Diabetic & Peripheral Neuropathy

Targeted Cryoneurolysis for Nerve Pain and Sensory Disturbances in the Limbs

What Is It?
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition caused by damage or dysfunction of the peripheral nerves — those responsible for sensation in the hands, feet, and limbs. In people with diabetes, this often develops gradually due to prolonged high blood sugar levels that affect nerve health and blood flow. The result is chronic pain, burning, numbness, or tingling that can interfere with daily comfort and mobility.

Common symptoms include:

  • Burning or shooting pain in the feet, legs, or hands
  • Numbness or loss of sensation in the extremities
  • Increased sensitivity to touch or temperature
  • Balance issues or unsteady gait
  • Discomfort that worsens at night

Common Causes

While diabetes is the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy, other contributing factors may include:

  • Chronic alcohol use
  • Vitamin deficiencies (especially B12)
  • Nerve compression or injury
  • Chemotherapy or medication side effects
  • Autoimmune or metabolic disorders

How Cryoneurolysis Helps

At Copenhagen Cryo Center, ultrasound-guided cryoneurolysis is used to precisely target overactive sensory nerves in the legs, feet, or hands that contribute to neuropathic pain. By cooling these nerves in a controlled and reversible way, cryoneurolysis interrupts abnormal pain signals while preserving normal motor and circulatory function.

This treatment can significantly reduce discomfort, burning sensations, and hypersensitivity — allowing for better sleep, mobility, and daily function. Because it is non-destructive and repeatable, it can be integrated safely into long-term neuropathy management plans.

Key Benefits:

  • Minimally invasive: No incisions or general anesthesia required
  • Targeted and reversible: Sensory nerves are cooled safely without permanent damage
  • Improved comfort and mobility: Reduces burning and hypersensitivity in the extremities
  • Drug-free relief: Minimizes or eliminates the need for pain medications
  • Repeatable treatment: Relief typically lasts several months and can be renewed as needed

Ideal Candidates

You may benefit from cryoneurolysis if you:

  • Have diabetic or peripheral neuropathy with chronic burning or tingling pain
  • Experience hypersensitivity or numbness that affects walking or sleep
  • Have not achieved sufficient relief with medications or topical treatments
  • Want a non-opioid, minimally invasive option for nerve pain management

Regain Comfort and Function

Neuropathic pain can make even simple activities feel exhausting. Cryoneurolysis offers a precise, safe, and effective option to calm irritated nerves, restore daily comfort, and improve quality of life — especially for patients with diabetes or peripheral nerve disorders.

Book your consultation with Dr. Igor Filipovski at Copenhagen Cryo Center today.

Neuropathic & Complex Pain Syndromes We Treat

Cryoneurolysis may offer relief for the following:

Somatic Pain Involving Sensory Nerves:

Chronic joint or tissue pain from nerve sensitization (e.g., in gout or osteoarthritis).

CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) Type 1 and Type 2:

A severe nerve pain condition that can occur after injury or surgery, with or without identifiable nerve damage.

Pain After Herpes Zoster (Shingles) – Postherpetic Neuralgia:

Persistent nerve pain following a shingles outbreak.

Diabetic & Peripheral Neuropathy

Nerve pain, burning, or numbness in the feet, legs, or hands caused by diabetes or peripheral nerve damage. Cryoneurolysis can calm overactive nerves, reduce discomfort, and improve mobility.

Ready to Feel Relief?

Explore the individual conditions listed above or book a consultation today to discuss whether cryoneurolysis is right for you.

What to Expect

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Free Records Review

We review your medical history to see if our approach is a good fit for your condition

2

Consultation

Patients who are a good fit for treatment will meet in person to further discuss

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Treatment

Ultrasound-guided Cryoneurolysis, minimally invasive

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Relief

Improved mobility and quality of life; plan for next steps

Frequently Asked Questions

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Clinic Information

Address:
Pg. de la Bonanova, 91, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08017 Barcelona

Phone: +34647915544

Monday: 16:00 to 20:00
Tuesday: 16:00 to 20:00
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 16:00 to 20:00
Friday: 16:00 to 20:00

Saturday and Sunday: By appointment