Dealing with diabetes is difficult and involves many lifestyle changes after you first get diagnosed. There are many things that you’ll have to start thinking about when you have diabetes, including your foot care. Caring for your feet is a crucial part of diabetic care and can even determine the rest of your health. You […]
Dealing with heel pain can be irritating and you might find that you’re unable to participate in some of your favorite activities. Heel pain can be caused by numerous issues, but is often related to plantar fasciitis. You might notice that pain is at its worst when you first stand after waking up or after […]
A small pain in your heel can cause a very large life disruption. You may be one of the lucky ones and your pain goes away on its own after a few days. But if it sticks around, you need to have it looked at. Read on to determine when the heel pain you have […]
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 […]
Your podiatrist is a foot and ankle specialist who can treat a wide variety of foot, ankle, and toe conditions. Your ankles, feet, and toes perform important functions helping you move, balance, and stand. When you are having a problem with your feet, ankles, or toes, it can dramatically affect your mobility and your life. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
