Identify and Treat Your Broken Toe A broken toe can be painful and irritating to deal with, but it is rarely life-threatening and usually doesn’t require surgery. We have many bones in our feet and toes, and they are all responsible for supporting our body. When we...
Neuroma: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments Morton’s neuroma, or a pinched nerve, can cause pain or numbness in the foot. It is a very frustrating and uncomfortable condition to suffer from, but the good news is that (in most cases) it is very much preventable. What is a...
Running Tips to Prevent Foot Pain Athletes often suffer from injuries more than others do. They exert higher amounts of pressure on their bodies and push themselves where others do not. If you have foot pain while running, however, it is not a good idea to push...
Sesamoiditis Treatment for a Painful Big Toe Joint If you have big toe pain while running, you may be suffering from a condition known as sesamoiditis. This is an inflammation of the tendons near the sesamoid bones. Sesamoiditis treatment is usually fairly...
Heel Pain and Bone Spurs Heel pain can have many causes, but plantar fasciitis is one of the most frequently seen reasons. A bone spur often goes hand-in-hand with this condition. Treating a heel spur usually means healing the plantar fasciitis, as the spur itself is...
A Stress Fracture Needs Medical Care, Too It seems it would be obvious if you had a broken bone in your foot. You wouldn’t be able to walk, your foot would be swollen and bruised, and the pain would be unbearable, right? Well, maybe not. Even if you notice only...
Put the Brakes on Bursitis Pain Sometimes life throws us a curve that can make us put on the brakes and make adjustments. Bursitis is a condition that many athletes have experienced at least once, and it is one of those things that can really slow you down. The pain...
Foot and Ankle Stretching Exercises Keep You Safe and Limber Stretching exercises are some of the most beneficial things you can do for your body. They not only build strength but also help condition your muscles so you can use them to their full potential. They help...
Metatarsalgia: Burning and Painful Feet People who have painful, burning feet most likely have metatarsalgia. It can be very frustrating to suffer from this condition, as it can have many underlying causes. There are things you can do to protect your feet, but you...
Avoiding Shin Splints Shin splints are a condition that plague athletic people, specifically people who engage in running and dancing. If you have recently increased your exercise intensity or have changed something else (where you run, your shoes, etc.) you may find...
All-Weather Running Not all running is created equal, especially when you consider that there can be so many different weather conditions ready to create hurdles. When it comes to running outside in the weather the best advice we can give you is to BE PREPARED! You...
Foot Care for Runners In the past few decades, running has exploded in popularity across the country. Today, Americans complete more than 15 millions officially sanctioned road races per year, from 5ks all the way to ultramarathons. Millions more compete in unofficial...
“Hi, my name is Dr. Wachtel and today we’re going to discuss ingrown toenails. Many of our patients come in anywhere from a young child to adolescent as well as elderly – they come in with an inflamed, swollen, red nail with puffiness on the side. These are...
Ankle Sprains – Best Practices for Proper Healing All it takes is stepping on uneven ground, or landing from a jump awkwardly, and you experience a searing pain in your ankle and are unable to put weight on your foot. Ankle sprains are just one of the many types...
Why Us? Have you been experiencing heel pain recently? There is no reason to worry, because heel pain is a common problem for many people. At our office, heel pain comprises 40% of what we treat. As a result, we have developed a heel pain center to meet all of your...
When Should You Consider Buying Custom-Made Orthotics? There is an age-old debate about which are better for your feet, custom-made orthotics or over-the-counter shoe inserts. Each serves their purpose in making your feet more comfortable. However, custom orthotics...
Bunions: A Bump on the Side of the Foot If you have a bump on the side of the foot along with toe pain, you might be suffering from bunions. This is a very common condition, especially among women. A bunion can be frustrating, because it can be painful to wear certain...
Professional Shoe Fitting for a Perfect Fit Your footwear is one of the most important aspects of good foot care. Getting a professional shoe fitting is one of the best things you can do for your feet. Your shoes take you where you want to go and support your feet...
