Burning toes at night, fingers that go numb, or a foot that does not feel the floor can disrupt a whole day in Marietta. Our nearby Smyrna office examines nerve function, strength, reflexes, and balance, and offers gentle, complementary care that works beside your medical team.
Dr. James Wright earned his chiropractic degree at Life University in Marietta and later a diplomate in functional neurology through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. He is not a medical doctor, so the cause of neuropathy should be worked up by your physician, and sudden weakness or numbness should be treated as an emergency.
Mayo Clinic says peripheral neuropathy usually causes weakness, numbness, and pain, most often in the hands and feet, and that symptoms can include prickling, burning pain, extreme sensitivity to touch, poor coordination, and falls (Mayo Clinic, May 2026). Because balance and coordination are involved, a functional neurology exam is a fit for the part of the problem that affects how you move. Our neuropathy and nerve pain page goes into detail.
The first consultation is complimentary, and care is private-pay and one-on-one. We begin by asking where the symptoms are, when they started, what makes them better or worse, and what testing or medicines you have already had, then we examine sensation, strength, reflexes, and balance in a way that respects how you feel that day.
Sometimes the nerve irritation begins higher up, in the neck or lower back. Our exam covers both the extremities and the spine. Here is what we do:
A complimentary first consultation about tingling, numbness, burning, or weakness, and when it started
Review of your diagnosis and testing, since the cause of neuropathy needs a medical evaluation
Examination of sensation, strength, reflexes, and balance
A look at the neck, back, and posture, where nerve irritation can start
Balance and position-sense exercises when neuropathy affects steadiness
Myofascial work and chiropractic care when they fit
Guidance on daily habits and foot and hand care, alongside your doctor's recommendations
Coordination with your physician or neurologist, with your permission
Marietta has the streets around the Square and hills near Kennesaw Mountain. Balance exercises are designed to support steadiness on terrain like that, starting with simple tasks.
We explain what we find and which findings suggest you should see your physician sooner.
Where soft-tissue tension seems to contribute, we use gentle work. See our myofascial release in Marietta page.
If the symptoms run down the leg from the back, our sciatica care in Marietta page may be relevant.
Marietta is the Cobb County seat, with the Square and Glover Park near its center, and Smyrna is a drive south on Cobb Parkway or South Cobb Drive. If standing or walking is difficult, tell us when you book so we can plan around it. Nearby communities include Kennesaw, East Cobb, Acworth, and Powder Springs.
The same care is described for Smyrna. Widespread pain is discussed on our fibromyalgia page for Marietta.
1. Reach out: Call or book. Sudden weakness or numbness is an emergency, so call 911 first.
2. Your history: Dr. Wright reviews your symptoms, diagnosis, medicines, and testing so far.
3. Evaluation: Testing of sensation, strength, reflexes, balance, and the neck and back.
4. Findings: We explain what we found and where our care may fit with your medical care.
5. Care: Care may combine balance exercises, hands-on work, and habit guidance.
6. Review: We track symptoms and function over time and adjust the plan.
Yes. We work alongside your doctor, who manages diabetes. Mayo notes diabetes is the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy, so medical follow-up matters.
Bring any test results, a medication list, and a few notes about when symptoms are worst. If you use braces, orthotics, or a cane, bring those too so we can see how you move with them.
No. Numbness can come from the spine, pressure on a nerve, or other causes. A medical evaluation helps clarify.
We start gently and track how you respond. Tell us if anything increases tingling or pain.
Yes. A second set of ears helps, especially if balance or numbness makes appointments tiring.
No. We offer conservative, hands-on and exercise care.
Call 770-767-3830 or book a complimentary consultation. Visit the contact page for directions.
Next steps
Your symptoms are part of the story, and we'd love to help you understand the rest. Book a consult online, or give us a call and we'll walk you through it. Your initial consultation is complimentary, with no obligation to begin care.
You can book a consultation online. Other appointments are booked by our clinic staff. office@strongtowerfn.com