Numbness or tingling in the hands, fingers, feet, or toes
Numbness or tingling in the hands, fingers, feet, or toes
Numbness & Tingling
Tingling, numbness, or “pins and needles” sensations in your hands, arms, legs, or feet can be more than just annoying — they may be a sign of underlying nerve interference. At Palatine Family Chiropractic, we take the time to find the cause and offer natural, non-invasive care to help restore normal nerve function.
Don’t Ignore Numbness or Tingling — It’s a Sign Something’s Off
How do we Help with Numbness & Tingling?
Numbness and tingling are often signs that a nerve is being compressed, irritated, or inflamed — commonly due to spinal misalignment, muscle tension, or disc issues. These symptoms are frequently misdiagnosed as peripheral neuropathy, when the real cause is actually coming from the spine or surrounding soft tissue.
Chiropractic care focuses on relieving pressure on those nerves by correcting structural issues, so your body can function the way it’s meant to.
How It Works
We begin with a detailed evaluation of your spine, posture, and nervous system function. In many cases, numbness or tingling is caused by a pinched nerve in the neck or lower back — often the result of misalignment or disc compression. Treatment may include gentle chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression, and soft tissue therapy to reduce pressure and restore normal nerve flow.
Why It’s Effective
When nerves are compressed or irritated, they can’t send clear signals to the rest of your body — resulting in numbness, tingling, or even weakness. By improving alignment and reducing inflammation around the affected nerve, chiropractic care helps restore proper communication between the brain and body, so those symptoms can resolve naturally.
Meet Dr. David Fish
You're In Good Hands
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. David Fish brings over a decade of hands-on experience helping patients of all ages move and feel better. He specializes in spinal biomechanics and structural chiropractic care, combining precision with a personalized approach. His goal is to support your health with focused care that enhances movement, energy, and overall wellness.
We Are Experts in Treating:
“Pins and needles” sensations that come and go
“Pins and needles” sensations that come and goSymptoms made worse by sitting, sleeping, or certain movements
Symptoms made worse by sitting, sleeping, or certain movementsNerve irritation from disc bulges or misalignments
Nerve irritation from disc bulges or misalignmentsCervical or lumbar radiculopathy (pinched nerves)
Cervical or lumbar radiculopathy (pinched nerves)Radiating pain with associated numbness or weakness
Radiating pain with associated numbness or weakness
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Frequently Asked Questions
Isn’t numbness usually caused by neuropathy?
Not always. While true neuropathy exists, many patients are misdiagnosed when the issue is actually spinal — like a pinched nerve. That’s why a thorough evaluation is so important.
Can chiropractic care really help with nerve-related symptoms?
Yes. By restoring proper alignment and reducing pressure on the nerves, we often see improvement in numbness, tingling, and related symptoms — especially when caught early.
What if my symptoms come and go?
Intermittent symptoms are still a sign of nerve involvement. We’ll assess what’s triggering them and develop a plan to prevent them from becoming more persistent.
Will I need imaging?
Possibly. If we suspect structural issues like a disc bulge or nerve root compression, we may recommend digital X-rays — which we can take on-site.
Dr. David Fish
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. David Fish grew up in Niles, Michigan, and earned his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Detroit Mercy. He went on to receive his Doctor of Chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois.
He spent ten years with The Joint Chiropractic, where he refined his clinical and adjusting skills while treating patients of all ages. In late 2025, Dr. Fish joined Palatine Family Chiropractic, where he continued to expand his expertise under the mentorship of Dr. Adam Hutton. His clinical focus now includes spinal biomechanical engineering and advanced structural care.
Dr. Fish is an active member of the American Chiropractic Association and the Illinois Chiropractic Society. He lives in Wheeling, IL, with his wife and two cats, and enjoys traveling, gardening, staying active, and playing board games.
