Neuropathy & Burning Feet Treatment St. Catharines — Experienced Chiropodist
Neuropathy and burning feet treatment in St. Catharines by a Registered Chiropodist. Sensory exam, custom orthotics, footwear & rehab. Book your assessment now.
If your feet feel numb, tingly, burning or painful, book an in‑clinic assessment with our Ontario registered chiropodist foot specialist — we check sensation, rule out biomechanical causes, and start symptom‑relief treatments to protect your feet and quality of life.
What we assess
At your visit we perform a focused sensory exam to detect loss of feeling, review medical history, medications, and lifestyle factors, and evaluate foot mechanics (gait, arch, calluses). Assessment guides safe next steps and helps prioritize blood tests or laboratory nerve testing when needed.
Why burning feet happen
Abnormal foot sensations have many causes beyond diabetes, including alcohol use, vitamin B deficiency, thyroid disease, anemia, medication side effects, sciatica, toxic exposures, chemotherapy, and inflammatory or infectious neuropathies. A thorough assessment helps separate systemic causes from local or biomechanical problems.
Diabetes and peripheral neuropathy — what to know
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is the most common cause of progressive numbness and burning in the feet; it often develops years after diagnosis and is less likely with good blood‑glucose control. Early assessment and glucose management reduce risk and complications.
Biomechanical contributors we check for
We evaluate for metatarsalgia, Morton’s neuroma, tight Achilles, hammertoes, and tarsal tunnel syndrome, all of which can mimic or worsen neuropathic symptoms. Identifying mechanical drivers lets us treat the source of pressure and reduce burning sensations.
In‑clinic treatments we offer
Topical agents and oral medication recommendations to reduce nerve pain when appropriate.
Ultrasound / phonophoresis to reduce local inflammation and ease symptoms.
Callus debridement by a chiropodist to remove painful pressure points safely.
Custom orthotics and footwear advice to redistribute pressure and improve comfort.
All treatments aim to reduce symptoms and improve function; they do not reverse established nerve damage but can significantly improve quality of life.
Practical self‑care tips
Check feet daily and report new wounds or colour changes.
Keep blood sugars controlled if you have diabetes; this delays neuropathy progression.
Use cool soaks for burning episodes, wear moisture‑wicking socks, and choose breathable leather shoes.
Treat athlete’s foot promptly and avoid DIY cutting or chemical removal of calluses.
Risks and when to seek more care
Some causes require further blood tests or neurologic studies
Early assessment improves outcomes; delaying care increases risk of wounds and complications.
If you have diabetes, loss of sensation raises wound risk — regular chiropody foot care to trim unruly toenails, corns and calluses to reduce your chances of infections and complications.
