The Warning Signs of Peripheral Neuropathy
If you are constantly taking off your shoes to check your socks because it feels like they are “bunched up” beneath your toes (only to find nothing there), you are not imagining things. You are likely experiencing one of the most common, yet most frequently overlooked, warning signs of Peripheral Neuropathy.
If you are searching for answers regarding why your feet are burning, tingling, or going numb, here is what you need to know about nerve damage, and how the advanced regenerative therapies at Family Foot Center can help you find relief without surgery or heavy medications.
What is Peripheral Neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that occurs when the peripheral nerves (the delicate communication lines that send signals between your central nervous system and your extremities) become damaged or destroyed.
While diabetes is a leading cause of this condition, there are actually over 100 different potential causes for nerve damage, ranging from autoimmune issues to poor circulation.
When these nerves malfunction, they send faulty signals to your brain. This results in the classic, uncomfortable symptoms that drive patients to our clinics:
- A constant burning or “pins and needles” sensation in the feet or toes.
- Numbness or a complete loss of feeling.
- The “phantom bunched-up sock” or “walking on pebbles” sensation.
- A sudden loss of balance or stability while walking.
Stop Guessing: Advanced Nerve Diagnostics
Many patients suffer for years because their nerve pain is misdiagnosed as a standard foot ache or circulatory issue.
At Family Foot Center, we believe that effective treatment starts with an exact diagnosis.
We pinpoint the exact source of your nerve damage. To do this, our clinics offer advanced, in-house diagnostic testing that goes far beyond a standard physical exam:
- NCV and EMG Studies: Nerve Conduction Velocity and Electromyography tests allow us to measure exactly how fast and how well your nerves are transmitting electrical signals.
- Nerve-Fiber Skin Biopsy Testing: This minimally invasive test allows us to look at the density of the small nerve fibers in your skin, which can confirm small fiber neuropathy.
A Non-Surgical, Regenerative Approach to Nerve Pain
Traditionally, a neuropathy diagnosis meant a lifetime of managing the pain with heavy prescription medications or facing the prospect of invasive procedures.
At Family Foot Center, Dr. Todd Pinsky and our board-certified team take a Conservative-First, Regenerative approach. We utilize advanced technologies designed to stimulate your body’s own natural healing response, treating the source of the pain rather than just masking the symptoms.
If you are looking for non-surgical treatments for neuropathy and chronic foot pain, we offer state-of-the-art modalities including:
- Remy Laser Therapy: This highly advanced, focused light therapy penetrates deep into the tissue. It increases local circulation and cellular energy, which can significantly ease nerve and joint pain without the need for daily medication.
- SoftWave Therapy: Using acoustic wave technology, SoftWave stimulates your body’s natural healing response, reducing inflammation and promoting tissue regeneration in areas suffering from chronic nerve pain.
Don’t Risk Your Mobility
Ignoring nerve pain is dangerous. Because neuropathy often causes numbness, you may not feel a cut, blister, or ulcer developing on the bottom of your foot. Delaying care can turn a minor scrape into a major wound care emergency, or cause a permanent loss of balance that leads to a devastating fall.
You do not have to live with burning, tingling, or numb feet. If you are experiencing the warning signs of neuropathy, catching it early is the key to preserving your mobility.
Request an appointment with the experts at Family Foot Center today. Call our Boca Raton office at (561) 488-4848 or our Boynton Beach office at (561) 733-4010 to schedule your advanced nerve evaluation and get back on your feet comfortably! Our team would be happy to help you.
