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The Link Between Your Feet and Your Overall Health
That pain in your heel and the strange protrusion on your toe are just foot problems, right? Maybe not. Here’s an inside look at how a problem that starts in your feet could wind up causing trouble all over your body.
Sep 1st, 2023

Foot Care Tips Every Athlete Should Know About
If you’re an athlete and you’re not prioritizing your foot health, you’re missing a huge piece of your training needs. Here’s straight-from-the-expert advice on how to keep your feet in step with your athletic goals.
Aug 1st, 2023

How to Keep Your Feet Healthy in the Summer
Summer should be about catching up on your reading, jetting off on vacations, and soaking up the sun — and we want to help you make foot care as simple as possible so you can focus on fun. Keep reading to get expert tips on summertime foot care.
Jul 1st, 2023

7 Key Benefits of Using Prescription Orthotics
Are you suffering from chronic foot pain? Do you find your feet are often sore after long periods of standing or walking? If so, prescription orthotics may help. Read on to learn how this simple but powerful treatment can benefit you.
Jun 1st, 2023

8 Effective Treatment Strategies for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis makes every step—from the first one in the morning to the last at night—absolute agony. A pain condition like this requires a multifaceted approach. Here are eight ways we treat your foot and heel pain.
May 1st, 2023

4 Signs It May Be Time for Bunion Surgery
Big or small, deciding on surgery is a big deal, and it's not one you should make on your own. Read on to see what our expert says about bunions and when surgery is the best course of action.
Apr 1st, 2023

Nonsurgical Treatments for Morton's Neuroma
You might be willing to live with Morton’s neuroma pain if it means avoiding surgery. The good news is that you have more options than you might realize. Keep reading to learn more about how we address Morton’s neuroma sans scalpel.
Feb 1st, 2023

3 Types of Chronic Pain MLS Laser Therapy Can Treat
Chronic pain can take over your life no matter where it comes from, so it helps to know there’s a way out. Keep reading to learn more about one of the best-kept secrets in pain management and what it can do for you.
Jan 2nd, 2023

5 Reasons to Consider Shockwave Therapy
Have your efforts to relieve heel pain failed? Look no further than Shockwave Therapy. Keep reading to find out more about how it works and how it can benefit you.
Oct 1st, 2022

How to Prevent a Bunion Pain Flare-up
Bunions bothering you? You’re not alone. Millions are in your shoes and searching for relief. That’s where we come in. Check out these bunion-busting foot care hacks that will have you walking away from pain in no time.
Sep 1st, 2022

5 Common Signs of Achilles Tendonitis
Frustrated with heel pain that seems to have come out of nowhere? Keep reading to see if your symptoms check the boxes for Achilles tendonitis (and get an in-depth look at how we treat it).
Aug 7th, 2022

How to Exercise When You Have a Foot Fracture
A broken foot doesn’t have to sideline your workout routine, but it may bench some of your favorite moves. Here are our favorite foot injury-friendly exercises to help you stay in shape as you heal.
Jul 7th, 2022

Common Foot Problems in Newborns
Think foot problems are just for well-seasoned walkers? Think again. Your newest little bundle of joy is also at risk for a wide range of foot conditions. Keep reading to discover what can go wrong with your baby’s feet and how we can help.
Jun 1st, 2022

Make Sure Your Shoes Check These Boxes
Corns and calluses are only the beginning of your problems if you don’t wear the right shoes. Here’s straight-from-the-expert advice on how to choose the right pair of shoes that will support your feet.
May 1st, 2022

Is Going Barefoot a Bad Idea?
Songs and poems have been written about the feeling of grass under bare toes. But is all that freedom causing more harm than good? Keep reading to find out if you should kick your favorite habit.
Apr 1st, 2022

Healthy Habits That Support Your Feet
It’s easy to cram your feet into your shoes and forget about them until something goes wrong. But if you’re proactive and follow our advice for healthy feet, you can avoid those problems altogether.
Mar 1st, 2022

Who's at Risk for Plantar Fasciitis?
If you want to avoid plantar fasciitis, you need to know if you’re at risk. Here’s what contributes to this painful foot condition and what you can do to avoid it.
Jan 1st, 2022

Why Are My Feet So Sweaty?
Sweaty feet are uncomfortable, embarrassing, and downright inconvenient. Here, our expert helps you understand why your feet are so sweaty and what you can do about it.
Nov 1st, 2021

10 Conditions That May Mean You Need Orthotics
Your feet are under near-constant stress, which means that developing foot problems is often a matter of when, not if. Here’s how custom orthotics can help you manage 10 of the most common foot conditions.
Oct 1st, 2021

Home Remedies for Your Neuroma
When it comes to foot care, there’s no substitute for the expertise of an experienced podiatrist, but that doesn’t mean you can’t also manage your condition at home. Check out some simple home remedies for neuromas.
Sep 1st, 2021

Do Bunions Resolve on Their Own?
Your bunion likely started so small you barely even noticed it. Now, it’s both a sore spot and an eyesore, and it’s clear that it won’t go away on its own. But what’s the key to making your bunion disappear? Keep reading to find out.
Aug 1st, 2021

Bad Habits That Are Making Your Heel Pain Worse
Does heel pain make it feel like you're walking on glass? There are a few adjustments you can make to help you take your first steps toward a pain-free life — and we’re sharing them with you.
Jun 3rd, 2021

Your Child Has Flat Feet. Now What?

From head to toe, you ensure your child’s wellbeing. So, it’s concerning when you notice problems with your child’s feet. Our expert is here to answer all of your questions and guide you toward the treatments your child needs.
May 14th, 2021

A Closer Look at How Arthritis Can Impact Your Feet

Arthritis can make your knees stiff and your hands ache, but did you know it can also cause painful symptoms in your feet? Learn more about how the many bones and joints in your feet can become damaged by arthritis and how we can help.
Apr 11th, 2021

What Every Athlete Should Know About Their Achilles Tendon
From braces and tape to mouth guards and masks, there are lots of ways you can protect yourself from injury while playing a sport. But what about your Achilles tendon? Read on to find out what every athlete should know about their Achilles tendon.
Mar 1st, 2021

5 Helpful Tips to Care For Your Diabetic Foot at Home
You’ve received the life-changing news that you have diabetes. Lots will change moving forward, including the way you care for your feet, but we’re here to help you navigate it all. Explore our top five at-home diabetic foot care tips.
Feb 11th, 2021

4 Exercises to Relieve Heel Pain

Your first step towards a pain-free life can be simple. Find out how easy stretching exercises can help relieve your heel pain.
Dec 8th, 2020

Taking Care of Your Feet in the Colder Months
The cold winter weather can be brutal on our skin, particularly our feet. If you find yourself dealing with dry, cracked, and painful feet every year, it’s important to understand the best ways to keep feet supple and healthy throughout the winter months.
Sep 28th, 2020

How Do Orthotics Work?
A healthy body starts with healthy, happy feet. After all, your feet have to do a lot of heavy lifting, providing your body with a sturdy foundation and support to walk, run, and climb stairs.
Aug 26th, 2020

Reasons for Foot and Ankle Swelling
There are many reasons why someone may be dealing with swollen ankles or feet. The most common reason is an injury such as a sprained ankle; however, not all causes are as obvious.
Aug 11th, 2020

What To Do About Your Hammertoe
While tight, cramped shoes and those towering high heels may not immediately show you the damage that’s being done to your feet, over time you will certainly notice changes in the structure and function of your feet.
Jul 27th, 2020

Treating Your Bunions
If you’re dealing with a bunion then you know that this pain is no joke. If you’re dealing with a throbbing, aching pain at the base of your big toe then you could very well be dealing with a bunion.
Jul 14th, 2020

What to Expect When You See a Podiatrist
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
Jun 26th, 2020

Tips To Keep Your Feet Healthy With Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body uses and processes blood sugar. One of the main symptoms of diabetes is nerve pain, creating numbness in the hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy).
Jun 15th, 2020

Solutions For Toenail Fungus
Onychomycosis is the technical term for toenail fungus. It’s when fungus gets under the nail and causes an infection. You’ll notice that the nail changes color and starts emitting an odor.
May 29th, 2020

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.
May 21st, 2020

Prevent Injuries With The Right Shoes
Exercise is an important aspect of keeping our bodies healthy and happy. That’s why it’s so important to wear the correct shoes for certain activities. Whether you’re an athlete, workout buff, or enjoy walking and hiking, you need the proper footwear.
Apr 30th, 2020

Arch Disorders
The arches of the feet play a role in supporting your body’s weight when standing or in motion. The tarsal and metatarsal bones make up the arches of the feet, also receiving additional support and stability from tendons and ligaments;...
Apr 21st, 2020

Treating and Dealing With Athlete's Foot
Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection of the feet that is typically characterized by itchy, burning patches of skin between the toes that may also crack or bleed. Since untreated athlete’s foot can spread to the toenails,...
Apr 7th, 2020

Treating Tendon and Joint Pain
There are 52 bones in your feet and ankles, which means that feet contain about 25 percent of the bones in our bodies. Our feet also contain about 20-25 percent of the total joints in our body;
Mar 23rd, 2020

Treating Broken Metatarsals
Did you know that the metatarsals, or bones in the foot, are the most commonly broken bones in the human body? These long bones run the length of the foot and a fractured metatarsal means that there is a break in at least one of these five bones...
Mar 4th, 2020

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,...
Feb 18th, 2020

Treating and Preventing Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition that often affects blood flow to the legs due to narrowing of the arteries. PAD is caused by atherosclerosis, a serious condition in which fat deposits known as plaques build up in the arteries and...
Feb 6th, 2020

Treating Warts
Oddly enough, there are a lot of Old Wives Tales and folk remedies surrounding warts. Perhaps you’ve even heard of some one them; however, if you end up dealing with one or clusters of these hard,...
Jan 22nd, 2020

Taking Care of a Sprained Ankle
One wrong step and you could just end up dealing with a sprained ankle. A sprain occurs when the ankle suddenly rolls inwards or outwards, which jolts the ankle joint out of place and also overstretches (and perhaps even tears)...
Jan 8th, 2020

Treating and Preventing Ingrown Toenails
An ingrown toenail is a common foot problem that occurs when the corner of a toenail, usually the big toe, grows into the skin. As you might imagine, this can cause pain and swelling in the affected area.
Dec 11th, 2019

What Causes Toenail Fungus?
Toenail fungus is a common problem that can be rather challenging to get rid of. While toenail fungus can happen to anyone it most often occurs in older adults. If you are noticing that one of your toenails has thickened,...
Dec 2nd, 2019

Plantar Fasciitis
While heel pain is a common problem this doesn’t mean that it should just be brushed aside or considered a small matter. Untreated heel pain can lead to long-term pain and other problems.
Nov 13th, 2019

Taking Care of Little Feet
A child's feet grow rapidly during the first year, reaching almost half of their adult foot size. This is why podiatrists consider the first year to be the most important in the development of the feet.
Nov 5th, 2019

Trip to Haiti
Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the world and the poorest place in the Caribbean is Port-au-Prince, Haiti. On January 12, 2010, Port-au-Prince sustained an earthquake of 7.0 and had 230,000 deaths as a result.
Jun 4th, 2014