Foot and Ankle Care and Treatment Blogs
How to Run with Blisters
You are two miles into a five-mile run. Your legs feel great. Your pace is on track. Your breathing is nice and steady. And then you feel it: the warmth caused by friction on your foot, letting you know you have a new blister. Do you stop? Do you power through? Do you...
Walking in an Ingrown Toenail Wonderland
A warm mug of hot cocoa with a dash of cinnamon. Your favorite sweater. A lush blanket. A crackling fire. Snowflakes gently floating outside. Ingrown toenails. Wait, what? Yes, unfortunately, ingrown toenails are a common wintertime foot ailment. Why is that? What...
Should I Always Treat Foot Ulcers as an Emergency?
Finding a foot ulcer can be alarming. You might wonder whether this plight is enough to take you to the emergency room or if you should wait it out. Some individuals shared their thoughts about whether or not to treat a foot ulcer as an emergency. Keep reading to find...
So You Think You Have a Stress Fracture
Despite the name, you can’t develop a stress fracture from increased anxiety over a demanding job or the hassle of buying your first home. So, what causes a stress fracture? How does it heal? And what should you do if you think you have one? Keep reading to learn...
Get to Know Your Treatment Options for Ankle Arthritis
Watching a toddler wobbling through their first steps (accompanied, of course, by their inevitable falls) is a cute and tender moment. Watching an adult toddle and wobble while they walk due to ankle pain and tenderness isn’t quite as endearing. One of the most common...
The Top 10 Reasons You Might Want to Rethink High Heels
High heels are the pinnacle of femininity, the apex of womanhood, the peak of beauty. And beauty is pain, right? Well, they got the pain part right. While high heels do accentuate a woman’s beauty, they can also do a number to their feet. The design of high heels...
When is it Necessary to Remove an Ingrown Nail through Surgery?
Sometimes at-home remedies just don’t cut it. How do you know your ingrown toenail needs surgical intervention? Some individuals shared the symptoms to look out for that let you know you need to see a podiatrist. Keep reading to find out if you need to schedule an...
All About High and Low Ankle Sprains
If the Shawty in the apple bottom jeans that Flo Rida was singing about hit the floor with her heel inverted, it would explain why she got low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low. She probably sprained her ankle and fell to the ground. Like the song, her sprain is most...
Why is it risky for diabetic people to treat foot wounds without the doctor’s help?
Most people weigh their options when they get injured, deciding if the injury warrants a trip to the doctor and a co-pay. Individuals with diabetes should handle foot injuries with care. Why is that? Some health-conscious individuals weighed in on why foot wounds are...
Fickle Flare-Up: All About Achilles Tendonitis Flare-Ups
If you are already on edge from a recent Achilles tendon injury, any pain you experience in the area can make you nervous. Have you injured the tendon again? Will your recovery be compromised? Have you damaged the tendon further? Luckily, pain like this is most likely...
Busting Myths: Custom Orthotics vs. Over-the-Counter Alternatives
Trying to decide if you should splurge on custom orthotics or buy some over-the-counter arch supports at your nearest Walmart? Before you make a purchase, let us help you clear up some misconceptions about your two options. We'll bust some of the myths surrounding...
Get to Know Neuromas
The cause of your back pain could be anything from a herniated disc to a kidney stone to just a bad night’s sleep. Even stomach pains can stem from a lot of different sources; you could have food poisoning, a burst appendix, or gas. Did you know that there is a term...