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Saturday appointments are available at our Anaheim office.
Now Offering a $350 Comprehensive Foot Care Packages. Click to Know More.
Are you experiencing burning, tingling, or numbness in your feet? Foot numbness can be uncomfortable. It can even interfere with balance, walking, sleep, and your daily life. At Care Podiatry, we frequently see patients with numbness caused by diabetes, nerve compression, or poor circulation.
Occasional tingling that happens after sitting too long is harmless. However, sudden foot numbness can mean there is a major medical condition that needs quick check-up. Ignoring certain warning signs can cause balance problems and serious complications. Foot numbness is serious when you experience –
If numbness appears suddenly, especially on one side of the body, it could mean there is a neurological emergency.
If you cannot lift your foot, have difficulty moving your toes, or feel muscle weakness, this indicates significant nerve compression.
Increasing numbness that spreads from the toes upward indicates peripheral neuropathy or systemic nerve damage.
Reduced sensation in your feet affects stability and increases the risk of falling, usually in older adults.
It is especially concerning for diabetic patients. Loss of protective sensation increases the risk of infections or even ulcers.
Diabetic Neuropathy
Pinched Nerve
Poor Circulation
Vitamin Deficiency
Gradual numbness, loss of sensation, and foot sensitivity
Tingling, numbness, burning, weakness
Shooting pain, weakness, numbness in toes
Cramping, cold feet, numbness during activity
Burning, tingling, numbness along the inside of the ankle/foot
Sudden numbness, fatigue, and muscle weakness
Most patients assume that numbness will go away on its own. Unfortunately, that’s rarely the case. If nerve issues are not treated, these can lead to –
We treat foot numbness by identifying the cause, such as nerve damage, poor circulation, or conditions like diabetes. Our treatment plans along with other foot services focus more on relieving pressure on the nerves and improving overall foot function. Most patients benefit from non-surgical options like physical therapy, proper footwear, and lifestyle changes that improve nerve health.
When needed, medications can be used to reduce symptoms like tingling or burning. In severe cases, treatments like injections or minor procedures are recommended to determine the nerve compression. We aim to relieve your symptoms and prevent long-term complications.
Treatment for collapsed arches and progressive flattening of the foot.
Treatment for painful bony bumps at the base of the big toe joint.
Relief and management for arthritis-related joint pain in the feet.
Diagnosis and treatment for tingling, numbness, and loss of sensation.
Targeted care to identify and resolve the source of persistent foot pain.
Correction for bent or curled toes through conservative and surgical options.
Treatment for calcium deposits causing heel pain and inflammation.
Gentle, effective removal and prevention of painful ingrown toenails.
Effective relief for the most common cause of chronic heel pain.
Treatment for tibial nerve compression causing burning or tingling.
Safe, professional toenail trimming for diabetic and elderly patients.
If you have ongoing numbness in your feet, call our experts to schedule a professional evaluation in our Anaheim or Lakewood office. We determine the cause to prevent long-term complications.
No. Diabetes is a common cause, but most non-diabetic patients experience numbness due to spinal issues, nerve compression, nutritional deficiencies, or circulation problems.
Temporary numbness that arises from sitting too long resolves quickly. However, consistent numbness does not improve without treatment.
You should book an appointment with our podiatrists if numbness –
It can be. Numbness shows that nerves are damaged, compressed, or irritated.
