as the numbness, burning, tingling, unsteadiness of gait, and loss of sensory input this condition causes. This talk will review the evidence on acupuncture's ability to improve the nerve damage seen in peripheral neuropathy (PN) and the points most frequently used in successful research. A simple, evidence-backed point protocol based on Matthew Bauer's 40 years' experience treating PN will be given. Advice on treatment dosage, techniques for needle stimulation and patient management will also be included allowing participants to apply this knowledge immediately in practice.