Check on Your HSA Before the Year Ends
At Caring Podiatry, we know that many of our Monmouth and Middlesex County patients have Health Savings Accounts (HSA) that they use to pay for medical expenses. […]
4 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Orthotics
At Caring Podiatry, one of the services we are pleased to offer our Monmouth and Middlesex County patients are custom orthotics. Prescribed by our podiatrists, Andrew Schmierer, […]
Back to School Foot Care for Your Children
It’s almost that time—soon families in Middlesex and Monmouth County will be getting ready to send their children back to school. At Caring Podiatry, we want to […]
Custom Orthotics Relieve More Than Foot Pain
We all remember the familiar children’s song, “The foot bone’s connected to the ankle bone, the ankle bone’s connected to the leg bone, the leg bone’s connected […]
Eliminating Fungal Toenails with a Triple Blast Treatment
Summer is the time of year when toenails are most on display. At Caring Podiatry we know that’s why this time of year we see many Middlesex […]
5 Benefits of ESWT for Chronic Foot Pain
At Caring Podiatry, we know how debilitating chronic pain caused by foot problems can be for our Middlesex and Monmouth County patients. This kind of discomfort can […]
April is Foot Health Awareness Month
At Caring Podiatry April is one of our favorite months. That’s because it’s Foot Health Awareness Month and we get the chance to talk to our Middlesex […]
Why is My Toenail Discolored?
At Caring Podiatry, this is a question that often brings patients to our Monroe Township (609-860-9111) and Neptune (732-455-8700) offices. A toenail that starts to turn a […]
Don’t Ignore Cold Feet
Do you often find that your feet feel cold at night, even after you’re under the covers and the rest of you feels warm? If so, you […]
Introducing Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy to Caring Podiatry
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is the latest non-invasive, non-surgical, FDA cleared breakthrough procedure used to cure chronic plantar fasciitis, heel spur reduction, acute and chronic Achilles tendonitis. Performs best on […]
How a Moore Balance Brace Can Help Keep You from Falling
One in four seniors in the United States fall every year, and every 11 minutes a senior ends up in the emergency room due to a serious […]
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 […]