Peripheral Neuropathy Relief in the Feet & Legs - Ask Doctor Jo

Peripheral neuropathy is basically when you have damage to your peripheral nerves from either a trauma or disease. This can cause your hands and/or feet become numb and tingly. I'll focus on the feet/legs for this video. See Doctor Jo’s blog post about this at: www.askdoctorjo.com/peripheral...
Peripheral neuropathy can be caused from diabetes, medications, or even chemotherapy, as well as many other things. Having good flexibility and strength in these areas will help.
The first stretch will be a calf stretch. Sit on the ground with your legs straight out in front of you. You can bend the leg you are not stretching towards you. Put a belt, towel, or dog leash around the ball of your foot. Keep your back and knee straight, and relax your ankle. Pull your foot towards you with the strap until you feel a stretch. Hold this for 30 seconds, and do it three times on each side.
Next are ankle pumps. With your legs straight out in front of you, place a roll just under your ankle so your heel can move freely. Trying to keep your leg straight and moving only at your ankle, pull your foot up towards you, and then push it down like you are pushing on a peddle. Then you will do ankle circles. Again, try not to move your whole leg. Keep the movement at the ankle. Do ten one direction, and then reverse it and do ten the other direction.
Now you will do a simple straight leg raise (SLR). You want to squeeze your muscles tight to lock out the knee and pull your toes towards your head to keep the whole leg straight. This will work your hip flexor muscles when you lift your leg off the ground. Use slow controlled movements to make sure you are using the muscles and not momentum. Start off with ten, and work your way up.
Then, you are going to lie on your side. The top leg is going to stay straight and pull your toes up towards you. Keep your body in a straight line as well. This is going to work your hip abductor muscles. Then you are going to work the bottom leg working your hip adductor muscles. Same as above, keep the leg straight. Start with ten of each of these, and do both sides.
In standing, you will do a heel/toe raise off the ground. Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart, come up on your toes as high as you can. Try not to lean forward, but bring your body straight up and slowly come back down. Push off as much as you can so your heel leaves the ground. Then lift your toes off the ground, alternating back and forth. Start off with ten and work your way up to 20-25.
The last exercise will be a balance series. Stand on one foot, but hold onto something sturdy. Try to balance for 30 seconds to a minute. When that becomes easy, just use one finger one each side. Then just one finger for balance, and finally try balancing without holding on at all.
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[@AskDoctorJo]

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[@edkurtz]

Great Doc, But does the worksheet cover arms and hands too? Thank You 😊

[@gv1043]

Jon Smith z

[@wajeehaislam1631]

My nerves are causing pain to my right leg

[@eduardoarosemena655]

Excellent Doctor, thanks.

[@teenawhite3997]

Diabetes run in my family, I had my doctor check several times. No diabetes but I have strong symptoms. I’ve been having this tingly, weird feeling. I’ve googled and this came up. I’ve tried this exercise and it’s amaaaazing. I tried having my husband massage but only made it worse. Thank you for this video.

[@OffendingBarbie]

In 2014 I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. For the past four years life has been very challenging, being only 22, not settled in a place for more than 5 months at a time, living with abusive family and not being able to afford medical for my condition. I have been living insulin free for over a year, but complications kicked in, i struggle to walk, i fall when i try, i cannot jump or lift heavy things or i fall. My legs are dying fast. I tried these exercises this morning and gave it about two hours and tried again, the results are very very amazing. It did not fix the problem but it gave me the ability to stretch and walk around for a bit without falling. I feel the more i do this, the better it is going to get! Thank you for teaching me something that 8 Specialists ive been seeing these last 4 years wasnt able to teach me. Its awfully sad how the medical business now days is more about the money than it is about the Patient.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I'm glad they are helping. Sorry you haven't gotten much help from your doctors. Also, if you happen to have access to a pool, often water walking is very helpful as well. Good luck.

[@afuafrimpong6566]

@@AskDoctorJo I’ll

[@traciefishburn]

Andrea how are you feeling now?

[@syedqadr2875]

@@traciefishburn I'm also wondering.. Hope she is okay..

[@annjee6756]

Andrea, I hope u are doing well🙏🙏

[@ladokedurotoye7822]

I started doing these activities only five days ago, and I am amazed by the huge positive effect that it has caused on my feet. More than 80% of the tingling and burning sensations that I used to feel, has gone. Thank you Dr Jo.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Glad they are helping.

[@user-if1eq6nk3f]

I have started on these exercises a thank God feeling much better. I am also with burning, pins and needles suffering so much, thank God for KZbin doctors and their advice.🙏❤️

[@ivetahromjakova1877]

This genuinely worked !! I’ve had tingling and extreme pain for two days. It started escalating from my feet to my whole legs and after doing those stretches the tingling feeling has gone !! Highly recommend!!!

[@nageshnimbalkar4091]

@@bh613 any further improvement

[@whydidwedothat]

I was diagnosed with PN 3 months ago and I’m nearly going out of my mind with the burning, numbness and tingling sensation. The pain is relentless and debilitating. I’m going to try your routine, please pray for me.

[@kylorenthehusky2584]

How’s your pain these days? Did you do these stretches?

[@whydidwedothat]

@@kylorenthehusky2584 my pain is relentless 24/7. After a Ct scan, looks like I need a disc replacement among other things causing a pinched nerve. I’m pretty scared to be honest.

[@kylorenthehusky2584]

@@whydidwedothat sorry to hear that, Paul. ❤️ hope things improve with surgery

[@ea2620]

🙏

[@whydidwedothat]

@@kylorenthehusky2584 thank you so much. I’m sorry for replying so late.

[@mikegonzalez3913]

Just reading all these comments shows how much people are suffering. Wow, I’m praying for you all. I get sharp pins and needles pain and numbness on left thigh when I get up each day but it goes away for the most part when I stay active throughout the day. I will even do like 50 continuous squats throughout the day to pump thigh muscles and it works.

[@playinsincepong1]

Thank you for the kind sentiments, Mike...Hope you are feeling well.

[@R3TR1BUT1ONz]

Hows your neuropathy now a days any improvement also are you diabetic?

[@loricaci7575]

Very nice , Mike. Thank you

[@janemarykeepitreal1502]

@@loricaci7575 how is going now ??

[@ghazalihashim846]

@@R3TR1BUT1ONz ⁹

[@TheMazreggae]

OMG - I used to be super athletic , playing soccer, basketball, biking, softball but PN has stopped from enjoying that and these exercises are exactly what I need to start doing to get back a sense of balance. Thank you so much.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Good luck.

[@arshadmahmood6897]

Mam,what is the answer to huge numbnes and burning in hahds.I cant drive,can not close my buttons,no walk due to legs nearopathy upto knees.please suggest exercises for hands also.Medicines may also be recommended.Thanks.

[@GorFrag]

holy wow! thank you so much!!! i pain isnt gone, but its so much less already. you have made my life better. please know that!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@MB-uj7hp]

@@mariajensen2539 learn how to spell

[@mantosh56]

@@mariajensen2539 Learn some manners too!!!

[@johnvollmar8414]

@@mariajensen2539 I heard none of that. Everything she says is relevant. Who hurt you?

[@shamimali2849]

Thank you so much Dr.Jo. I was having pin and needle pain on my left side(arms, legs and till my toe) I started this exercise following your videos and instructions, now I feel relief from my pain. No words to express my words of thanks to you. God bless you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@soskafathi]

If hydrotherapy benefit for PN duo chemothrapy

[@johnrobinson1185]

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[@itsmereadyplayerone7338]

Try wet cupping

[@NomhleMaketo]

Thanks for the info and demonstration elderly watching RSA 7:03 7:03

[@sarahvetoe8134]

My PN has come on very rapidly. I’ve been sort of being treated for it. By that, I mean I’ve seen my doctor several times over the past 9 months and finally got a referral to a specialist as we can’t seem to work out what is causing it to continue to get worse. These stretches have given me the best relief I’ve had in all that time. So simple and easy, but the returns are a godsend. Thank you for this. There are so many of us living with this and we all know how life altering it is both mentally and physically. It certainly didn’t help my mental state as I was staying pretty tightly isolated during this pandemic. That’s an awful lot of time to be alone with nothing, but a wall of constant pain. I had my wonderful family with me on our bubble and they’ve been very patient and understanding, but you still feel very alone in that pain. I wish everyone who finds this the very best of luck. Hopefully, a cure can be found and we won’t just be in mitigation mode. Again, thank you very much for these stretches.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@lajeanmaker3271]

This exercise already took my pain away. I hope it keeps working

[@ofrapeters3952]

It somewhat comforts me to know I am not alone with my chronic pain . I was diagnosed with M.S 30 years ago , and 5 years ago with neuropathy and trigeminal neuralgia . I should be in a wheel chair by now , but what helped me to stay on my feel and still be able to walk ( not very good but walking) is doing inner work and healing traumas and learning to connect with myself . I still have a lot of pain , and even though it’s also physical , there is always an emotional and mental connection to every physical condition . So my work is not done , but I have seen improvement throughout the years as a result of my spiritual and inner work . I know it works because I also work with others for 30 years . So I hope someone will take something from what I wrote and it helps that person ❤️

[@Tom_from_Midtown]

Hi Ofra, that's really beautiful and encouraging to hear. I'd love to help be a support for you, and vice versa, if you're interested!

[@buscandolaluz9273]

Thank so much for letting me know that spiritual healing does work. I tried it for a while for lupus neuropathy but then stopped, but know I will start once again. Thank you for encouraging 💫⚡️✨🌙🌈

[@ofrapeters3952]

Sylvia take care , wishing you much improvement .. be well !

[@mares2223]

Hello Ofra Peters your message gave me hope, i started to feel pins and needles and numbness like 2 months, im searching what to do to help ease this sensations. I read your message what could not understood everything can you message me to explain it with more details. Thank you

[@daweigo6851]

Good for you 👏👏👏👏

[@angelicalynnlove]

Thank you! I had an insane amount of nerve pain today after having a fever. Nothing was calming my nerves not even peppermint oil. This finally relaxed me enough to finally be able to sleep. I have Sjogrens and really itchy skin too and constant muscle spasms. I'm looking forward to trying this while also working w my doctor. God bless you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@pavlover1]

Dr. Jo....I cannot thank you enough for these stretches! They help get me through the day!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I'm glad they helped.

[@javidtan3167]

Are they still helping after a year

[@arcr717]

@@javidtan3167 absolutely

[@brucestewart7371]

My case is absolutely excruciating. Exercises like this, and I’ve done them before, seem to help the body as a whole, but in the affected areas, it causes a great deal of lingering pain. I go to physical therapy for the expressed purpose of avoiding foot amputation. I’m not diabetic, I’m idiopathic. My veins are starting to pop out and give me another excruciating symptom. Watching for circulation problems and discoloration on and by the veins. The pain progresses over the years. I’ve had it for 12. I wish everyone the best. Keep exercising but listen to your body and don’t overdo it, that has consequences. And always keep in mind that exercising in the pool works, especially for severe cases like mine. Keep up the good work, doc. The neuropathy community needs help! Bruce

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks. Aquatic therapy is definitely a great option to get movement and improve circulation without too much impact that will increase the pain.

[@eileendobell3106]

My feet legs have been burning and painful especially at night but during this heat wave during the day. I tried some of your exercises in the middle of the night and got such relief that I was able to fall asleep again without pain. Many thanks.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome.

[@briancaine9130]

Same. Pleasantly surprised.

[@lorelynlador309]

I just watch the video because I have numbs legs whole day. Thank you so much it helps me a lot. While having my work, I do the stretching of my leg.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@MikiDoodleMom]

Not only was the nerve pain painful, but probably worse was the stress it caused me. I of course googled every linked disease, EVEN THOUGH I suspected the issue was stemming from my back and down my legs. Stretching made ALL the difference in the world! Thanks for the video, that redirected me, into the direction I knew. Feels great to not have the pain! If I sense it coming on I just take time to stretch. Usually it first hurts in my left foot, so I stretch the right side of my back and hip! 😁

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@AgripinoMalabute-pr3km]

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[@alphaberryxo]

I have been suffering from this since a 6 week hospitalization for Diabetic pancreatitis. I am SO glad I found this channel

[@AskDoctorJo]

I hope they help.

[@richsvideojournal6385]

Yes Excersize helps. The more I walk my Service K 9 during the day the less pain I have especially at night. That is when the pains in my feet are the worse. Keep moving step by step. I have to keep something that is comfortable on my feet at all times other wise the pain increases. Wear something on feet even when in bed; keeps pains undercontrol. I don't take pain meds and won't do pain meds.

[@angie22240]

Your methods of exercise are simple and easy to follow. I am a MD. Appreciate your efforts to teach people.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks.

[@soulstice69]

Thank you so much!! I love you!! Have had trouble with dull numb pain in my feet and ankles for months. After just two days of your techniques, I already have a big noticeable improvement!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@averyt6521]

@@AskDoctorJo wat can I do to do calf raises? Just keep g Trying?

[@f.m.r.1437]

I already do some of these moves, just naturally, to try and lesson the pain in my feet. Your video is excellent and I really like your socks. Thank you for this useful information, Dr. Jo.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@fuzzzy88]

I have been suffering with Neuropathy since AUG 2020 after a really bad covid fight that almost killed me and got me diagnosed with diabetes. I have been trying all kinds of things and honestly, while I get some minor temporary relief, I can clearly tell I am not actively combating the pain, just making it hurt less for a few hours. I have struggled to find any clear and honest assistance, either paid for while in Dr offices or searching online on my own. Just lots of gimmicks for sale or snake oil procedures. This morning I am trying your stretch routine. I am going to stick with it religiously for the next 2 weeks and come back here with my results. If nothing else, thank you creating honest helpful content in a sea of get rich schemes for this condition. It's such a frustrating thing to live with and demoralizing when searching for results and all you see are get rich predators. So, thank you for this. See you in 2 weeks.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I hope they help.

[@kozilla8873]

My legs are numb and tired, every move feels wrong but after following this video the discomfort has gone, thank you dr joe!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@markrunyon5524]

I have,charcot marie tooth disease and pre diabetic,my feet are alway"s numb.These exercises are a big help!I now have more feeling and sensation in my feet than I"ve had in years,THANK YOU!I see a podiatrist once a week and a neurologist every 3 months.Nothing like this was ever suggested to me,it was basically-live with it.,your beyond physical therapy helping you.The lesson for me is don"t ever give up! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I'm glad they are helping!

[@leaveittolefty]

i had genetic test showed CMT. neurologist dismissed it. lost

[@TheIdeabaker]

Thank you for such a straightforward explanation of these exercises. Will be incorporating them into my daily movement. Might you possibly create a similar video for neuropathy in the hands and arms?

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks. Yes, I have one for the hands as well. You can find it at: kzbin.info

[@TheIdeabaker]

@@AskDoctorJo oh, Thank you so much!

[@pheapk7875]

Your exercises help with the numbness, balancing, and got my hip and lower abs smaller. I make a habit of doing the exercises even if I was sitting watch TV, just rotate my angles and move them up and down. My foot neuropathy was resulted from my drinking. I stop for 3 months now, well cut down 95%. I'm able to run and slowly regain the feeling/control in my foot. 9/14/22.

[@rebeccamorris2728]

I suffer from PN and these exercises & stretches are exactly what ive learned to do naturally for some relief. The movement really helps get the blood moving. I also exercise in the pool & do light therapy which really helps. I love your videos they help me find new ways to treat my pain.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks! Good luck.

[@jeansmith1388]

Rebecca Morri

[@polinab.4126]

Is it getting better and heals?

[@thomasskokan4644]

Rebecca Morris Was wondering if u r doing t Dinshah light therapy ? Spectro- Chrome Therapy in Mal aga So.Jersey.I hd good results 4 a # of conds but not neuropathy... what kind of light therapy do u use / recommend 4 neuropathy ??? Thank u , Bless u & urs, Thomas

[@MichaelChylinski]

Rebecca Morris the therapy pool is the best thing but they are really hard to find and expensive.

[@markshields5015]

I've had some pain and nerve issues especially in my left foot from my Parkinson's, and your exercises might be just what the Dr ordered for nerves and also mobility, thank you- thank you Dr. Jo! 💛

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome! Good luck.

[@paulaarmstrong9208]

Hello Dr. Jo, 1st I appreciate that you dress modestly and in proper apparel for the exercises you are demonstrating, it certainly makes a statement of who and what you are and are about. 2nd your manner of presentation is perfect, your volume, pace and clarity are right on. 3rd I used your exercises for costo condritis that I thought i may have been experiencing, and it WORKED! even though I didn't do all and long enough,. THANKS AND KEEP UP YOUR GREAT HELP AIDS FOR ALL. Robert

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome. I'm glad they helped!

[@tomthumb9839]

Dr. Jo, respectfully, thank you for your kind & loving attitude.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@amitpai6501]

@@AskDoctorJo my feet skin feels little hard please suggest exercise

[@alexgourdine4895]

Dr. I've only just developed neuropathy, and it's devastating. Just wanted to say thank you for the information. It's greatly appreciated !

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@kevinrosslucenara3889]

This stretches are very helpful thank you for sharing this❤️I have pheriperal neuropathy for 5months now, i cant walk due to pain and balance problems, laying in bed makes the pain even worse, pain relievers also wont work on my painful feet. For four months i struggled so much i cant even sleep for straight onr hour. Now i tried acupuncture 4 sessions now and some exercises and stretches,i did gain my balance 85percent,less pain on my foot and legs, i can walk on a threadmill 3km/h for 30minutes now in a very less sometimes no pain at my feet at all

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@whitemorn]

I like to support any video channel that helps people without charging them money. As a former Touch for Health practitioner, I thank you Dr. Jo for your most precise and thorough presentation!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks.

[@whitemorn]

@@AskDoctorJo You're welcome! Can't wait to see your other published videos!

[@karnigbeylikjian9837]

Her style is so easy and natural. Really good! I have neuropathy for delayed back surgery and these are for useful for me. Thank you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome. Good luck.

[@patriciajones7555]

Thank you! You did a great job explaining these exercises . I appreciate the information!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@marymaher4036]

Thank you so much!! Simple yet very effective. I appreciate the uncomplicated instructions.😀

[@abdulvahab.n.m.n.m7491]

Nice

[@rosaliesolanonunez9294]

Thank you so much Doc it's a big help for people like me who suffers T2D. Hugs 🤗🤗 from the beautiful tropical country of the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@antonbernardo6995]

Same here Kabayan. Thanks Doc Jo for the video

[@jackiemecheri4418]

OMG perfect timing...so many problems with feet and angles starting on this daily TODAY...thank you so much xx

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@djaltm8]

Hi Jo glad I found your channel.

[@roscoerick9967]

Thank you! I suffer daily from neuropathy due to uncontrolled diabetics since 13 I am now 32 and known I’ve had neuropathy since I was 20. These excercises have helped thank you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@edgarneil]

Love this lady she’s helpful to ppl

[@yolandauribe12170]

Thank you very much for showing these exercises. Helping me a lot, I’m diabetic. Thanks again Doctor Jo

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Good luck.

[@skylarludlow29]

Thank you so so so much. I started having arm and leg pain with tingling in both my hands and feet starting last week, with my doctors thinking my heartburn medication may have helped lead to vitamin deficiencies and potentially causing my nerve damage, anemia, or peripheral neuropathy (whatever this might be). Have yet to be diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy, but all signs point to it; just waiting now to get some blood work done for vitamin deficiency and hopefully get an EMG done with a neurologist. I’ve spent the last few nights struggling to get relief in order to fall asleep, but your exercise videos for both hands and feet have helped me already on my first time doing them. You definitely gained a new subscriber and fan, thank you once again 🙏🏻😀

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks for subscribing. I'm glad it's helping.

[@GripAndRip25]

Type 1 diabetic for 3 years and The hip abductor muscle stretch immediately relieved the numbness and tingling. If your diabetic and struggle from lower body tingling and numbness give this a try!

[@FNMCaffeine]

This is helpful. Do you have a video with specific exercises for someone who is elderly?

[@theempressgaming5572]

it is very useful. the pain relieved just in one day after trying this

[@margaretokon7842]

I'm suffering from peripheral neuropathy as a result of overdosed chemotherapy, it's so serve that it got me scared. But I pray God move through these exercises to bring relief. Thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@ModishM]

thankyou so much,idk why this made me cry because I was feeling this for 3 days straight but after I worked out i was completely fine,and I had a knee injury 6 years ago and thts also why. I'm glad this video came up on my feed,so basically i need to continue to work out as usual.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@speakfacts3978]

I am in pain,I pray a lot

[@tomthumb9839]

Wow! More exercises that directly affect me and my health issues. It's amazing that since I subscribed, I have received more helpful information from you than I ever did from my MD. He simply diagnosed my neuropathy and sent me on my way. All he ever wanted to do was give me prescriptions, never any therapy which is why I stopped going to see him 4 years ago. Thank you for improving my life.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!! Good luck.

[@tomthumb9839]

AskDoctorJo The luck is when I found your videos. My health improving is not luck, it's practicing your stretches!

[@TheHappyheart77]

Tom thumb...very wise (unless you get serious issues with your pain)..I`m now on Zomorph (Morphine capsules) ,but I still need extra relief.Once you start on the road of the really strong meds ,you only tend to need to increase them ,as your body gets accustomed to them.Love these videos ,because even though my pain can be severe ,exercises really help with numbness ,or when you seize up.Glad you`re feeling better!!

[@pamelaibe1733]

Yep Tom, I find Drs really don't know all that much. You have to advocate for yourself and demand referrals to physical therapy and neurology. Drs are so specialized these days it takes months and sometimes years to get a true diagnosis of one's condition. I also use the internet and youtube to do my own research. I had a great endocronigist who would google things during my visit with him when I asked specific questions. LOL Too bad he has left my clinic he really was a good doctor.

[@donnaleeah5075]

TheHappyheart77 I'm OFF morphine. I "thought" it was helping. But my PCP explained the nerve receptors become dull due to the narcotics. I had thought "bull", but decided to go off the morphine. Note: she was not in favor of my doing so, but I no longer wanted to feel and be limited by them. I cut back safely, but off them. She's impressed lol so am i!!! It's been close to 18 months. If you research it and have support,,,,for me I DO feel much better.

[@ericclaption4959]

Your exercises are awesome I've been working out over 40 years and there's always something you can learn

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!

[@milloexplorationvlogs3658]

Thank you for being a life saver in 2022! Nerve pain on top of my foot gone after doing those stretches!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@shaangujjar2435]

Thanks Dr my child is on chemo treatment and have problem in his feet and hands.I apply your exercises on him and he got a lot relief.Thanks again for such a useful videos . Regards from Pakistan

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I'm glad they helped.

[@davidspargo8414]

i didn’t think anything would work and stop me from having these pains but after watching this and doing the stretches once i felt my feet comming back to how they usto be thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@jonas33428]

Thank you so much! Just doing this once before sleep and my boody feelt so much better! And finally some good resting sleep again!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@tomfertitta8657]

I don’t have tingling in my feet but the skin on the bottom feels tight and in the evening especially in bed they feel very hot.

[@lizmoore7191]

I've been doing these exercises for only a few days but already feel a great improvement. No more pain, and more feeling in my feet and lower legs. Thank you so much!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I'm glad they are helping.

[@TheChivo2012]

What a great video. I have suffered from peripheral neuropathy for approx. 5 yrs. Trust me folks It only gets worse. I think if I had started these types of stretches back then it would not be as severe today. Thanks Doc Jo!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome!

[@antoniop9413]

This is great .I'd almost lost all feeling in my right foot .I've started doing these exercises and they're working well. Tried all sorts of meds with no joy .This is working for me thank you Doc !

[@vathsalat5104]

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[@jeancoleman687]

TheChivo2012 ?

[@fredflintstone4594]

I've had severe case twenty years now and your right. Legs first and arms started about 8 years ago. It's the worst pain and living conditions that's not terminal. I've been on fentyanl patches over ten years for the pain. It is a horrible drug but the only chance of any normalcy in life now. Good luck.

[@taslimaakhter1510]

Thanks for wonderful work. I have sciatica and plantar fasciitis when l sleep l feel my feet heavy and tight please show sleep position. Please please give me good advice how to sleep.

[@flossymaeone]

Really good tips and exercises, just what I was looking for...ty

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@andiegreen2304]

Neuropathy in my feet due to MS has left me in bed with a heating pad for the last 5 yrs and I'm 35! Can't wait to try these thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I hope they help.

[@skronked]

Thanks. I'm in love with Dr. Joe. My peripheral neuropathy gets bad bad in winter. Nebraska is brutal.

[@alicefreeman9794]

I needed this really bad tonight thanks for being here

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@juliamontalvo9717]

Thank you so much for showing these exercises for neuropathy. I have on my hands and feet. I was doing them with you and felt relief right away. Thank you again

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@Mr551955]

Thank you 🙏 these very simple exercises are very beneficial for those suffering from Blood circulation issues. Thank you, keep up the good work 👍 God Bless You 🙏

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome.

[@oya_the_goddess8854]

I had a seizure and it shocked my brain and did nerve damage. I can no longer feel much emotions nor am I empathetic towards people like I use to. I use to be the best dancer until this...I pray for immense healing from this numbness. I can barely feel or taste. I feel the circulation flowing after doing these stretches. I didn’t know what to do. Thank you so much !

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Good luck.

[@stephen579]

I get pain in my legs when walking and I fall over a lot if I sit on the floor I can't get up without pulling myself up on something.

[@zandydoblon1188]

Thank you, Jo! I've been suffering from this kind of medical concern. I am an active person. I do some exercises and if I have time, I go on an outdoor adventure. However, my feet have started to get worst and now, I am looking for some sort of exercises I can do at home. KZbin recommended this one! Thanks a lot!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I hope they help.

[@shirleydevore1952]

What is best exercise to do if in couple months you'll be getting ready for knee surgery. The same leg has the neurophy from shingles 15 years ago.

[@patriciaannredd2544]

This is great info, thank you! I just found your channel and looks like you have a number of videos that would be very helpful to me. I did not see one for tingling and numbness in the hands, particularly the thumb/index finger area. Can you help here?

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! Yes, I have several for those. You can find them at: kzbin.info

[@siamkarl]

My wife has PN and symptoms are numbness in feet / legs - and also heat pain fairly often. I am interested in the infrared heating product from Thermatex you recommended in a video. Will heating with the infrared heating product possibly increase PN heat pain? Thanks!

[@darknessisserenity]

thank you ever so, simple easy things I can do myself !

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@philipshutovsky3682]

Hi Dr, I have this feeling in my right leg that feels like I need to constantly stretch my leg. It does not feel bad it is just annoying. I also have electric shock in my big toe, pressure on my arch, and coldness on my ankles sometimes and very rarely I’ll feel a shooting sensation in my tail Bone if I sit weird. My other leg is fine. I’m really scared and because of Covid I can’t see a neurologist. Do you think this could be peripheral neuropathy or Sciatica? Thank you so much

[@organicname4123]

I have the same thing is it gone and of it is how did you get rid of it? I'm scared rn for my legs pls respond

[@jcepri]

I get the strangest sensations in my legs, but I know it's circulation because I have a history of varicose veins and DVT. My legs feel a combination of heavy, and warm. I do get numbness and tingling on the upper thighs, but that's on the surface. The issue I'm referring to is deep inside. When I get out of bed, I can feel the blood going down there. It feels very uncomfortable. My doc has me on a blood thinner and I was told to stay hydrated and wear stockings. I wish this was reversable, but I tend to doubt it. It's just gotten worse by the year.

[@Case_12]

I have neuropathy in my right foot up to my knee and less severely in my left foot. I just started working again recently because I was out of work due to a seizure. I've found my neuropathy getting progressively worse as it was severe pain and electric shocking feeling 24/7 before taking muscle relaxers. I found your video a while back didn't do it. then today I had the pain of desperation to do it and WOW it was so worth it. All of my lower body feels so much better. My goal is 2-3 times a day. Thank You sooo much!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@marilynemeek2957]

Broke hip 2 months ago. Need exercise to start walking . Thank you.

[@CarolinaGirl-it5gl]

Thanks for the exercises. They are the same one I used when I had my hip replaced 10 years ago. I am definitely going to give them a try.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@boodramseepaul4964]

Hi Dr jo I was injured in my work I just check about your exercise bcause I get these burning sensation in both feet so I will b trying out these exercises

[@1809steph]

It really works . I have suffered for 6 months . Thank you Dr Jo !!!!.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@crazeedogs]

So glad I found your channel. The exercises for the hands worked so well I subscribed and found this video and these really helped as well. Thanks so much 💓

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Glad they are helping!

[@sarahfranco1212]

Do these exercises work for more serious peripheral neuropathy (feet)?? I'm afraid I've ignored it for too long!!!

[@celesteprice9164]

Thank you so much for sharing these tools freely. I have been suffering for years with neuropathy and I just believed that I was doomed to suffer for life. Since I have started these practices I am now starting to feel relief and it has just been a few days. Thank you, you are a true god send.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I'm glad they are helping.

[@nehapandey5141]

How many times a day you are you doing these exercises please tell my Mom is in extreme pain..

[@celesteprice9164]

@@nehapandey5141 Hi Neha at least 3 times a day.

[@nehapandey5141]

@@celesteprice9164 thank you so much ...you are savior🙏

[@stevec3872]

Age 69, peripheral neuropathy is what I think I have in my feet with numb and stiff toes especially when lying down & after sleeping. I also have muscle twitching in my toes & the muscles at the top of my knees. No pain, but my balance is affected. I never realized how important the toes were to balance. I will try these exercises but a blown disc 22 years ago (L5-S1) still leaves me unable to rise on the toes of my right foot.

[@pamelaibe1733]

Thank you Dr Jo. I do wish people would talk about how PN makes it hard to walk. I used to dance the night away and walk for miles and now I give up on getting out of bed because of PN or possible Drop Foot. I am only 65 years old. I have been doing the foot exercises while lying in bed and can tell circulation is improving. I am also glad you added the leg & standing exercise and I hope to add those as well. I just ordered a yoga mat so I can make a special place to do stretches. I have been using a cane over the last 3 years and just got a walker/rollator/wheelchair. Mostly got the walker to encourage myself to walk outside the house. My house is small and now so much smaller as I have limited my movements to bed. Really don't need walker in the house. I have an appt to see physical therapist, but just getting to the therapy site is going to monumental. Just saw a neurologist and will be having tests done at the hospital in December. Just getting help is overwhelming for me and the process is so slow as appointments are scheduled for a couple months out. So thank you Dr Jo for your youtube channel...hopefully I will be able to walk to the PT room at the clinic with help of the walker but if not I will get wheelchaired in. I won't see PT for a week (day after thanksgiving) but hopefully I will have added your standing exercises by then.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. PN is such a debilitating thing. I can't imagine having to walk all the time on feet that feel like pins and needles and numbness constantly. I am glad to hear some of the exercises seem to be helping. Hopefully once you get to go to PT, you will be moving a little better, and hopefully they will be able to help you even further. Good luck, and let me know how your PT session goes.

[@marisstaff7019]

Thank you v much Dr Jo. I’m being treated with chemo and peripheral neuropathy is one of the effects. Your feet and hand exercises are very helpful. God Bless🙏🏼👏❤️

[@anassyria5176]

Hope your therapy is going well and you're doing well now 🙏

[@lindacollins6939]

Me too

[@j.h.6633]

Hi Dr Jo, thank you for this video. Can you tell me how often to do these exercises? Should it be daily or every other day?

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Therapeutic exercises can be done every day.

[@vijayalakshmishivaswamy9351]

@@AskDoctorJo .

[@NiteshKumar-bz3yf]

Hi dr. Jo My father had fracture in neck of left femur , he was treated with screw but now he is complain ing of pain in left thigh when he get up and move ,but once he start moving there no pain , and it's swollen is not gone after 2years ,,,any suggestions of exercise would be great help for me ?

[@erilsard1873]

I used PPIs and experienced very serious neurological disorders., then I had a blood test, which was not done, and vitamin B-12 was negative. and the cyano injections started, I switched because the hydroxy injections were more effective.paresthesias began to improve , but with the fifth hydroxy( once a month) they began again. pins and needles, especially with the feeling of vibration in my left foot.in my research, I realized that I have properties under methylation, what can you suggest to me about this, the feeling of vibration has been giving me a lot of trouble lately🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jmnrt87]

I can't pull my foot at the top because of this numbness I can't feel it when I touch my foot it feels rough. And sometimes it hurts like there are some nails stabbing inside 😭

[@asteven5308]

I had some shin splints type pain in my right and now my foot is falling asleep often... ugh is this similar?

[@knikhildewangan805]

can this treated by cycling or hard work from legs.

[@kamlanand7170]

🙏 for your expertise in helping people that are suffering. All the blessings to you from the bottom of my heart.❤️🌹👍

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks.

[@cljoe35]

I used to have this right after my brain surgery my right side of my arm used to go numb or my hands and I had slurred speech it went away in a one month period. Thank goodness It doesn’t happen anymore

[@dragonode1]

I have nerve pain and sleep deprivation but doctors have no idea what it is. But I'm certain it's circulation issues due to bad sleep

[@soleil3gs]

Might be vitamin B1 deficiency.

[@hannaishak9053]

I use b complex way b1 please

[@heatherrose2656]

Thank you for sharing with all of us so generously. I am happy and glad for others to find these exercises to deal with pain in my feet and legs. This is so helpful.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@beachbuzz2278]

I am hoping for some relief in the soles of my feet mostly. My experience after 3 years is the pain issue is mainly on the feet. Pain level 9 most of the time, feels like I jumped out of a 2 story window and badly bruised the bottoms and possibly broken my foot. Or when I wake up in morning it feels like someone has been hitting the bottom of my feet “hard” with a bat all night. It may be harsh but it’s a very true statement. Well, that’s my fun pain experience, I hope this helps people without this bs to kinda understand this confusing neurological disorder.

[@AskDoctorJo]

It is definitely a terribly painful and disabling disease. I hope they help. Good luck.

[@robertklingensmith6456]

Thank you Dr. Jo for all of these helpful videos!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@kishorreddy695]

Hi mam I am suffering from gullie barrine syndtome (gbs) My nerves are week in legs so can i recover from that by doing this ecxercises

[@akashpatil1313]

Hi kishor, how are you now?

[@judyfleming310]

Thank you so much. I have numbness and tenderness in my feet and hands. I've been doing ankle spins and balance excercises like yours. Thanks for the other excercises. I used to be able to paddle board surf and play guitar. Now both of those activities are my motivational goals.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Good luck!

[@ritwikaroy9807]

@Judy Fleming how are u now?

[@richmcnamee7725]

When I first wake up and head to the bathrooms I lose my balance and get terrible pain in my calves making me fall and I can get to my feet a few minutes later by pulling myself up. I’ve had at least 3 physical therapy sessions of at least 6 months and have all of the exercise equipment with me. I’ve had numerous partial toe amputations and right now I’m recovering from yet another one. These exercises work people

[@suelongview9925]

You have given a name to what I suffer and treatment thank you so much!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@prernasharma3645]

God bless u... This actually helped me. Thanks a ton!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@JD80553]

Thank you for all the great videos, they are really helpful and informative

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome!

[@zubair2712]

Thank you .. yr presentation is vrry good.. pls go ahead and upload more for all exercises you are experienced with.God Bless You.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@chrischris3517]

Thanks Doctor Jo for this video about Peripheral Neuropathy Relief - The exercises really worked for me - Much Appreciated - I'm now a fan - I have "Liked" and "Subscribed" so I look forward to watching your other postings on KZbin - Thank YOU Chris (New Zealand)

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I'm glad they helped, and thanks for subscribing.