Periferal neuropathy and loss odbalance and walking ability

I don’t have pain. But, I have major balance problems when walking. PT has helped so much. And, finding shoes that you feel safe and balanced in. Shoes seem to be different for everyone. But, staying active is key, and being helped, with the correct strengthening and balance exercises, with a Physical Therapist made a big change in my confidence. Went from a rolling walker to a cane. Stepping up onto a curb or navigating a patched parking lot is no longer a problem. I will be honest in that I haven’t kept up all my exercises, but I do walk regularly and use a recumbent bike and a portable elliptical machine. And, for me, foot massage is helpful.
I wear Hoka Clifton 9, but it isn’t the shoe for everyone. I suggest you research shoes for improving balance and try them on in person. Take your time and try several shoes and walk the store. Good luck.

This seems like a good place to post this as it is related to balance. I saw one of my neurologists today and had her go over the MRI that was done on my lumbar spine. (If you have balance problems start there.) She pointed out where the ganglions were being pinched on exiting the spinal cord as a likely start of my balance problem. She did not offer any treatment for this. Any thoughts?

I'm not sure if it helps with balance but there is another discussion that you might find helpful if you haven't seen it.
-- Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
There is a video at the beginning of the discussion that explains how it helps.

Thank you, I will look at it. Although, I have no pain. Knock whatever....

John, I have found a therapist that does the kind of slow release that I think I need in my area and sent her a brief description of what I need and will see what she says. Thank you!

This seems like a good place to post this as it is related to balance. I saw one of my neurologists today and had her go over the MRI that was done on my lumbar spine. (If you have balance problems start there.) She pointed out where the ganglions were being pinched on exiting the spinal cord as a likely start of my balance problem. She did not offer any treatment for this. Any thoughts?

Well that explains a lot. I thought it was result of chemo but not sure now. The three end toes on each foot were very numb. It's been about a month maybe 6 weeks. I was having balance issues and even fell a couple times. I tried a back brace and almost immediately the feeling started coming back in my toes. I slept in it a couple nights. Now I know it's back related and will discuss it further with pain doc.