It’s incredibly important to deal with foot and ankle pain at a young age. Your feet are what carry you for your whole life. It’s important to build a strong foundation for your body. If you don’t have that strong foundation you may develop knee,...
Children who are born with a high arch foot face many challenges. Cavus or high arch foot tends to have a c shaped foot. Over time cavus foot can lead to a host of problems from the foot ankle and leg, all the way up to the hip and back. Due to the high arch it causes...
Your kids are going back-to-school this month, and they may be a little uneasy about new rooms, classmates, and teachers. Getting new shoes is part of the ritual, too. Finding the right shoes for kids can seem pretty daunting if you don’t know what you’re looking for....
School is back in gear, which means kids’ athletics are too. Your children are probably participating in some sort of fall sport, whether it be football, soccer, or something else. Unfortunately, for many young athletes Sever’s disease can lead to kids’ heel pain,...
There are so many fun family activities to do in North Andover. From pond exploring to walking in the woods, we have so much to do that everyone can take part in. Don’t let your child’s curved foot, or metatarsus adductus, keep you from enjoying a day down at the Frye...
It may be awhile before your toddler is walking around the rolling hills of Harold Parker State Forest, but they are on their way by taking those first steps. Most children don’t start off with a normal gait; in fact, many have gait issues at the beginning. Many of...
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is being released this weekend, and children and adults alike will be lining up waiting to see Han Solo at it again. Just make sure that all that standing isn’t aggravating their bunions at all. The best way to do this is by picking out...
Maybe you are an avid runner of the Boston Marathon each year, or you just like to run for fun. Either way, you might want to share that love of running with your children. For most kids, running may not seem like a great time, but it doesn’t have to be dull for them....
If you are planning to spend any time in your summer sandals at Cape Cod, you will want to think about toenail fungus treatment. Don’t let ugly toenails spoil your fun at the beach because you’re too embarrassed to let them be free. Fungal toenails occur when your...
With school back in session you may already be planning your next family getaway. However, one guest you don’t want tagging along is foot fungus. Sharing space with other people can often result in a fungal infection—complete with crumbling toenails, but taking a few...
April is National Keep America Beautiful month. Do you part by picking up trash or planting a tree! It’s important to take care of the things that are important to us, from the country we live in to the feet we walk on every day. An ingrown toenail can turn your toes...
Summer is in full swing here in Massachusetts, and do we know a thing or two about humidity! All the extra moisture in the air can leave your whole body feeling damp, but one part of your body you definitely want to keep dry are your feet. When your shoes have too...
It’s that time of year again. The time when the air gets a little colder, the holiday lights go up, and the invitations to the parties start rolling in! It’s always fun to get your nails done before a big holiday party, but just make sure you practice pedicure safety...
if skiing is one of your favorite winter pastimes, make sure you don’t suffer from “skiers’ toe”. This is just another way to say subungual hematoma, or black toenail. When your toe hits the inside of your ski boot too frequently, it may cause blood to pool underneath...
Do you have toes that are flexed to look like little hammers? These toes are appropriately called hammertoes. They occur as a result of your tendons that cause them to flex overworking against your other tendons. We don’t really know why this happens, but we do know...
A bunion is a condition where your toe starts to shift to the outside of your foot. This leads to a big bump that can form on the inside of your toe. Although we are not completely sure what causes the condition, it can result from wearing tight shoes or can be...
Orthotics are an important tool for your feet, which correct many problems both structurally and mechanically. They are able to do this because they ultimately realign your feet to a more usual or “neutral” position. On a daily basis many people suffer...
Mother’s Day is this weekend and what better way to celebrate your mom than by taking her aboard The Odyssey on Sunday May 11th. There will be dancing, so now is not the time to let heel pain ruin your day. Home treatment and therapy can help manage your discomfort,...
Your summer plans may include spending lazy days walking along the beaches near Cape Cod in your flip flops. Be careful though, because these summer shoes may end up causing you heel pain, which should not be a part of your plans. Make sure you take a few extra...
Sleet, and snow, and ice … oh my! Winter is definitely here, and that means pulling out the winter footwear. Maybe this year you could put aside the old, worn-down shoes from last year and rethink your boot choice. You don’t have to sacrifice comfort for style,...
