Foot and Ankle Care and Treatment Blogs

Although obesity contributes to many serious health problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure, the impact of excessive weight on the lower body can also lead to foot and ankle pain. Too many extra pounds on a person’s frame can make...

Runners may wear their black toenails as badges of honor, an homage to the many miles they have put into their training. However, black toenails can occur for various reasons, ranging from trauma to underlying medical conditions. If your black toenail results from...

You have probably heard that you are what you eat, but does that apply to your feet? Turns out it does! The food you consume plays a significant role in your health, including the well-being of your feet. Here’s a detailed exploration of how your daily dietary choices...

If your doctor has told you or a loved one that they have metatarsalgia, you may have a lot of questions, beginning with how to pronounce it (meh-tuh-tar-SAL-jee-uh). We’ve compiled a list of common questions and answers surrounding metatarsalgia to help you learn all...

With sweat dripping down your face, you check your pace. You are on track to break your 10K PR when you suddenly take a step that doesn’t land quite right. Pain shoots through your foot. You’re want to push on, but not sure you can. What should you do next? While...

No one is safe from the potential of developing a toenail fungus, but you can make smart choices that will lower your risk of it. Educating yourself and making wise decisions can help safeguard your toenails against the uncomfortable plight of a fungal infection. We...

With sandal season upon us, no one wants to be the socks and sandals guy due to embarrassment about their cracked heels. If you want to avoid the fashion faux pas of wearing stockings with open-toed footwear, then you will want to address those cracks sooner rather...

In the realm of foot care, two professions reign supreme: the podiatrist and the orthotist. They may sound like characters from a superhero comic, but in reality, they're the real MVPs when it comes to keeping your feet happy and healthy. But what exactly sets them...

When you think of the physical changes you anticipate once you see that positive pregnancy test, you may imagine a beautiful baby bump. Your growing midsection isn’t the only change your body experiences during the nine-month pregnancy journey. Pregnancy quite...

If you’re hobbling around with ankle pain, chances are that you want that pain to end. But how do we get rid of the pain? The best way to treat it will depend on the source of the pain. Here are 11 of the most common reasons your ankles might be hurting and what you...

Whether or not Bigfoot is really out there is a myth that remains unresolved. But, here are 15 foot-related myths that we have been able to bust that you should stop believing right away. 1. Myth: Shoes cause bunions. Truth: Ill-fitting shoes or heels can cause...

With the temperatures rising, it’s finally time for our feet to leave their hibernation of thick socks and warm boots. It’s time for our feet to experience flip-flops, sandy beaches, and hammertoes. Wait, what? Are hammertoes an inevitable part of life with feet? What...