How Diabetes Affects Your Feet
Living with diabetes isn’t easy. There’s a lot on your plate, including keeping up with doctor’s appointments, remembering to take your medication, counting carbs during each meal, […]
Habits that Make Bunion Pain Worse
Bunions are deformations of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. They occur when the big toe points inward and one of the metatarsal bones of the foot turns outward. Pain, […]
Why Won’t My Foot Wound Heal?
There are multiple causes of slow wound healing, including vascular or arterial diseases, low human growth hormone levels, and zinc deficiency. But by far the most common […]
When to Consider Custom Orthotics
Orthotics are used for many ailments, including bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis, and pinched nerves. If the cause of these ailments is the misalignment of bones, joints, or […]
Signs of Plantar Fasciitis
Do you often feel pain in your heel? Perhaps you experience tenderness in your feet after exercising. Perhaps you notice the pain when you first step out […]
Are Your Orthotics Still Supporting Your Feet?
Orthotics are a customized device designed to alleviate foot, leg, and back pain. Custom-made orthotics are often one of the first treatments prescribed for common foot problems […]
Foot Myths in Children — Is Pain Normal in the Pediatric Foot?
All children go through growing pains, and many young children tucker out quickly. However, when your child begins complaining about persistent foot pain, it might be time […]
Are Your Aging Feet Getting Flatter and Causing Pain? We Have Relief
Having flat feet isn’t uncommon. In fact, up to 30% of the population are flat-footed, As we age and over time the feet flatten out. Pain caused […]
When Does an Ingrown Toenail Require a Visit to the Podiatrist?
While it might seem like an embarrassing problem, ingrown toenails are rather common. About 18% of adults have experienced one at some point in their lives, and […]
Get Rid of Nasty Toenail Fungus Before Sandal Season
Toenail fungus changes the appearance of your toenails for the worse in several ways. If you have a toenail fungus infection, you might notice nail discoloration, changes