Are you wondering whether you should be turning to a podiatrist for care? We don’t often think about the health of our feet until they start to cause us problems. Once foot pain, swelling and other problems set in, it is most likely a good time to visit a podiatrist to find out what’s going […]
What Is Morton’s Neuroma?
A podiatrist can help you with a variety of conditions that affect the feet, including Morton’s neuroma. A neuroma is the thickening of nerve tissue in the body, with Morton’s neuroma specifically happening in the ball of the foot. It’s caused by an irritation in the nerve between the third and fourth toes. Patients experience […]
Are You Struggling with Heel Pain?
Heel pain is a common foot problem that podiatrists often treat. Knowing the cause of your pain is important in determining the most effective treatment method. Even if the pain seems minor, it’s amazing how much it can affect your whole body, making it difficult to get out of bed let alone go on your […]
Are You Struggling with Fungal Toenails?
How your podiatrists in Bozeman, MT, can help with fungal toenails Are you embarrassed to bare your feet because of toenail fungus? Are your dark, crumbly toenails affecting your ability to wear sandals? If you are struggling with fungal toenails, there is good news. Your podiatrist can help. Dr. Dallin Greene and Dr. Nathan Judd […]
Dealing With Foot Odor
The feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body, which means they have the ability to sweat profusely. With your feet encased in your shoes all day and the sweat unable to evaporate, bacteria will begin to grow rapidly. Bacteria then begins to break down the sweat, generating an unpleasant odor. […]
Dealing With Claw Toes and Mallet Toes
Understanding Claw and Mallet Toes Think you may have mallet or claw toes? Mallet and claw toes form over years and are common in adults. Mallet and claw toes are among the most common toe problems. If you think you have mallet or claw toes, see a podiatrist right away. If you don’t treat […]
When to Seek Help for Your Ankle Pain
Your ankle seems to hurt more and more every day—is it time to seek help? Your foot doctors at Big Sky Foot & Ankle Institute in Bozeman and Butte, MT, say, “Why wait?” Start feeling better and preserve your mobility with a complete podiatric examination. During this appointment, Dr. Dallin Greene or Dr. Nathan Judd […]
Dealing With Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s foot is one of the most common fungal infections of the skin and is frequently seen in our office. Whether you’ve had it or not, it’s important to understand how you can avoid and treat this highly contagious infection if you do contract it. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot thrives in damp, moist […]
Caring For Arthritic Feet
Arthritis is a joint condition that affects roughly 54 million American adults according to the Arthritis Foundation. It can show up in joints all around the body, including the feet and toes. When the joints of the feet are affected by inflammation, it affects a patient’s ability to move their toes, bend their feet up […]
Don’t Let Ankle Pain Slow You Down
Find out what you can do to treat and eliminate your ankle pain and discomfort. Anytime someone experiences ankle pain it can be very unsettling and worrisome. After all, there are many things that could be causing your ankle pain, from something minor to something very serious that requires immediate medical attention from our Butte […]