Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan treats peripheral neuropathy with expert care. Dr. Tom Biernacki offers relief and improved foot health.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, board-certified foot & ankle surgeon (ABFAS & ABPM) at Balance Foot & Ankle · Last reviewed June 2026 Quick answer: Just three supplements have consistent clinical-trial benefit for peripheral neuropathy — alpha-lipoic acid (600 mg a day, a 51% symptom reduction versus 37% on placebo in the SYDNEY … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 MICHIGAN PODIATRIST INSIGHT Spinal cord stimulation success for neuropathic foot pain depends almost entirely on one factor that most patients are never tested for before implant: whether your pain pattern is truly neuropathic vs. a residual mechanical … Read more
Quick answer: Treatment for diabetic peripheral neuropathy treatment diabetic nerve pain follows a stepwise approach: 1) conservative care first (rest, ice, supportive footwear, OTC anti-inflammatories), 2) physical therapy and targeted exercises, 3) in-office treatments (injections, custom orthotics) if conservative fails at 4-6 weeks, 4) surgery for refractory cases. Most patients resolve at step 1 or … Read more
Quick answer: Treatment for peripheral neuropathy leg foot nerve pain treatment follows a stepwise approach: 1) conservative care first (rest, ice, supportive footwear, OTC anti-inflammatories), 2) physical therapy and targeted exercises, 3) in-office treatments (injections, custom orthotics) if conservative fails at 4-6 weeks, 4) surgery for refractory cases. Most patients resolve at step 1 or … Read more
Quick answer: Treatment for peripheral neuropathy treatment home remedies follows a stepwise approach: 1) conservative care first (rest, ice, supportive footwear, OTC anti-inflammatories), 2) physical therapy and targeted exercises, 3) in-office treatments (injections, custom orthotics) if conservative fails at 4-6 weeks, 4) surgery for refractory cases. Most patients resolve at step 1 or 2. Call … Read more
Tarsal tunnel syndrome mimics plantar fasciitis exactly — same location, same morning pain — but responds to completely different treatment. Michigan podiatrist explains the Tinel’s sign test and nerve conduction finding that confirms tarsal tunnel and the injection protocol that resolves 70% of cases without surgery.