Top 5 Ways to Relieve Peripheral Neuropathy Foot Pain & Other Foot Ailments - Ask Doctor Jo

Here are my top five ways to help relieve foot pain.

First is a calf stretch. You can stretch your calf several different ways. This stretch will be with a strap. Start off with your leg out in front of you. Keep the leg you want to stretch out in front of you. Take a stretch strap, dog leash, belt, or towel and wrap it around the ball of your foot. Relax your foot, and pull the strap towards you stretching your calf muscle. You should feel the stretch under your leg. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds, and do three of them.

The second way to relieve pain is to use Far Infrared Heat. Far infrared heats the area with light vs. actual heat, so it can penetrate deeper into the area. A traditional heating pad usually only heats about 0.25 cm, but far infrared can go up to 6 cm, or 2.36 inches. It helps increase the circulation to the area to provide temporary relief.

The Thermotex Platinum and Foot Unit are both great devices that use this Far Infrared heat therapy to help relieve pain.

Next is ankle pumps. With your legs straight out in front of you, place a roll just under your ankle so your heel can move freely, or just hold it in the air. Trying to keep your leg straight and moving only at your ankle, pull your foot up towards you, and then push it down like you are pushing on a pedal. Start off with 10, and work your way up to 20-25.

Now you will do heel/toe raises. For seated heel/toe raises, start off by lifting your heel off the floor while keeping your toes on the floor. Next, you will do toe raises, bringing the toes off the floor with the heel on the floor. If these become easy, you can do them standing.

The final exercise will be a balance series. Stand on one foot, but hold onto something sturdy. Try to balance for 30 seconds to a minute. When that becomes easy, just use one finger one each side. Then just one finger for balance, and finally try balancing without holding on at all.

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[pjmnash]

Thank you Jo. I was hurting as my neurontin used for non-diabetic idiopathic P.N. wasn't helping as much anymore. I was in PAIN when I googled and found this video. The heel-toe raises gave me INSTANT temporary relief. I will be doing these exercises often.

[lee-lee]

Thank you! Finally a review that demonstrates the Thermatex foot insert fully! ☺️

[TheZzmel]

Hi Dr. JO:
I have peripheral neuropathy and it is driving me crazy. The pain is constant. I watched your first video and it looks like you have a good feel about all what is happening. I have nerve damage of most of my body. If only I can get a handle of this pain, it would be a Blessing. You seem to have so many different methods and that is great. Mostly, it is on my left ball of the foot where there are hard spots, calluses, and have to go frequently to a podiatrist to remove them. I also suffer from edema of the legs and go to wound care from time to time. I used to have nice legs but now they look like fat stumps. I do wear these wrap-a-rounds and still don't work very well. The edema is caused by CHF. I am 83 years old and I guess these things can happen. So, I will be viewing what you have and purchase some of the aids . If it can help me, it is worth it. I do have a 10's unit which I have used for other parts of my body. Will it work with neuropathy? Thank you for having these videos available. 👍

[enyaw]

Thank you, your informative video really helped me I have severe neuropathy in my feet due to circulatory problems and I’m looking for some relief

[milner]

My pain and buring won't stop. Is there anything to help me. I have taken pills and use cream they don't help. I just need some release of the burning pain. Joyce

[jovycamarillo]

Salamat po doc nabawasan ang sakit ng paa ko isang buwan ko na to nararamdaman ito lng pala ang makakatulong.maramingmaraming salamat po...gosbless

[SingYourselfWell]

This is very good Jo, thank you. I found the only way for me to reduce neuropathy was to go full VEGAN, and to cut out refined sugar. Sigh. but totally worth it. <3

[awilmot]

Hey Doc. What's with the recent nerve pain on the top of my feet. Everything hurts to wear

[YoshiXO]

I got injections. They wore off and I’m back in pain. I don’t know if I want it again. Nothing is working for this pain. Feels like I have no arch at all anymore. A lump had formed on the side of the foot as I can only walk on the side and limp due to this car accident I was in. I was hit while walking. I’ll never be the same again. I use ice and try to massage it when it feels too tense/tight.

[elizabethratliff]

Hi Doctor, will try these excersizes for foot nerve pain. Thanks!

[scoospleece]

Thank you for this great straight to the point video, Subscribed!

[miaporche]

Thanks! I hope this will help my mom...❤

[pmcw]

Hi! Great video! My husband has type 2 diabetes and his feet are numb. He is quite a skeptic in believing anything can help. Can you please explain how these exercises help his neuropathy? Thank you.

[tiyoluthuli]

How you can check all this if you filling on the body Sir ?

[Mrgettinmoneyagainn]

How to I’m I sappoused to stretch my calf when I can barely move my foot🤦🏾

[sassydiva]

I ❤❤❤ this video! I had been looking for some quick techniques to help with my Neuropathy. I also soak my feet in Warm to the Hot water with Epson salt. And I use Wooden Massage rollers. Thanks Dr. Jo!

[ucfkid]

Whats your opinion on wide toe box shoes and barefoot shoes to help this?

[georgemccune]

I have Neuropathy in my feet and some in my hands.how does bicycling help or hurt with Neuropathy?

[Gabby-hwmy]

Does anyone else have this at a young age because of an injury?