Peripheral neuropathy

Managing Peripheral Neuropathy: How Physical Therapy Can Help

Living with peripheral neuropathy can be challenging. The numbness, tingling, and burning sensations that often accompany this condition can make simple activities like walking, standing, or even holding a pen feel like a struggle. If you’re dealing with peripheral neuropathy, you’re not alone—and there is hope.

At Asara Physical Therapy and Balance Clinic, we specialize in helping individuals manage and overcome the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, allowing you to live with greater comfort and independence.

What Is Peripheral Neuropathy?

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that occurs when the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord are damaged. This damage can lead to a variety of symptoms, often affecting the hands, feet, and legs. While there are many causes of peripheral neuropathy—including diabetes, infections, autoimmune diseases, and even medication side effects—the impact on daily life can be profound.

Common Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy

The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy can vary from person to person, but the most common include:

  • Numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or legs
  • Burning sensations or pain, especially at night
  • Muscle weakness and loss of coordination
  • Sensitivity to touch, even when light pressure is applied
  • Difficulty walking due to balance issues or lack of feeling in the feet
  • Sharp, stabbing pain or cramping

For many individuals, these symptoms make daily activities—such as walking, cooking, or dressing—more difficult, leading to frustration and a decline in quality of life.



How Physical therapy can help

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Balance and Coordination Training

One of the most common challenges of peripheral neuropathy is difficulty with balance. Our physical therapists will guide you through exercises designed to improve your stability and reduce your risk of falls.

Strengthening Exercises

Weakness in the muscles due to nerve damage can affect your ability to move freely. We will focus on building strength in your legs and core to improve mobility and independence.

Pain Management

Our team uses gentle techniques and exercises to manage pain and discomfort. By improving circulation and relieving pressure on the nerves, we can help reduce sensations of burning, tingling, and numbness.

Stretching and Flexibility

Stretching exercises can help increase flexibility and reduce muscle stiffness, which can improve mobility and make it easier to perform daily tasks.

Neuromuscular Re-education

This approach uses specific exercises that help retrain the nerves and muscles to work together more efficiently, helping restore better control and coordination.

Personalized Approach

At Asara, we understand that everyone’s experience with peripheral neuropathy is unique. Our physical therapists will work with you to create a personalized plan tailored to your symptoms, goals, and progress.

Take the First Step Toward Relief


Dealing with the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy can be overwhelming, but with the right care, you can regain control over your life. At Asara Physical Therapy and Balance Clinic, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
If you’re ready to take the first step toward pain relief, improved balance, and a better quality of life, schedule an appointment with us today. Together, we’ll create a treatment plan that helps you live with greater comfort and independence.

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