Numbness, tingling, or burning in your feet can signal peripheral neuropathy- nerve damage that needs attention both to relieve symptoms and to protect your feet from injury. Rocky Mountain Foot & Ankle helps patients manage neuropathy and reduce its impact on daily life.
What is peripheral neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves that carry signals between your feet and your brain. It commonly causes burning, tingling, numbness, or sharp pain, often beginning in the toes. Diabetes is the most frequent cause, but it can also result from injury, circulation problems, and other conditions.
Why neuropathy needs care
Beyond the discomfort, reduced sensation makes it easy to miss cuts, blisters, and pressure sores. This can lead to serious infections, especially in people with diabetes. Treating neuropathy means both managing symptoms and protecting your feet from unnoticed injury.
Treatment options
Care is tailored to the cause and your symptoms. We offer MLS Robotic Laser Therapy, which can help reduce neuropathic pain and support nerve health, along with protective foot care, custom orthotics and footwear to offload pressure points, and coordination with your medical team to address underlying conditions like diabetes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can neuropathy be reversed?
It depends on the cause. Some neuropathy can improve when the underlying condition is controlled, while in other cases the goal is to relieve symptoms and prevent progression and complications. We’ll set realistic expectations for your situation.
How does laser therapy help neuropathy?
MLS Robotic Laser Therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to reduce inflammation and pain and support tissue healing, offering a non-invasive option for managing neuropathic foot pain.
Don’t let foot or ankle pain keep you from the things you love. Rocky Mountain Foot & Ankle has board-certified podiatrists in Murray, Draper, and Tooele serving patients across the Salt Lake City area. Call 801-261-1391 or request an appointment online. We get you in quickly, and same week appointments are usually available.
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Diabetic Foot Conditions
Diabetic foot conditions, such as neuropathy, poor circulation, and infections, are common complications of diabetes. These issues can lead to ulcers, wounds, and even amputations if left untreated. Early detection, proper care, and management are essential to prevent severe outcomes.
