# Neuropathy Boot > Plain-English education on peripheral and diabetic neuropathy: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, products (compression socks and boots, TENS units, light therapy, footwear), fall prevention and diabetic foot care — plus a directory of independent, licensed providers who treat neuropathy. Educational only — not medical advice. Neuropathy Boot is an independent directory. People describe what they are looking for; the platform matches them with independent doctors. Content is educational only — not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Part of the R0cketShip network; sponsors: Somatic Experiences (https://somaticexperiences.com) and Therapists.plus (https://therapists.plus). Licensed providers: Providers.plus (https://providers.plus). ## Explore - [Peripheral neuropathy basics](https://neuropathyboot.com/explore/peripheral-neuropathy-basics): What peripheral neuropathy is, its common causes, and who gets it. - [Diabetic neuropathy](https://neuropathyboot.com/explore/diabetic-neuropathy): How diabetes damages nerves over time, and what can slow it down. - [Symptoms & warning signs](https://neuropathyboot.com/explore/neuropathy-symptoms-causes): Recognizing nerve pain, numbness and weakness, and when they signal something urgent. - [Diagnosis & nerve testing](https://neuropathyboot.com/explore/neuropathy-diagnosis): How neuropathy is diagnosed, including nerve conduction studies and EMG. - [Treatment options overview](https://neuropathyboot.com/explore/neuropathy-treatment-options): Medical, physical therapy and foot-care approaches to managing neuropathy. - [Neuropathy products & devices](https://neuropathyboot.com/explore/neuropathy-products): Compression socks, neuropathy boots, TENS units, light therapy and footwear — what each category does, described in general terms. - [Fall prevention & balance](https://neuropathyboot.com/explore/fall-prevention): Reducing fall risk when numb feet affect balance. - [Diabetic foot care](https://neuropathyboot.com/explore/diabetic-foot-care): Daily foot care, screening and wound prevention for people with diabetes or neuropathy. ## Specialties - [Peripheral neuropathy care](https://neuropathyboot.com/modalities/peripheral-neuropathy-care): nerve conduction studies, EMG testing, peripheral neuropathy diagnosis - [Diabetic neuropathy care](https://neuropathyboot.com/modalities/diabetic-neuropathy-care): diabetic nerve damage evaluation, blood sugar and nerve health management, diabetic neuropathy management - [Podiatry & diabetic foot care](https://neuropathyboot.com/modalities/podiatry-foot-care): diabetic foot exams, foot deformity care, nail and skin care for numb feet - [Foot ulcer & wound care](https://neuropathyboot.com/modalities/foot-ulcer-wound-care): diabetic foot ulcer treatment, wound care for neuropathic feet, infection prevention - [Physical therapy & rehab](https://neuropathyboot.com/modalities/physical-therapy-rehab): balance and gait training, nerve pain physical therapy, strength and mobility exercises - [Fall prevention & balance care](https://neuropathyboot.com/modalities/fall-prevention-balance): balance assessments, home safety evaluation, assistive device fitting - [Nerve pain management](https://neuropathyboot.com/modalities/pain-management): interventional pain care, nerve pain medication management, non-opioid pain strategies - [Primary care & neuropathy screening](https://neuropathyboot.com/modalities/primary-care-neuropathy): routine neuropathy screening, referral to a specialist, underlying condition workup ## Who we help - [People with diabetic neuropathy](https://neuropathyboot.com/for/diabetic-neuropathy): to manage nerve pain and numbness from diabetes and prevent foot complications - [People with peripheral neuropathy from other causes](https://neuropathyboot.com/for/peripheral-neuropathy-other-causes): to understand nerve damage from causes other than diabetes (chemotherapy, alcohol, autoimmune conditions, or no clear cause) and find the right specialist - [People newly diagnosed with neuropathy](https://neuropathyboot.com/for/newly-diagnosed): plain-English answers about what neuropathy is, what caused it, and what happens next - [People with chronic nerve pain](https://neuropathyboot.com/for/chronic-nerve-pain): relief from ongoing burning, stabbing or tingling pain and a provider who offers more than medication alone - [Older adults with balance or fall risk](https://neuropathyboot.com/for/balance-fall-risk): to reduce fall risk from numb feet and poor balance, and a safer home environment - [People with diabetic foot wounds](https://neuropathyboot.com/for/diabetic-foot-wounds): urgent wound care and a plan to prevent future ulcers - [Caregivers & family members](https://neuropathyboot.com/for/caregivers): to understand a loved one's neuropathy and help reduce fall and wound risk at home - [People considering neuropathy products](https://neuropathyboot.com/for/considering-products): honest information on compression socks, neuropathy boots, TENS units and light therapy devices before buying ## Key pages - [Topics A–Z](https://neuropathyboot.com/topics) - [Answers](https://neuropathyboot.com/answers) - [FAQ](https://neuropathyboot.com/faq) - [Full knowledge base](https://neuropathyboot.com/llms-full.txt) - [HTML sitemap](https://neuropathyboot.com/sitemap) - [Get matched](https://neuropathyboot.com/find) - [Doctors](https://neuropathyboot.com/providers) - [Programs & events](https://neuropathyboot.com/events) - [For doctors](https://neuropathyboot.com/for-practitioners) - [Safety](https://neuropathyboot.com/safety)