Nerve pain care
Neuropathy Treatment
Burning, tingling, numb or painful feet? We combine in-clinic MLS laser therapy, IV alpha-lipoic acid and microdose infusion with a 90-day at-home program built specifically for peripheral neuropathy, to calm nerve pain, improve circulation and help bring feeling back.
Call 409.210.3336 to book.
What the research shows
The treatments in our program, by the numbers
These are published results for each treatment on its own, mostly in diabetic neuropathy. Many of the light, stimulation and vibration studies were not placebo-controlled, and one sham-controlled trial of at-home infrared light alone found no added benefit, so results vary from person to person. That's why we combine approaches, and we'll tell you honestly whether we think our program is a good fit for you.
The basics
What is peripheral neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage that causes pain, most often in the feet and hands.
It can feel like burning, tingling, numbness or “pins and needles.” Over time it can make it hard to stand, walk or hold things for long, and numb feet make falls and unnoticed injuries more likely.
Diabetes is the most common cause, but chemotherapy, dialysis, poor circulation, vitamin deficiencies and other conditions can damage nerves too.
There isn’t a cure for neuropathy yet. But there are treatments that can slow it down, ease the symptoms and often partly reverse its effects.
Damaged nerves need two things to recover: blood flow to deliver oxygen and nutrients, and stimulation to retrain them to fire correctly. Our program targets both, in the clinic and at home, and the treatments work best when they’re used together, consistently.
Are you suffering?
Symptoms our neuropathy program treats
- Chronic pain in the legs and feet
- Burning, stinging or painful feet
- Numb feet
- Restless legs syndrome
- Poor balance
- Lower leg swelling
- Painful feet after chemotherapy
- Painful feet from dialysis
- Peripheral vascular disorders
- Not sure? Ask us about your symptoms.
In the clinic
Three in-clinic treatments for nerve pain
Your provider builds your plan from three in-clinic therapies, depending on what’s causing your neuropathy and how severe it is. They work on different parts of the problem: calming pain and inflammation, protecting nerves from oxidative damage, and fixing the metabolism problems that damage nerves in the first place.
MLS laser therapy
Our MLS laser uses two synchronized wavelengths of light to reduce pain and inflammation and support nerve healing. Sessions are short, painless and drug-free, with no downtime. In published case reports, a patient with years of nerve pain in the jaw and face was pain-free and off all medication within 13 weeks and still pain-free 2 years later. More on MLS laser therapy
IV alpha-lipoic acid
Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a powerful antioxidant that protects nerves from the oxidative stress behind much of diabetic neuropathy. Given by IV, it reaches levels that pills can’t. In clinical trials, IV ALA eased burning, stabbing pain and numbness within 3 weeks, with improvement first noticed after about 8 days. More on IV therapy
Microdose infusion (MDI)
For patients with diabetes or prediabetes, MDI delivers tiny, precisely timed doses of insulin by IV to mimic a healthy pancreas. That helps the body process carbohydrates properly, lowering the inflammation that damages nerves. After about three months, patients may notice less fatigue and feeling returning to their feet. More on MDI
Our 90-day at-home program for peripheral neuropathy
A take-home kit designed specifically for peripheral neuropathy in the feet and legs. You use it every day for about 90 days, so your nerves get consistent treatment between clinic visits.
Neurostimulation
Gentle electrical stimulation retrains damaged nerve endings to fire correctly, blocks pain signals and improves circulation in the skin. In studies, most patients reported less pain, and some became symptom-free.
Red & infrared light therapy
Red and near-infrared light releases nitric oxide, which widens small blood vessels and brings more oxygen to starving nerves. Studies link it to restored foot sensation, less pain and better balance.
Vibration therapy
A vibration platform under your feet boosts blood flow to the legs and stimulates the sensors that help with balance. In studies, foot vibration raised calf blood flow by up to 50%.
Short daily sessions
Each part of the routine takes minutes and fits into your day at home. Consistency matters more than intensity.
Guided by our team
We set up your plan, show you how to use everything and check your progress along the way.
Then, maintenance
After 90 days, most patients can scale back to a maintenance routine. Diet, exercise and supplements stay part of the long-term plan.
Nutritional support
Supplements that help nerves heal
Your program includes targeted supplements to reduce inflammation, support circulation and give nerves the building blocks they need. We’ll go over exactly what to take and when at your consultation.
Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA)
The same antioxidant we give by IV, taken daily by mouth. In the SYDNEY 2 trial, 600 mg a day cut neuropathy symptoms by about half in 5 weeks.
L-arginine
An amino acid your body uses to make nitric oxide, which helps blood vessels relax and improves circulation to the feet and legs.
M.D. Blend Neuropathy
Dr. Gerstenberg’s own doctor-formulated blend of nutrients that support nerve health, taken through the 90-day program.
Nerve Reviver blend
A nerve-support formula that’s part of the at-home kit, designed to work alongside the stimulation, light and vibration therapies.
How it works
What to expect
Consultation
We review your history and symptoms and test the sensation and circulation in your feet. If we don’t think our program will help, we’ll tell you and point you to other options.
Your treatment plan
Your provider recommends the in-clinic therapies that fit your situation: MLS laser, IV alpha-lipoic acid, MDI or a combination.
Start the home program
For peripheral neuropathy, you take home the kit and supplements and we walk you through your daily routine.
Follow-up & maintenance
We track your progress over the 90 days, then move you to a maintenance plan to protect your results.
Not just your feet
We treat nerve pain wherever it starts
The at-home kit is designed for peripheral neuropathy in the feet and legs. Our in-clinic treatments aren’t limited to neuropathy: we also use them for:
- Pinched nerves & radiculopathy
- Sciatica
- Neck and arm nerve pain
- Facial and jaw nerve pain
- Nerve pain after injury or surgery
- Diabetes-related complications
Case reports describe single patients and don’t predict your results.
Tired of burning, tingling or numb feet?
Schedule a consultation. We’ll test your feet, talk through your history and tell you honestly whether our neuropathy program is a good fit.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Don't see your question? Call us and we'll walk you through it.
Call 409.210.3336Is the at-home kit only for peripheral neuropathy?
Yes. The 90-day at-home program is designed for peripheral neuropathy in the feet and legs. If your nerve pain is in your neck, back, arms or face, our in-clinic treatments such as MLS laser therapy, IV alpha-lipoic acid and spinal decompression may still help, and we’ll recommend what fits.
Do I need to have diabetes?
No. Diabetes is the most common cause of neuropathy, but we also treat neuropathy from chemotherapy, dialysis, poor circulation and other causes. Microdose infusion (MDI) is mainly for patients with diabetes or prediabetes.
Can neuropathy be cured?
There isn’t a cure yet. The goal is to slow it down, ease your symptoms and, often, partly reverse its effects, such as getting feeling back in your feet. Results vary from person to person.
How soon will I notice a difference?
It varies. In studies, some patients noticed better sensation within 6 to 12 light-therapy sessions, and IV alpha-lipoic acid improvements started after about 8 days. Nerves heal slowly, so we plan for about 90 days of consistent treatment.
Do the treatments hurt?
No. MLS laser therapy is painless, neurostimulation feels like a light tingle, and light and vibration therapy are relaxing. IV treatments involve a small needle for the IV line.
Is it safe for everyone?
Tell us if you have a pacemaker or another implanted electrical device, are pregnant, or have open wounds on your feet. Some parts of the program may not be right for you, and we screen for this at your consultation.
Should I stop my neuropathy medication?
No. Keep taking your medications unless your provider tells you otherwise. If your symptoms improve, we’ll talk with you about whether any changes make sense.
How much does it cost?
Pricing and packages vary from patient to patient. It’s not one-size-fits-all: your provider will recommend a plan after your consultation, and we’ll go over pricing with you before you commit to anything. Cherry payment plans are available.
Research cited
- Julka IS, Alvaro M, Kumar D. Beneficial effects of electrical stimulation on neuropathic symptoms in diabetes patients. J Foot Ankle Surg. 1998;37(3):191-194. Read the abstract
- Kumar D, Marshall HJ. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy: amelioration of pain with transcutaneous electrostimulation. Diabetes Care. 1997;20(11):1702-1705. Read the abstract
- Harkless LB, DeLellis S, Carnegie DH, Burke TJ. Improved foot sensitivity and pain reduction in patients with peripheral neuropathy after treatment with monochromatic infrared photo energy (MIRE). J Diabetes Complications. 2006;20(2):81-87. Read the abstract
- Powell MW, Carnegie DH, Burke TJ. Reversal of diabetic peripheral neuropathy with phototherapy (MIRE) decreases falls and the fear of falling and improves activities of daily living in seniors. Age Ageing. 2006;35(1):11-16. Read the abstract
- Leonard DR, Farooqi MH, Myers S. Restoration of sensation, reduced pain, and improved balance in subjects with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Diabetes Care. 2004;27(1):168-172. Read the abstract
- Kochman AB, Carnegie DH, Burke TJ. Symptomatic reversal of peripheral neuropathy in patients with diabetes. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2002;92(3):125-130. Read the abstract
- Lavery LA, Murdoch DP, Williams J, Lavery DC. Does anodyne light therapy improve peripheral neuropathy in diabetes? A double-blind, sham-controlled, randomized trial. Diabetes Care. 2008;31(2):316-321. Read the abstract
- Kerschan-Schindl K, Grampp S, Henk C, et al. Whole-body vibration exercise leads to alterations in muscle blood volume. Clin Physiol. 2001;21(3):377-382. Read the abstract
- Stewart JM, Karman C, Montgomery LD, McLeod KJ. Plantar vibration improves leg fluid flow in perimenopausal women. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2005;288(3):R623-R629. Read the abstract
- Ziegler D, Hanefeld M, Ruhnau KJ, et al. Treatment of symptomatic diabetic peripheral neuropathy with the anti-oxidant alpha-lipoic acid: a 3-week multicentre randomized controlled trial (ALADIN Study). Diabetologia. 1995;38(12):1425-1433. Read the abstract
- Ziegler D, Nowak H, Kempler P, Vargha P, Low PA. Treatment of symptomatic diabetic polyneuropathy with the antioxidant alpha-lipoic acid: a meta-analysis. Diabet Med. 2004;21(2):114-121. Read the abstract
- Ziegler D, Ametov A, Barinov A, et al. Oral treatment with alpha-lipoic acid improves symptomatic diabetic polyneuropathy: the SYDNEY 2 trial. Diabetes Care. 2006;29(11):2365-2370. Read the abstract
- Olmos SR. Successful treatment for neuropathic pain with MLS®: a case study. Energy for Health. Issue 15:15-18.
- Perez E, Natera JA, Guzmán Hernández LD, Olalde J. Regression of cervical radiculopathy after laser therapy treatment: a case report. Energy for Health. Issue 17:4-5.
Neuropathy treatment isn’t right for everyone, and the studies above looked at each therapy separately, not our combined program. Individual results vary; your provider will discuss whether our program is appropriate for your condition. The at-home program is designed for peripheral neuropathy and doesn’t replace your regular medical care or diabetes management.