Neuropathy is a collection of disorders that occurs when nerves of the peripheral nervous system (the part of the nervous system outside of the brain and spinal cord) are damaged. The condition is generally referred to as peripheral neuropathy. Neuropathy usually causes pain and numbness in the hands and feet. It can result from traumatic injuries, infections, metabolic disorders, and exposure to toxins. One of the most common causes of neuropathy is diabetes.

Symptoms depend on the specific nerve affected, and may include:

Loss of sensation
Tingling, burning, pain, abnormal sensations

Pain from peripheral neuropathy is often described as a tingling or burning sensation. There is no specific length of time that the pain exists, but symptoms often improve with time – especially if the neuropathy has an underlying condition that can be cured. In the United States, about 20 million people suffer from neuropathy. Over half of diabetes patients also suffer from the condition.


Nerve damage and low blood flow



There are nerve endings(part of the peripheral nervous system)leading from your brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) that take messages to and from your feet. When these nerves suffer damage from degeneration, the interruption of vital messages to and from your feet can occur.


Alcoholism, often through poor dietary habits and vitamin deficiencies
Tumors, which often press up against nerves
It is very important for diabetics to take the necessary precautions to prevent all foot-related injuries. Due to the consequences of neuropathy, daily observation of the feet is critical. When a diabetic patient takes the necessary preventative foot care measures, he or she reduces the risk of developing serious foot conditions.

The goal of treatment is to allow you to use the affected body part as much as possible. There are a variety of treatments available for peripheral neuropathy. They range from traditional pills and creams to special diets and therapies that stimulate the nervous system. Regardless of the treatment used, frequent checking of your feet is crucial to managing any type of neuropathy.

Other Treatments:
Physical therapy exercises to maintain muscle strength
Orthopedic braces, splints, or other appliances
Vocational counseling, occupational therapy, occupational changes, job retraining
The most successful way to prevent diabetic neuropathy from occurring is to control diabetes. It is important to maintain blood sugars at normal levels and maintain normal blood pressure. In addition to this, it is important to:

Stop smoking
Limit the amount of alcohol you drink
Have regular physical exams
Have regular blood and urine tests
Exercise regularly, according to your doctor’s recommendation

Diabetic footwear should also provide the following benefits:
Firm Heel Counters for extra and support and stability.

We carry a wide variety of shoes and sandals for neuropathy. Many of the supportive shoes and sandals we carry have great support and soft linings. The best shoes for neuropathy will be specially fit by a trained pedorthist. Additionally, shoes for neuropathy will have special linings to help ease the burning sensation often times associated with neuropathy. We carry shoes with cushioned soles that reduce the impact on your feet which reduces the stress on feet. Often times, the best shoes for neuropathy have a wider toe box to accommodate your toes.

We have a wide variety of arch supports for neuropathy. The best arch support for neuropathy will have good shock absorption, control pronation, and evenly distribute pressure across the foot. This helps take the pressure off your feet and reduce the pain associated with Neuropathy. We have over the counter arch supports and custom molded orthotics which helps reduce the pain associated with neuropathy. Make an appointment today with a specialist to find out which neuropathy arch support is best for you!


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