Foot and Ankle Care and Treatment Blogs

The Flip Side of Swimming: Protecting Your Feet from Common Hazards
You’re gliding through the water, each stroke a gentle rhythm that feels as easy as breathing. Swimming seems like the perfect escape—a low-impact sport that offers a full-body workout—until you step out of the pool, that is. From fungal infections and plantar warts...

Inherited Foot Trouble: Unraveling the Genetic Mystery of Bunions
Ever look down at your feet and think, “Well, that definitely wasn’t there before”? Bunions—those pesky, bony bumps that show up at the base of your big toe. They have a way of sneaking up on you. They’re not just an eyesore—they can also cause serious discomfort and...

Why Your Feet Go Numb and What to Do About It
Ever wake up with a foot that feels like it belongs to someone else? Or take a step and wonder if your toes have suddenly lost Bluetooth connectivity? A little tingling now and then might be no big deal, but it’s time to pay attention when that numbness lingers. Your...

The Achilles Tendon Repair Surgery: Understanding Your Options
The Achilles tendon is the MVP of your lower body—strong, hardworking, and essential for every step, jump, and sprint. As the strongest tendon in your body, it’s the star athlete that transfers power from your leg to your foot. But even MVPs have limits, and injuries...

Help for Flat Feet: Exercises and Stretches for Support
Flat feet—they’re more than just the condition that makes you dread a trip to the shoestore. They’re a condition that affects your whole body’s alignment. But don’t worry—there are plenty of ways to get those arches in shape to provide support and prevent pain and...

Pronation and Supination: What They Are and How They Affect Your Feet
Feet. They’re often overlooked, misunderstood, and even neglected. But really, your feet are the behind-the-scenes MVPs of your daily mobility. Without the care they deserve, feet begin to protest, which can be extremely painful and require a trip to the foot and...

Got Work-related Foot Pain? 3 Common Injuries and 4 Ways to Prevent Them
You’re a teacher, helping students around the classroom and walking them through the school. You’re a supermarket attendant, stocking shelves and standing behind a cash register. You’re a nurse, moving quickly between patients and helping with medical procedures....

Sore or Soothed? The Real Deal on Sports Massage
Sports massages: Are they a miracle for tight calves or a necessary evil? If you’ve ever wondered what this therapeutic treatment is all about, you’re not alone. While sports massage is celebrated for its ability to target muscle tension and prevent injuries, it’s...

5 Foot and Ankle Care Goals to Kick Off the Year Right
The time of year has come when gyms brim with new life, and the healthy foods aisles of the grocery store teem with consumers dedicated to their goals for the new year. Foot and ankle care is one of the most overlooked but vital aspects of overall wellness that should...

TLC for Your Toes: Easy Tips for Healthy Feet
You and your feet may be the dynamic duo—well, trio—that you never realized. And the humble heroes of your feet, your toes, deserve some extra love. Your toes keep you balanced and stable and propel you forward as you walk—they literally put an extra spring in your...

Are Your Slippers Sabotaging Your Feet?
There’s nothing better than kicking off your Sunday shoes and sliding into a soft pair of slippers on a chilly evening. Life’s good, right? Well, maybe not for your feet. You may feel like your favorite pair of just-in-the-house shoes give your feet a nice little...

Socks: The Foundation of Foot Health
When was the last time you gave your socks a second thought? Most of us pull them on without a moment’s pause. But these seemingly simple pieces of fabric do far more than just keep your feet warm. In fact, socks are like your feet’s unsung heroes. They face off...