Peripheral neuropathy affects the nerves outside your brain and spinal cord — mainly the nerves in your hands and feet. It is one of the most common and most misunderstood conditions in adults over 50.
What Neuropathy Feels Like
The symptoms vary but most people describe one or more of these:
- Burning, tingling, or stabbing pain in feet or hands
- Numbness — feeling like you are walking on cotton or wearing socks when you are not
- Sensitivity to touch (even a bedsheet can feel painful)
- Weakness in hands or feet
- Balance problems or frequent falls
These symptoms often start in the toes and feet, then slowly spread upward. They tend to be worse at night.
What Causes Neuropathy
The most common cause is diabetes, but neuropathy has many triggers:
- Chemotherapy (chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy)
- Autoimmune conditions like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis
- Vitamin deficiencies (especially B12)
- Alcohol use
- Certain medications
- Nerve compression or injury
- In some cases, the cause is never identified (idiopathic neuropathy)
Why Early Treatment Matters
Nerves heal slowly — and the longer neuropathy goes untreated, the harder it becomes to reverse. Waiting and hoping the symptoms go away is the most common mistake patients make. Early treatment gives nerves the best chance of recovery.
Treatment Options That Are Not Just Medication
Most conventional doctors offer pain medications that mask symptoms without addressing the underlying nerve damage. There are non-drug approaches that target nerve regeneration directly.
At BioWave Regeneration in Magnolia, Texas, we use a combination of PEMF therapy, shockwave therapy, and red laser therapy — three approaches that research suggests support nerve recovery at the cellular level.
A $49 initial exam includes a full neuropathy evaluation and a conversation about whether these therapies are a fit for your case.
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