Why Am I Getting Painful Ingrown Toenails?
An ingrown toenail is a common occurrence that can start as a minor annoyance but quickly lead to pain, swelling, redness, and infection as the sharp nail digs into your tender toe skin. You are also more likely to experience … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Your Heart Health is Tied to Your Foot Health
February is American Heart Month, so let’s examine the connection your feet have to your heart health. Peripheral vascular disease often affects the extremities, with the feet being one of the first places that symptoms show up. And since artery … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Why Does My Foot Feel Numb?
Numbness and tingling sensations in the feet and ankles can be caused and exacerbated by a wide variety of factors ranging from injury to systemic diseases like diabetes or peripheral artery disease. Catching problems early by having regular visits with … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
3 Causes of Big Toe Stiffness and Pain
Experiencing pain and stiffness in your big toe can be very agonizing and debilitating. Having a properly functioning big toe is essential for standing and walking. Big toe pain and stiffness can be caused by a variety of problems ranging … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Why Does the Top of My Foot Hurt?
Pain on the top of the foot may not be as common as other foot problems, but it can be irritating and debilitating, nonetheless. You can quite easily fracture a toe bone on the top of your foot by dropping … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
5 Conservative Hammertoe Treatments
When one or more of your middle toes bends abnormally at the middle joint, the condition called hammertoe may have begun. In the initial stages, a hammertoe doesn’t usually cause pain or discomfort. But as it progresses (without any conservative … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
4 Tips to Prevent Fungal Toenails
The microscopic spores that cause a fungal toenail infection are common in public areas and they also love the warm and moist environment inside the average pair of shoes. When these fungal organisms get under your toenails they can cause … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
The Many Ways Diabetes Can Affect Your Feet
Diabetes is a debilitating and potentially deadly disease and in November—which is American Diabetes Month—we raise awareness about the hundreds of millions of people worldwide that are battling the disease and reach out to those who are at risk of … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
How to Prevent Painful Foot Blisters
Heat, moisture, and friction from working, playing sports, walking, hiking, and other activities can irritate the skin and cause painful blisters to develop on your feet. Wearing properly fitted and supportive shoes along with orthotic inserts can help stop blisters … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
3 Physical Therapy Exercises for Healthy Feet
Strengthening and stretching your feet and ankles with appropriate physical therapy is an excellent way to warm up and avoid injuries. Strengthening the calf muscles can improve arch health and help prevent Achilles tendon problems, while toe exercises can be … [CLICK TO READ MORE]