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Pregnancy's Effect on Your Feet

Your belly is growing, your cheeks are glowing, and your whole body is changing with your pregnancy — even your feet. Find out what changes you might notice with your feet while you’re expecting.

Jul 19th, 2020

5 Tips for Protecting Your Feet This Summer

Summer is here, and it’s time to shed the heavy coats and ditch the snow shovels. But as you trade in your boots for flip flops, you’ll need to take extra care of your feet. Here are some tips for keeping your feet in top shape.

Jun 12th, 2020

Caring for Arthritic Feet

We all get tired feet now and then, but if the joints in your feet are sore more often than not, you may have arthritis. Fortunately, the pain of arthritis doesn't have to linger indefinitely. Here are some tips for caring for your aching feet.

Mar 13th, 2020

How do I Know if I Have a Heel Spur?

Your heel hurts, and you need answers. Wondering if it’s a heel spur? Stop guessing and be sure. Here’s what you need to know about heel spurs.

Feb 4th, 2020

5 Common Causes of Ankle Pain

While ankle pain is common, when left untreated, many conditions can lead to long-term pain and recurring problems. Don’t ignore ankle pain — instead, learn its causes and get the treatment you need to protect your mobility and quality of life.

Jan 1st, 2020

Living With Plantar Fasciitis

If you live with plantar fasciitis, you may be wondering what you can do about it. Is surgery your only hope? Most people get lasting relief from plantar fasciitis pain through nonsurgical treatment and lifestyle changes. Learn how you can, too.

Dec 1st, 2019

Getting Active Again After an Achilles Tendon Injury

If you’re recovering from an injured Achilles tendon, learn more about how to gradually ease back into your normal activities without re-injuring yourself.

Nov 1st, 2019

Orthotics Don’t Just Help Your Feet: Learn How They Can Improve Joint Pain

When you think about orthotics you probably think about pain in your feet, but these devices can help ease joint pain, as well. Here’s how.

Oct 1st, 2019

What Causes Gout and What Can I Do About It?

Gout can strike any joint with sudden and severe pain, though it most often attacks the big toe. Fortunately, there are steps you can take through diet and lifestyle changes that can help reduce the chances of a recurrence.

Sep 1st, 2019

How Does Arthritis Affect Your Feet?

Your foot has more than 30 joints, and the pain and stiffness from arthritis can limit your movement and your ability to walk. Reduce or eliminate the pain and get your quality of life back with the right treatment.

Aug 6th, 2019

How to Keep a Sprained Ankle From Becoming Chronic Instability

Chronic ankle instability typically occurs after two or more sprains, and it can significantly increase your risk of falls and fractures. Here are five ways to prevent instability following an ankle sprain.

Jul 17th, 2019

Look for These Signs To See If Your Child Has Heel Pain

Heel pain is surprisingly common in kids, but not all kids are forthcoming about their symptoms. Here's how to tell if your child might have heel pain — and what might be causing it.

Jun 14th, 2019

What To Consider When Selecting Your Orthotics

Custom orthotics could be a great solution to help you finally get rid of your foot pain. Here are three important considerations to help you make the right selection.

May 10th, 2019

That Sharp Pain in the Ball of Your Foot Can Be Morton's Neuroma

Learn about Morton's neuroma, how it can affect your feet, and the symptoms to look out for. This is a highly treatable condition, and you don't have to suffer from the pain, so click here to learn more about your treatment options.

Apr 15th, 2019

6 Tips to Reduce Your Chances of Developing Achilles Tendonitis

Achilles tendinitis can be a painful and difficult condition to contend with, but there are ways to lessen the risk. We explore how to avoid irritating and inflaming your Achilles tendon as you exercise and manage your day-to-day activities.

Mar 1st, 2019

When Ingrown Toenails Become Something to Worry About

Have you got a red and painful toe that you've been trying to ignore for too long? It might be an ingrown toenail, and while it’s easily treated, it can cause you some serious complications if you don't get it checked out.

Feb 7th, 2019

What Is PRP Therapy And What Does It Treat?

Do you suffer from an injury or ailment that just won't heal? Have you tried other remedies, and nothing works? It's time to try platelet-rich plasma therapy. It can treat the root cause of the problem and give you long-lasting results.

Jan 9th, 2019

Everything You Should Know About Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot ailments and causes aches and pains in the heel and underside of the foot. Could this be the cause of your foot pain? Find out what it feels like and how can it be treated.

Dec 10th, 2018

Top 5 Best Heel Spur Treatments

Having a heel spur can cause intense, chronic pain that makes you dread getting out of bed each morning. Find relief with these five best heel spur treatments.

Nov 15th, 2018

Three Reasons You Should See a Podiatrist for Your Bunions

Do you understand what's happening to your foot the longer you leave your bunions untreated? Read this article to find out why you should seek treatment from a podiatrist today.

Oct 30th, 2018

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

Dec 23rd, 2020

5 Most Common Pediatric Foot Issues and How We Treat Them

Children often complain of foot pain at one time or another. How can you tell if that pain warrants a trip to the doctor? Here are the 5 most common pediatric foot problems and what to expect.

Sep 21st, 2018

How Custom Orthotics Can Help Your Feet

You don’t have to live with debilitating foot pain or even tired, aching feet everyday. Treat your feet to custom orthotics to ease the pain while keeping your body in alignment. Orthotics designed just for you can benefit you in so many ways.

Aug 29th, 2018

Tips for Preventing Summer’s Most Common Foot Injuries

You hope your feet will carry you far this summer: to the pool, up a mountain, coasting the waves on a surfboard. Plan ahead and be safe so your feet can take you through those adventures and more.

Jul 10th, 2018

A Game-Changer in Treating Foot Pain From Achilles Tendinitis to Plantar Fasciitis

If you suffer from foot pain, you already know the debilitating impact it has on your mobility and your life. But now, with the help of regenerative medicine, you can find a game-changer in PRP. To learn more, keep reading!

Jun 20th, 2018

Can Feet Change Size Over Time?

Your parents knew your feet would grow as you got taller, which is why they took you back to the shoe store year after year for new shoes, sandals, or sneakers.

May 17th, 2018

Four Ways to Avoid a Gout Attack

A gout attack can sneak up when you least expect. The intense pain and swelling are enough to ruin anyone’s day. If you’re prone to gout, learning how to prevent an attack can help you take back control of your life.

Apr 16th, 2018

Best Ways to Prevent Hammertoe

A hammertoe is one of the more appropriately named conditions of your feet, given the condition’s ability to turn your straight toe into a crooked, hammer-like appendage. In the following, we explore what causes hammertoe and how you can best avoid the con

Mar 2nd, 2018

Why Does Cushioning My Heel Not Relieve Heel Pain?

Heel pain also known as plantar fasciitis manifest in the heel and can be extreme at times.

Dec 6th, 2017

Ingrown Nails and Antibiotic Use

I find in my practice an overuse of oral antibiotics with respect to clearing infections of ingrown toenails.

May 15th, 2017

Do I Have Morton's Neuroma?

Morton’s neuromas are a very common problem seen in my office on a daily basis.

May 15th, 2017

Ankle Sprain Still Bothering After 6-8 Weeks?

More than an ankle sprain.

May 10th, 2017