It’s Not Just a Foot Problem.
Most people think of neuropathy as a foot and leg condition. But for many patients at the Neuropathy Relief Center of Miami, neuropathy also affects the hands and fingers.
Patients from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Miami-Dade, Broward, the Florida Keys, Florida and the USA, Central and South America (Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Mexico), and the Caribbean describe:
- Trouble with buttons, zippers, and jewelry.
- Dropping small objects like coins, keys, or utensils.
- Hands that feel clumsy, weak, or “thick.”
- Difficulty with handwriting, typing, or using a phone.
It’s more than inconvenient it can be embarrassing and discouraging.
Why Neuropathy Shows Up in the Hands.
Peripheral neuropathy can affect:
- Sensory nerves – carrying feeling from the hands to the brain.
- Motor nerves – controlling fine muscle movements.
- Autonomic nerves – influencing blood flow and temperature.
Common contributors include:
- Diabetes and prediabetes.
- Chemotherapy.
- Autoimmune or inflammatory conditions.
- B12 or other nutrient deficiencies.
- Combined spine and peripheral nerve issues.
Over time, this can reduce both sensation and fine motor control.
Daily Tasks That Become Surprisingly Hard.
Patients often say things like:
- “I can’t feel the coins in my pocket very well anymore.”
- “My handwriting has changed.”
- “I need help with necklaces, straps, or cufflinks.”
- “I’m nervous carrying hot coffee I don’t trust my grip.”
These problems can make you feel older than you are and less confident in social or work settings.
How the Dr. Alfonso Neuropathy Treatment Protocol Supports Hand Function.
The Dr. Alfonso Neuropathy Treatment Protocol at the Neuropathy Relief Center of Miami is not just for feet. It is designed to support nerve health wherever neuropathy is present, including the hands.
The protocol focuses on:
- 🩸 Improving circulation to peripheral nerves.
- ⚡ Supporting nerve repair and better signaling, which may help with feeling and control.
- 🌿 Reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, which damage nerves over time.
- 🧠 Optimizing metabolic and nutritional factors tied to nerve health.
As nerve function improves, many patients notice:
- Better awareness of what they’re holding.
- Improved confidence with fine motor tasks.
- Less dropping of objects and fewer “fumble moments.”
- Practical Tips for Living with Hand Neuropathy.
While treatment is working on the underlying nerve issues, small adjustments can make life easier:
- 🔘 Choose clothing with easier closures.
- Larger buttons, magnetic clasps, or simple pull-on styles.
- ✍️ Modify writing and tech habits.
- Use pens with larger grips.
- Increase font size on your phone or tablet.
- Use voice-to-text when possible.
- 🍽 Use adapted utensils or cups.
- Heavier or wider-handled utensils can be easier to control.
- Mugs with large handles improve grip security.
- 🧤 Protect your hands.
- Be cautious with hot pans, grills, or boiling water if temperature sensation is reduced.
These changes help at home, at work, and when you’re traveling between South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
You’re Not “Clumsy”- Your Nerves Need Support.
If your hands aren’t doing what you want them to do, it’s not a personality flaw. It’s a nerve function problem, and there are steps you can take to address it.
👉 Support your nerves so your hands can do everyday things more easily again: Call 305-274-7475 or visit the Neuropathy Relief Center of Miami, 8585 Sunset Drive, Suite 104, Miami, FL 33143.
Learn more: Neuropathy Treatment Miami
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Sincerely Yours for Health,
Dr. Rodolfo Alfonso, D.C.
8585 Sunset Drive,
STE 104
Miami, FL 33143
Ph: 305-275.7475
www.neuropathyreliefmia