Big Sky Foot and Ankle Institute with Dr. Nathan Judd can help you manage foot-related health problems and keep you feeling strong. For example, we can diagnose ankle pain in Bozeman, MT, and determine what’s causing yours. By quickly and accurately diagnosing your problem, our specialists can ensure you bounce back and feel healthy for […]
Benefits of Having a Podiatrist
When it comes to your feet, it’s important that you’re doing what you can to keep them healthy and strong, since they’re so important to your daily life. There are some common foot injuries that you may deal with and it’s important that you aren’t ignoring them. A podiatrist is here to help with any […]
The Importance of Proper Footcare for Diabetic Patients
Diabetes is one of the most serious health conditions because it has such harmful effects on your entire body. Diabetes is especially damaging to your extremities, including your feet. If you are diabetic, you need to take special care of your feet and your podiatrist can help. Diabetes attacks the main systems in your body, […]
The Common Causes of Foot Pain and How To Find Relief
When you experience foot pain, you might be tempted to ignore it. That’s a bad idea. Foot pain can grow worse over time, leading to loss of mobility and a less active life. A much better idea is to visit your podiatrist, who is an expert at diagnosis, management, and treatment of foot pain. Your […]
What Are Bunions and How Can They Be Treated?
If you have a hard, bony lump on the side of your big toe, it’s probably a bunion. Bunions are caused by a genetic bone deformity which makes your big toe joint protrude outward. Bunions are one of the most common problems seen by a podiatrist. Bunions are much more common in women, because women […]
What Is an Ingrown Toenail?
An ingrown toenail is a toenail which has grown into the surrounding skin of your toe. If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail, you already know how painful it can be. You are at higher risk of developing ingrown toenails if: Your toenails curve under naturally You’ve had an injury to your toe or toenail […]
Causes of Heel Pain
Heel pain is one of the most common problems your podiatrist treats. If you are suffering from heel pain, the pain can make it difficult to enjoy an active life. Don’t worry, because your podiatrist has several effective heel pain treatments to get you back on your feet. You can develop heel pain from a […]
Caring for Your Feet When You’re a Diabetic
If you have diabetes, you may already know about the effects on your body, especially your extremities. What you may not know is that diabetes is especially hard on your feet, which is why it’s important to visit your podiatrist regularly. Your feet carry you through your life, but they are easy to overlook. When […]
Sports Injury
Your ankles are an important part of your body. Together with your legs and feet, your ankles help carry your body weight. They help you walk, run, and enjoy daily life. So, what happens when you have ankle pain? Your podiatrist can help. Along with pain in your ankle, you may notice additional signs and […]
When To See a Podiatrist for a Sports Injury
Sports injuries happen, and your feet and ankles are especially vulnerable. Your feet and ankles are overworked to begin with, and if you play a sport with a lot of running or high levels of foot stress, it adds to your risk of injury. Fortunately, your podiatrist is just the person to see when you’ve […]