Tingling in the feet, burning in the hands, or numbness that makes you unsure where you are stepping can be unsettling. At our Smyrna, GA office we examine sensation, strength, reflexes, and balance, and look at the neck and back where nerve irritation can begin, working alongside the physician who is investigating the cause.
Dr. James Wright is a Doctor of Chiropractic with a diplomate in functional neurology through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. He does not diagnose the cause of neuropathy, which needs a medical evaluation, and he does not prescribe medicine. Sudden weakness or numbness is an emergency: call 911.
Mayo Clinic describes peripheral neuropathy as damage to nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, usually causing weakness, numbness, and pain, most often in the hands and feet. Diabetes is the most common cause, and sometimes no cause is found. Mayo advises seeking care promptly for tingling, weakness, or pain in the hands or feet, since early treatment gives the best chance of preventing further nerve damage (Mayo Clinic, May 2026). So if you have not had a medical workup, do that first. Our neuropathy and nerve pain page explains the rest of our approach.
The first consultation is complimentary, care is one-on-one, and we are private-pay. We begin by asking where the symptoms are, when they started, what makes them better or worse, and what tests or medicines you have already had.
Not all nerve symptoms start in the feet or hands. A pinched nerve in the neck or back can send tingling downstream, which is why we look at the spine as well. Our services are:
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
When numb feet make walking less certain, balance and position-sense exercises are designed to support stability. We start gently and increase difficulty step by step.
Mayo lists nerve pressure and injury among possible causes. If a spine-related contribution seems likely, we say so and coordinate with your doctor. Our sciatica care in Smyrna page describes one common example.
Tight muscles can add to discomfort. Our myofascial release in Smyrna page describes that kind of care.
We discuss foot and hand care and routines that fit your life, along with your doctor's advice.
Smyrna is about ten miles northwest of Atlanta, with Cobb Parkway, Atlanta Road, and the interstates close to the office. Village Green and the Silver Comet Trail are local places where people walk, and good footing matters on both. Nearby places include Vinings, Mableton, Austell, and Cumberland.
The same care is described for Marietta. Widespread pain with nerve-like symptoms is covered in our fibromyalgia care in Smyrna page.
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.
Symmetric tingling or numbness in both feet is common with several causes, including diabetes, according to Mayo. It deserves a medical workup, and we can add a balance and nerve-function exam.
No. We aim to support function and comfort alongside medical care.
Testing is a medical decision. Mayo notes that diabetes is the most common cause, which is one reason a physician should be involved.
Management of diabetes belongs with your physician. We can offer complementary support such as balance work and habit guidance.
An exam helps sort it out. Nerve symptoms that begin in the spine often follow a pattern that we check for.
Call 770-767-3830 or book a complimentary consultation. The contact page has our address.
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