Nerve pain & neuropathy treatment in Denton, TX
Burning, tingling, numbness, or shooting pain in your feet can make every step uncomfortable — and can quietly put your foot health at risk. Dr. Barber pinpoints the cause of your nerve pain and builds a plan to relieve symptoms and protect your feet, right here in Denton.
What is peripheral neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves that carry signals between your feet and your brain. When those nerves are irritated or damaged they can misfire — creating pain, tingling, or numbness — or stop signaling properly, leaving parts of the foot without normal sensation. It usually affects both feet and tends to come on gradually.
Signs and symptoms of nerve pain
Nerve problems show up differently from person to person. Common signs include burning or shooting pain, pins-and-needles tingling, numbness or a “walking on cotton” feeling, heightened sensitivity to touch, muscle weakness, and trouble with balance — often worse at night. Because neuropathy can dull sensation, small cuts, blisters, or sores can go unnoticed, which is why a professional evaluation matters.
How Dr. Barber treats nerve pain
Effective treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis. Dr. Barber reviews your history, examines your feet, checks sensation and circulation, and works to identify what is driving your symptoms — whether it’s diabetes, a compressed nerve, circulation issues, or another cause. From there he builds a personalized plan focused on relieving symptoms and protecting your feet:
- Identifying and addressing the underlying cause
- Medications and topical therapies to calm nerve pain
- Custom orthotics and supportive, protective footwear
- Guidance on blood-sugar and circulation management
- Routine foot checks to catch problems early
Protecting your feet from complications
For people with diabetes, neuropathy is the leading reason foot wounds develop and go unnoticed. Reduced feeling means an injury can become an ulcer before you ever sense it. Dr. Barber pairs nerve-pain care with preventive foot health — regular exams, early treatment of any skin breakdown, and in-home mobile wound care when needed — to help you stay active and avoid serious complications.
Related conditions we treat
Diabetic Wounds & Ulcers
Neuropathy is the top cause of diabetic foot ulcers — early, expert care protects your feet.
Wound Care
Treatment for slow-healing wounds linked to nerve damage and poor circulation.
Mobile Wound Care
In-home wound care across Denton & Cooke County when travel is difficult.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Nerve pain questions, answered
Can neuropathy be cured or reversed?
It depends on the cause. Nerve damage from long-standing conditions may be permanent, but in many cases symptoms can be significantly reduced — and further damage prevented — by treating the underlying cause and protecting your feet. The earlier it’s addressed, the better the outcome.
What does nerve pain in the feet feel like?
Common descriptions include burning, tingling, “pins and needles,” numbness, electric or shooting pains, and sensitivity to light touch. Symptoms are frequently worse at night.
What causes peripheral neuropathy?
Diabetes is the most common cause, but it can also result from nerve compression or injury, circulation problems, vitamin deficiencies, certain medications, alcohol use, and other conditions. Part of Dr. Barber’s evaluation is identifying which factors apply to you.
Why do my feet burn at night?
Nighttime burning is a classic neuropathy symptom. It’s worth having evaluated — identifying and treating the cause can bring relief and help protect your feet from injury you might not feel.
When should I see a podiatrist for nerve pain?
If you have ongoing numbness, burning, or tingling — or you have diabetes and notice any change in sensation — it’s worth an evaluation. Reduced feeling makes injuries easy to miss, so early care is important.
WHAT PATIENTS SAY
Trusted by patients across Denton County
“Dr. Barber is patient, kind, and very professional. He has definitely improved my quality of life by taking care of the pain in my feet. I highly recommend him.”
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Healthgrades
“The best experience I have ever had at any healthcare facility. Dr. Barber is knowledgeable, transparent, and super personal — I could not recommend him enough!”
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Yelp
“He showed deep concern for his patients’ wellbeing and spent more than the necessary time to fully discuss and disclose the path forward. Highly recommend.”
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Dr. David J. Barber, DPM
Board-certified podiatrist (American Board of Podiatric Medicine). He treats nerve pain and neuropathy with proven, conservative-first care.
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