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Treatment Protocol for Peripheral Neuropathy

Welcome to What the Foot, the podcast where we explore cutting-edge and natural approaches to health and well-being of your feet. I’m your host, Dr Dennis Timko, and today we’re continuing our podcast series about Red Light Therapy.  Last podcast we went over what Red light therapy was and how it works and what type of problems it can help with.  Today I will go over my protocol on how I treat certain foot ailments especially neuropathy. Lets get you started on your journey with a non-surgical option to improve your foot pain or assist you in faster healing.  Call us for a consultation or set up your appointment online by clicking here [https://www.feetdoc.com/locations/eureka-podiatrist-mo/].  I will add a special link down below for anyone that looking to buy a new red light panel that I recommend highly. Referral code https://snwbl.io/platinumled-therapy-lights/CFBCN1856 [https://snwbl.io/platinumled-therapy-lights/CFBCN1856]       MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Eureka Location [https://app.drchrono.com/scheduling/offices/dGhpcyBpcyAxNiBjaGFyc1iDOMs0V-mLTafEtdB_M0E%3D] Telemedicine Appointment [https://www.feetdoc.com/locations/telemedicine-visit/] LOCATIONS * Eureka [https://www.feetdoc.com/locations/eureka-podiatrist-mo/] * Telemedicine Visit [https://www.feetdoc.com/locations/telemedicine-visit/] RECENT POSTS * Treatment Protocol for Peripheral Neuropathy [https://www.feetdoc.com/blog/treatment-protocol-for-peripheral-neuropathy/] * Red Light Therapy for Peripheral Neuropathy [https://www.feetdoc.com/blog/red-light-therapy-for-peripheral-neuropathy/] * Why most elective foot surgeries are not necessary? [https://www.feetdoc.com/podcasts/why-most-elective-foot-surgeries-are-not-necessary/] * Alternative treatments for foot pain and how ibuprofen broke my ankle [https://www.feetdoc.com/podcasts/alternative-treatments-for-foot-pain-and-how-ibuprofen-broke-my-ankle/] * Halloween Edition-Bloody Ingrown Toenails [https://www.feetdoc.com/podcasts/halloween-edition-bloody-ingrown-toenails/] COMMON FOOT PROBLEMS * Heel Pain [https://www.feetdoc.com/services/plantar-fasciitis-heel-pain/] * Sports injuries [https://www.feetdoc.com/blog/what-are-the-most-common-sports-injuries-in-the-foot/] * Running injuries [https://www.feetdoc.com/podcasts/kobe-bryant-achilles-injury/] * Fungus Toenails [https://www.feetdoc.com/blog/how-to-cure-ugly-toenails/] * Ingrown toenail care [https://www.feetdoc.com/blog/ingrown-toenail-removal-in-five-steps/] * Pediatric Foot [https://www.feetdoc.com/podcasts/infant-walkers-healthy-infant-foot-development/] Buy Supplments [https://drtimko.standardprocess.com/] ACCEPTED INSURANCE PLANS HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS IN MISSOURI THAT ARCH CITY FOOT & ANKLE ARE CONTRACTED TO: * United Health Care * Blue Cross and Blue Shield * Anthem BCBS * Medicare * Medicaid * Railroad Medicare * Cigna * Aetna * GHP * Advantra * Mercy * Healthlink * Healthcare USA * Tricare * Wellcare * Please contact the office if your insurance plan is not listed above. The post Treatment Protocol for Peripheral Neuropathy [https://www.feetdoc.com/blog/treatment-protocol-for-peripheral-neuropathy/] appeared first on Arch City Foot & Ankle [https://www.feetdoc.com].

Red Light Therapy for Peripheral Neuropathy

Red light therapy is emerging as a potent treatment that supports the body’s healing properties including foot and ankle problems and painful neuropathy and it may be a valuable complement to doctor-prescribed treatments for neuropathy, pain and numbness in the feet. Light has long been used for healing, but in recent years scientists have isolated the benefits of specific wavelengths of light. Red and near infrared light appear to have the greatest range of benefits, with little to no side effects. Red and near infrared (NIR) light works on the body in much the same way as sunlight does in plants by increasing cellular energy production and metabolism. This causes a beneficial ripple effect on the treatment area that promotes healing from the inside out. Nerve cells respond well to the biostimulating effects [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5505738/] of red and near infrared (NIR) light, making this natural treatment an effective therapy for neuropathic pain [https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10103-014-1552-1].  Nerve cells that are completely severed may or may not regrow on their own, but red light has been shown to stimulate cellular metabolism [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20358337/] and support the growth of new peripheral nerves. This can bridge the gap and restore sensation to feet that suffer from numbness. Nerve cells that are crushed may or may not recover but again. However, red light therapy supports the growth of new peripheral nerves. Nerve cells that are damaged by inflammation or other conditions can be supported by red light therapy. They may regain normal functioning in just a few months of consistent treatment. Two elements directly involved in nerve healing and regeneration are Schwann cells and fibroblasts. Schwann cells are specialized peripheral nervous system cells that mobilize in response to nerve damage. They form the myelin sheath, which is the protective layer that surrounds nerves and allows for fast communication. Fibroblasts are cells found in connective tissue. They help form the fibers necessary to reconnect severed or damaged tissue. They signal Schwann cells to regrow peripheral nerves.  Red Light Therapy helps support this process. Red light therapy is an umbrella term that includes the most beneficial red wavelengths (630-660nm) and NIR wavelengths (810-850nm) for easing neuropathy pain, reducing inflammation, and increasing blood flow. It uses FDA-cleared medical-grade light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to deliver concentrated wavelengths of red and/or near-infrared light where it absorbs deep into the tissues to stimulate cells to perform at their best. Lets get you started on your journey with a non-surgical option to improve your foot pain or assist you in faster healing.  Call us for a consultation or set up your appointment online by clicking here [https://www.feetdoc.com/locations/eureka-podiatrist-mo/].        MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Eureka Location [https://app.drchrono.com/scheduling/offices/dGhpcyBpcyAxNiBjaGFyc1iDOMs0V-mLTafEtdB_M0E%3D] Telemedicine Appointment [https://www.feetdoc.com/locations/telemedicine-visit/] LOCATIONS * Eureka [https://www.feetdoc.com/locations/eureka-podiatrist-mo/] * Telemedicine Visit [https://www.feetdoc.com/locations/telemedicine-visit/] RECENT POSTS * Treatment Protocol for Peripheral Neuropathy [https://www.feetdoc.com/blog/treatment-protocol-for-peripheral-neuropathy/] * Red Light Therapy for Peripheral Neuropathy [https://www.feetdoc.com/blog/red-light-therapy-for-peripheral-neuropathy/] * Why most elective foot surgeries are not necessary? [https://www.feetdoc.com/podcasts/why-most-elective-foot-surgeries-are-not-necessary/] * Alternative treatments for foot pain and how ibuprofen broke my ankle [https://www.feetdoc.com/podcasts/alternative-treatments-for-foot-pain-and-how-ibuprofen-broke-my-ankle/] * Halloween Edition-Bloody Ingrown Toenails [https://www.feetdoc.com/podcasts/halloween-edition-bloody-ingrown-toenails/] COMMON FOOT PROBLEMS * Heel Pain [https://www.feetdoc.com/services/plantar-fasciitis-heel-pain/] * Sports injuries [https://www.feetdoc.com/blog/what-are-the-most-common-sports-injuries-in-the-foot/] * Running injuries [https://www.feetdoc.com/podcasts/kobe-bryant-achilles-injury/] * Fungus Toenails [https://www.feetdoc.com/blog/how-to-cure-ugly-toenails/] * Ingrown toenail care [https://www.feetdoc.com/blog/ingrown-toenail-removal-in-five-steps/] * Pediatric Foot [https://www.feetdoc.com/podcasts/infant-walkers-healthy-infant-foot-development/] Buy Supplments [https://drtimko.standardprocess.com/] ACCEPTED INSURANCE PLANS HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS IN MISSOURI THAT ARCH CITY FOOT & ANKLE ARE CONTRACTED TO: * United Health Care * Blue Cross and Blue Shield * Anthem BCBS * Medicare * Medicaid * Railroad Medicare * Cigna * Aetna * GHP * Advantra * Mercy * Healthlink * Healthcare USA * Tricare * Wellcare * Please contact the office if your insurance plan is not listed above. The post Red Light Therapy for Peripheral Neuropathy [https://www.feetdoc.com/blog/red-light-therapy-for-peripheral-neuropathy/] appeared first on Arch City Foot & Ankle [https://www.feetdoc.com].

Why most elective foot surgeries are not necessary?

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Alternative treatments for foot pain and how ibuprofen broke my ankle

We have been taught by many years of practice and schooling that traditionally our first treatment of choice and the standard of care for chronic and acute pain is the use of anti-inflammatory medication. This can include oral medicine or injectable types. But……it’s not a cure…..just a bandaid for the pain and they’re cheap bandaids. Listen to my podcast about how we can battle foot pain with alternative medicines and why I think they work better than OTC and prescription medications. What type of problems cause foot pain?  Acute vs Chronic.  We are going focus on general foot pain. List of foot problems that cause pain and can be treated safely with foot pain alternative treatments -Arthritis  -PF -ingrown toenails -sprains -broken bones -even fungal toenails cause pain -Bone bruises  -cartilage damage -Tendinitis Listen in for some great suggestions for alternative food supplements that will help reduce your inflammation. Very good article that lists all herbal medicines that I talk about in this podcast that will help with foot pain alternative treatments https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4877453/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpmc%2Farticles%2FPMC4877453%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE94OERFelhTcXhTSlJaLUpTTmlxdEFYWFhOUXxBQ3Jtc0trZHBlOWkyMjU5cHRvMlRWcUswZmxzNmJIdnpkN1pxTlJtWDdMekVzT2VoTElrVVJHb2YxZ29ZaTNfODUxY01XQVV2bzNMQjhjQXd6LTdocXFjVUNlUDZPaVljWTZFendqUEt4aDhiQ1c4M0R4M3Faaw%3D%3D&event=comments&stzid=Ugwc2nZSdwbIZ1MY6Mx4AaABAg] Article about the importance of Omega 3/6 on reducing inflammatory phases in the https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16841861/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16841861/] We have a new online patient ordering program! You can now get your Standard Process®, MediHerb®, and Standard conveniently from us. Contact our office for details. Sign up for Patient Direct at http://www.standardprocess.com. If you would like to have your Omega 3 and Omega 6 test simply with a finger prick test that here in Arch City Foot and Ankle can help. Check out this video about the test for more details. http://vimeo.com/408012742 [https://vimeo.com/408012742] > Home [https://www.feetdoc.com/] > Foot arthritis pain [https://www.feetdoc.com/services/foot-arthritis-pain/] The post Alternative treatments for foot pain and how ibuprofen broke my ankle [https://www.feetdoc.com/podcasts/alternative-treatments-for-foot-pain-and-how-ibuprofen-broke-my-ankle/] appeared first on Arch City Foot & Ankle [https://www.feetdoc.com].

Halloween Edition-Bloody Ingrown Toenails

Welcome back to What the Foot podcast and Happy Halloween. With winter on the way and the end of open toes shoes and sandals, we are going to discuss ingrown toenails, why we get them, how to fix them, and how to prevent them. I will also explain little about me and about why the delay in my podcast recording. Fracturing my ankle has helped me understand what my patients go through on the other side of anesthesia and how Brazilian jiu jitsu helped turn my life around.  Find me at http://www.feetdoc.com > Ingrown toenail care [https://www.feetdoc.com/services/ingrown-toenail-care/] https://www.facebook.com/stlfeetdoc [https://www.facebook.com/stlfeetdoc] Enjoy the show. The post Halloween Edition-Bloody Ingrown Toenails [https://www.feetdoc.com/podcasts/halloween-edition-bloody-ingrown-toenails/] appeared first on Arch City Foot & Ankle [https://www.feetdoc.com].