Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment
For feet that burn, tingle, or have gone numb, and the balance that goes with them. Non-invasive and drug-free.
What peripheral neuropathy is
Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage that usually starts in the toes: numbness, tingling, burning, and balance that is not what it was. Diabetic neuropathy is the most common kind. Chemotherapy, low B12, and poor circulation are other causes.
Our care is non-invasive and drug-free, and it may help with symptoms, balance, and day-to-day function. It starts with a free consultation.
Signs worth getting checked
Feet that burn or sting, mostly at night
Toes that tingle or feel asleep
A sock that feels bunched up when it is not
Bed sheets that hurt your feet
Not feeling the floor, or the pedals
Unsteady on your feet, more so in the dark
What to expect
Nerve damage does not always come back, and nobody can honestly promise that it will. Care aims at symptoms, balance, and confidence on your feet.
Blood sugar, blood work, and prescriptions stay with your doctor. We never ask anyone to stop a medication.
The consultation is free. Medicare does not cover these therapies and many plans do not, so we go over the cost before anything starts.
Every quarter Dr. Emmerich gives a free talk on neuropathy and balance at the L.E. Phillips Senior Center in Eau Claire. Where and when
Questions people ask
It depends on the cause and how long it has been there. Some causes can be corrected, and nerves can recover when the problem is caught early. Long-standing damage often cannot be undone, and nobody can honestly promise that it will be.
Infrared light pads that warm the feet or hands and increase local circulation, and a mild electrical stimulation that feels like a light tingling. Both devices are FDA-cleared for circulation and pain relief, not as a cure for neuropathy. If the exam finds a pinched nerve or stiff joints adding to the problem, we treat those too.
Medicare does not cover these therapies. Its chiropractic benefit is limited to spinal adjustments. Many private plans leave them out too, so most people pay directly, and there is a discounted direct-pay rate.
No referral is needed. Keep taking what your physician prescribed. We work alongside your doctor and never change medications.
We do not use electrical stimulation with a pacemaker or another implanted electrical device, and neither therapy is used during pregnancy, over an open wound, or over an area being treated for cancer. Sudden numbness or weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or a foot wound that is red, swollen, or not healing needs a physician or the emergency room right away.
Check your feet every evening for cuts, blisters, or red spots you may not feel. Wear shoes that fit and protect, keep moving, and keep your blood sugar where your physician wants it.
Start with a conversation
The consultation is free, and you leave knowing what we found and what your options are.