If you have painful burning or numbness in your lower extremities, you may have developed a condition known as neuropathy. Neuropathy is an impairment of your nervous system that results in numbness, burning, or a 'pins and needles' sensation in your extremities that causes great discomfort. and distress. Our podiatrist can help. Dr. Edward Lang and New Orleans Podiatry Associates provide a wide range of podiatry services, including Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy to treat painful neuropathy. He has two convenient office locations in New Orleans, and Metairie, LA, to help you.
What You Need To Know About Neuropathy and Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy
Neuropathy develops as a result of nervous system damage. You may notice some of these signs and symptoms in your feet and legs:
- Tingling or numbness
- Burning pain or sharp stabbing pain
- Muscle weakness or balance issues
The signs and symptoms can develop suddenly or occur gradually over time. If you notice any of the signs and symptoms listed above, you need to seek out the help of a podiatrist.
If you choose to visit Dr. Edward Lang and New Orleans Podiatry Associates, our podiatrist will begin with a check of your reflexes and nerve sensations in your feet and legs. This is performed during your examination, and if necessary, with the use of sudomotor testing. Our podiatrist may also recommend laboratory testing to evaluate your genomics and/or nervous system health.
If you are diagnosed with neuropathy, one of the most promising treatments for this condition is Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy. This treatment uses low-level light energy, which produces very low heat energy while stimulating nerve function at the mitochondrial level. It’s an excellent treatment for improving healing, improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and reducing pain. Class IV Red Light Laser studies include improvement in the following areas:
- Stimulate and regenerate tissue, cells, and nerves
- Increase cellular metabolism
- Improve circulation
- Decrease swelling, inflammation, and pain
When you choose Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy, you will enjoy a treatment that is:
- Non-invasive, with no incisions or sutures involved
- Convenient, comfortable treatment requiring no downtime, so you can get back to your day
- Safe, because it has been rigorously tested and approved by the FDA
If you suffer from painful neuropathy, you owe it to yourself to discover the benefits of Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy, available from Dr. Edward Lang and New Orleans Podiatry Associates
Want To Know More?
To discover more about the benefits of Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy and how it can help with neuropathy, call Dr. Edward Lang at New Orleans Podiatry Associates. You can reach him in the New Orleans, LA, office by calling (504) 897-3627 or in Metairie, LA, by calling (504) 457-2300, or by texting our communication platform (866) 875-4579. Call or text today.