What Arthritis Awareness Month Means for Your Feet
The month of May is recognized as National Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is a disease that impacts more than 50 million Americans. This makes it the number one cause of disability in the country. But, there is help. Many foot … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
5 Healthy Tips for Foot Health Awareness Month
April is Foot Health Awareness Month and the perfect time to check out these 5 tips to keep your feet healthy for spring fun. 1. Watch Out for Foot Fungus Now that warm weather is here, exercise and hot temperatures … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
3 Ways to Treat Painful Foot Calluses
The formation of hard skin areas like calluses on your feet is your body’s way of protection from the stress and pressure that your feet experience daily. Oftentimes, however, the skin gets too thick and brittle and causes painful complications … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
4 Reasons to See Your Podiatrist Now
Your feet and ankles are made to absorb a huge amount of stress and pressure from walking, working, and exercising, but they are also composed of many components that are subject to injury, deformity, and disease. By making a habit … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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]