Neuropathy Condition
Alcoholic Neuropathy
Judgment-free nerve care for people in recovery.
Alcoholic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by long-term alcohol use — through direct toxicity to nerve fibers and depletion of the B vitamins nerves depend on. With the drinking addressed, nerves have a genuine chance to recover. This page explains how, without judgment.
By Dr. Logan Swaim · Last updated July 8, 2026
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Understanding Alcoholic Neuropathy
What It Is & Why It Happens
Alcohol damages peripheral nerves two ways at once. It is directly toxic to nerve fibers over time, and it interferes with the absorption and use of B vitamins — especially thiamine (B1) — that nerves require to function and repair. The result usually builds slowly: tingling and numbness in the feet first, then burning, cramping, weakness, and balance trouble as the damage progresses.
Here is the part that matters most: of all the common neuropathy causes, alcohol-related nerve damage has one of the clearer paths forward — because the primary driver can actually be removed. When drinking stops and nutrition is restored, the environment around the nerves improves in a way few other neuropathy causes allow. Recovery isn't instant and isn't guaranteed, and how much function returns depends on how advanced the damage is. But 'the damage is done, nothing can help' is rarely the whole truth here.
One more thing, because it keeps people from getting help: there is no judgment in our clinic. None. Many of our patients are in recovery or working toward it, and what they find here is a team focused on one question — how do we give your nerves the best possible conditions to heal? Your evaluation measures where your nerve function stands today, and your plan is built from there.
Common Symptoms
Signs You May Be Dealing With Alcoholic Neuropathy
- Numbness or tingling that started in the toes and feet
- Burning or aching pain in the feet and lower legs
- Muscle cramps, weakness, or a feeling of heaviness in the legs
- Unsteadiness and balance problems, especially in the dark
- Sensitivity to touch — even socks or sheets can be uncomfortable
- Similar symptoms appearing later in the hands
- Symptoms that persist even on days without drinking
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How We Help
Our Treatment Approach
Dr. Logan Swaim, MS, DC has spent years specializing in peripheral neuropathy. Every program begins with a comprehensive nerve function assessment before any treatment is recommended.
- Objective baseline testing: 16-point sensory exam, circulation assessment, and balance testing to establish exactly where your nerve function stands
- Nutritional guidance focused on restoring what alcohol depletes — thiamine and the B-complex family, magnesium, and overall nutrient support
- Red light therapy to support the circulation damaged fibers rely on for repair
- Chiropractic neurological care to support the structural environment of the nervous system
- Balance and stimulation work to rebuild steadiness and reduce fall risk
- Progress re-exams that track sensation, circulation, and balance in real numbers — so recovery is measured, not assumed
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Red Light Therapy
Medical-grade red light therapy in a private, full-body room. Our DAHLIA Pinnacle Bed supports chronic pain, recovery, skin health, gut and neurometabolic health, and weight management — as part of a personalized care plan. Photobiomodulation that goes beyond a consumer sauna.
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What Neuropathy Patients Say
“I’m enjoying my treatments at roots , I wish I would have found them sooner . They have helped me so much . I have neuropathy and before I started going I could barely walk and was in so much pain. Now after a little over 4 weeks my pain is barely there and walking is so much better! Also getting adjustments from Dr Logan and it’s improved how I feel physically, and has helped my sleep and more. There are so many different areas they can help you in , give them a call I highly recommend them.”
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Neuropathy Treatment“Everyone at Roots is super warm and inviting! There is a calming atmosphere and calming aroma the second you walk in. They are all about educating their patients! I have been going for about 3 months and I am feeling about 90% better! No more nerve pain as well as better sleep. Highly recommend!”
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Neuropathy Treatment“Nice to get to the root of my foot pain.”
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Who You'll See
Care led by a doctor who wrote the book on neuropathy
Dr. Logan Swaim, MS, DC co-directs The Roots Health Centers in Lakewood Ranch and is the author of The Truth About Reversing Neuropathy Now. Every neuropathy case at the clinic starts with his team's full evaluation — circulation, sensory response, and balance — before any care is recommended.
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The Truth About Reversing Neuropathy Now
Dr. Logan Swaim, MS, DC wrote the book on what actually helps neuropathy — why nerves degenerate, what “you'll have to live with it” misses, and the drug-free approach we use at the clinic every day.
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How our program supports alcoholic neuropathy
Neuropathy Evaluation & Testing
Objective testing that shows what's actually happening in your nerves — circulation, sensation, and balance.
Balance Testing & Training
In-clinic balance measurement and retraining — because falls, not foot pain, are neuropathy's biggest everyday risk.
The Roots Neuropathy Program
Our structured, drug-free program built around the four things struggling nerves need most.
Red Light Therapy for Neuropathy
Painless 15-minute light sessions that support circulation — a core piece of our nerve-care plans.
Chiropractic Care for Neuropathy
Gentle, instrument-assisted care that supports the nervous system behind your symptoms.
Shockwave Therapy
Focused acoustic-wave treatment used where indicated to support circulation and tissue healing — 8–15 minutes per session.
Nutritional Support
Practical guidance on the nutrients nerves depend on — and the deficiencies that quietly work against them.
Next Step
Hear Dr. Logan explain your condition — before you commit to anything.
Our free neuropathy seminars cover the science behind nerve damage, what a comprehensive assessment looks like, and which patients are candidates for our program. No sales pitch. No obligation.
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