When to Buy Orthopedic Shoes Orthopedic shoes may not be for everyone. Sometimes a simple tweak in the shoes you currently wear is all you need. However, they can also provide long-sought relief from pain and regained mobility for those with significant foot issues....
What to Expect From Foot Surgery Many foot conditions can be treated conservatively by a podiatrist or even at home using conservative remedies. However, there are certain cases when surgical foot treatment becomes necessary. If a doctor recommends surgery, it’s...
Bunionettes: Little Bumps—Big Problems A bunionette may sound like something cute and small, but really it’s just the cousin of the bunion, which is found on the big toe. This condition develops on the little toe. These foot deformities may cause you great pain,...
Athlete’s Foot: Attack of the Fungi If you are suffering from itchy, peeling skin between your toes or on the sides of your feet, you might have contracted athlete’s foot. You may feel a burning sensation or pain as well. Fortunately, this is one of those conditions...
Laser Therapy: Safe, Effective Treatment for Your Foot and Ankle Pain One of the more recent technologies for treating podiatric conditions is laser therapy. Our office uses the K-Laser to address a multitude of foot ailments such as heel pain and fungal toenails....
How to Get Rid of Ingrown Toenails You may have noticed after a long run or a night dancing in tight shoes that your big toenail hurts. It might be pushing into the skin around it, and any pressure on it makes you cringe. If you have painful toenails that are red and...
Corns and Calluses: The Hard Facts Sometimes our skin becomes thickened in certain places on our bodies, forming calluses or corns. Although they are annoying, these patches of hardened, dry skin are meant to act as a protective barrier against friction. Despite...
Blisters: Prevention and Treatment Nearly everyone is familiar with a blister. It is that annoying fluid-filled bubble that appears on your foot after wearing uncomfortable shoes for too long. Usually first aid can be administered at home without even stepping foot in...
Ingrown Toenail Surgery If your ingrown toenails just keep coming back, or if they have become severely infected, you may need ingrown toenail surgery for treatment. This usually involves the removal of the toenail, but as with any surgery, it is a good idea to...
Fungal Toenails One condition we see often is toenail fungus. This is a very common problem that affects so many people. Fungus is easily spread from person to person (especially among children). If you have a fungal infection you will notice that your nails have...
Choosing Footwear for Children Your children are the most important thing to you, so choosing the right pair of shoes should be a priority. Buying the right footwear for children can mean the difference between feet that develop normally and ones that start off with...
If you are a parent, you know the importance of your children’s feet. They are used every day and are constantly developing to become the feet that will carry them through life. Flat feet are common in most children, especially when they are toddlers. Often they will...
Sever’s disease is a condition that can cause heel pain in many young, growing children, especially those who are active and participate in sports. There is not much you can do to prevent this condition from happening, but practicing good children’s foot care can help...
Gait abnormalities are very common in children. As their bodies develop they may experience some difficulties walking in a normal fashion. Two of the most commonly seen problems are in-toeing and out-toeing. These will typically resolve themselves spontaneously with...
Everyone is different, even down to the way we walk, run, swim, and stand. Children are born with differing foot structures and sometimes these can cause gait abnormalities. This means the biomechanics of their feet—the way in which they strike the ground during...
Juvenile Bunions When most people think of bunions they are probably not quick to think of it as a problem that children face. However, bunions are a problem that not just older people face. Since biomechanics (not footwear) causes bunions anyone of any age can find...
One of the biggest and most worrisome side effects of having diabetes is nerve damage and numbness. This loss of feeling targets the outermost limbs (the hands and feet). We usually notice when we have a wound on our hands because they are in plain view, but foot pain...
Getting Fitted for Diabetic Shoes – If you have diabetes, it is crucial to have footwear that supports and cushions your feet. The best styles are those made specifically for your needs. Getting a professional shoe fitting for your diabetic shoes is one of the...
Charcot foot is one of the worst nightmares of every person with diabetes. It can cause many problems from swelling and soreness to fractures and deformity. If you have warm feet along with pain, and you suffer from peripheral neuropathy, you should immediately get...
Good Diabetic Foot Care Includes Daily Foot Checks Engaging in good diabetic foot care is an important element of living with this disease. This means wearing the right shoes, managing your diabetes with medication, and practicing a daily diabetic foot exam at home....
