Non-surgical neuropathy care has arrived in the Houston area - here is what to look for in treatment, and how Spring-area patients are finding relief.
If you have been living with burning feet, tingling hands, or numbness that will not quit, finding the right neuropathy care close to home can be its own challenge. For patients across the greater Houston area, that search just got shorter: New Promise Neuropathy is now open in Spring, TX. This guide covers what neuropathy is, what effective treatment looks like, and what Houston-area patients should look for when choosing care.
Neuropathy Care for the Greater Houston Area
Our Spring clinic serves patients throughout the northern Houston metro - including The Woodlands, Klein, Tomball, Champion Forest, Cypress, and Conroe. For residents of these communities, it means access to non-surgical, specialist-led neuropathy treatment without a long drive.
What Neuropathy Is
Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord - the nerves that carry sensation and movement signals to the hands, feet, and legs. It is not a single disease but an umbrella term for more than 100 conditions1. The most common causes include diabetes, nerve compression, chemotherapy, certain vitamin deficiencies, alcohol-related damage, and cases where no single cause can be identified. Whatever the cause, the symptoms are familiar: burning, tingling, numbness, shooting pain, weakness, and problems with balance - frequently worse at night.
What to Look For in Neuropathy Treatment
Many neuropathy patients are offered medication alone. Drugs such as gabapentin can dampen pain signals, but the American Diabetes Association notes that available pharmacologic options reduce pain without modifying the underlying nerve pathology2. Effective care should go further - addressing any correctable underlying cause, and treating the damaged nerves themselves.
Combined Electrochemical Therapy at Our Spring Clinic
At New Promise Neuropathy, the treatment we use is Combined Electrochemical Therapy (CET), a non-surgical, non-opioid, FDA-cleared treatment that pairs precisely calibrated electronic signal stimulation with targeted local anesthetic injections that vasodilate and chemically rest the affected peripheral nerves. It is designed to address the nerve damage producing symptoms rather than only masking discomfort, and is delivered over a treatment course that typically runs 6 to 8 months. In the most cited open-label trial of this protocol - Cernak et al., Practical Pain Management, 2012 - 101 patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy saw average pain scores fall from 5.39 of 10 to 0.98, an 81.8% reduction, with consistent gains in sleep, balance, and walking tolerance3. Retrospective follow-up has documented changes in epidermal nerve fiber density that point to genuine nerve recovery rather than temporary pain masking4. Every patient begins with a detailed history and a focused physical examination - the foundation for a treatment plan built around your specific situation.
Why Local Care Matters
Neuropathy treatment is not a single visit. An effective course of care unfolds over several months, which means regular appointments. Having a specialist clinic in Spring - rather than a long drive across Houston traffic - makes it realistic to start and finish a full treatment course, which is exactly what produces results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is the New Promise Neuropathy Houston-area clinic? Our newest clinic is in Spring, TX, serving the greater Houston area including The Woodlands, Klein, Tomball, Champion Forest, Cypress, and Conroe. A Missouri City, TX location is coming soon.
Q: Do I need a referral to be seen? No referral is needed. Houston-area patients can schedule an appointment with New Promise Neuropathy directly.
Q: What does neuropathy treatment involve? After a detailed history and focused physical examination, treatment is built around your situation. For many patients this includes Combined Electrochemical Therapy, delivered over a course that typically runs 6 to 8 months.
Q: Is treatment covered by insurance? We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare. Our team verifies your specific coverage before treatment begins.
Take the First Step in Spring, TX
If neuropathy has been disrupting your sleep, your balance, or your independence, you no longer have to leave the Houston area to find specialist care. New Promise Neuropathy operates clinics in Arlington, Frisco, Fort Worth, Denton, Las Colinas, Tyler, Weatherford, Sherman, Colleyville, Burleson, and our newest location in Spring, TX, with Missouri City, TX coming soon. Schedule your appointment today.
References
- Pop-Busui R, Boulton AJM, Feldman EL, et al. Diabetic Neuropathy: A Position Statement by the American Diabetes Association. Diabetes Care. 2017;40(1):136-154.
- Cernak C, Marriott E, Martini J, Fleischmann J, Silvani B, McDermott MT. Electric current and local anesthetic combination successfully treats pain associated with diabetic neuropathy. Practical Pain Management. 2012;12(3):23-36.
- Odell RH, Sorgnard RE. New device combines electrical currents and local anesthetic for pain management. Practical Pain Management. 2011;11(6):52-68.
