By Dr. Eric Goodman, DC, and Dr. Douglas Bradberry, DC | ReliefNow Laser Charlotte | Charlotte, North Carolina
Post-injury nerve pain has a distinct character. Patients often describe it as burning, electric, shooting, or stabbing, and those sensations point to neural tissue that has been damaged or irritated. In standard pain care, this type of pain is frequently undertreated. Many patients across Charlotte, Pineville, Matthews, Ballantyne, and the rest of Mecklenburg County carry ongoing nerve symptoms long after an injury, a surgery, or years of cumulative stress on the body.
At ReliefNow Laser Charlotte, Dr. Eric Goodman and Dr. Douglas Bradberry work with patients whose nerve symptoms have lingered. Their care combines Class IV laser therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, with chiropractic treatment and acupuncture. Instead of focusing only on masking discomfort with medication, the practice looks at the nerve tissue itself and the environment around it.
What Makes Nerve Pain So Difficult to Treat?
Nerves do not heal quickly. Peripheral nerve regeneration tends to progress at roughly one millimeter per day, and the biological environment around the nerve shapes how well that process unfolds. Chronic inflammation works against it. Pro-inflammatory cytokines can disrupt Schwann cell function and create conditions that make it harder for healing nerve fibers to advance.
That is one reason nerve pain so often outlasts the original injury. Medication can quiet the pain signals, but the nerve underneath may still need time and a healthier environment to recover.
How Do Laser Therapy and Acupuncture Fit Into Nerve Care?
Photobiomodulation has been studied for its role in peripheral nerve injury. Published research indexed by the National Institutes of Health describes effects such as changes in axonal regrowth, myelin thickness, and nerve conduction velocity. Systematic reviews have also examined improvements in nerve function and pain among people with peripheral neuropathy who received photobiomodulation. This research describes the therapy in general terms and is not specific to any single clinic.
Dr. Goodman’s post-graduate training includes acupuncture, which he uses alongside laser care. That training emphasizes meridian points mapped to specific nerve distributions, such as the Large Intestine channel for median nerve presentations and the Bladder channel for sciatic-distribution injuries. The two methods are offered together as part of the practice’s approach to nerve-related complaints.
Who Are the Doctors Behind the Care?
Dr. Douglas Bradberry brings a sports background to the practice. His CCSP credential reflects training in evaluating nerve injuries in athletes, including brachial plexus injuries from contact sports, peroneal nerve compression tied to lower-extremity injuries, and the cervical radiculopathy that collision sports can produce.
Dr. Eric Goodman, a North Carolina native, studied biology at UNC-Charlotte before earning his chiropractic degree at Palmer College. His continuing education spans neurokinetic therapy, acupuncture, laser care, rehabilitation, and nutrition. Working together, the two doctors see patients dealing with a wide range of nerve and musculoskeletal complaints.
Patients can read more about the practice on the ReliefNow Laser Charlotte provider page, and the network shares patient education videos on its ReliefNow Nation video channel. Contact ReliefNow Laser Charlotte at 460 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209 | 704-527-7246.
About the Authors
Dr. Eric Goodman, DC, studied at UNC-Charlotte and Palmer College, with post-graduate work in neurokinetic therapy, acupuncture, laser care, rehabilitation, and nutrition. Dr. Douglas Bradberry, DC, studied at the University of Florida and graduated with honors from Palmer College, later earning his CCSP and working in Olympic-level sports medicine. Both practice within the national ReliefNow network, founded by Dr. Robert Hanopole, DC.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before beginning any treatment program.
