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You probably spend a lot of time thinking about your heart health, your skin routine, and maybe even your gut health, but how often do you truly check in with your feet? This Foot Health Awareness Month, we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists are urging you to stop ignoring those little aches and weird changes. If you…
Have you noticed those chunky, moon-boot-looking sneakers everywhere lately? It seems like everyone from marathon runners to people working at the grocery store has traded in their sleek flats for massive slabs of foam. You might be wondering if this is just the latest fashion statement or if your feet will actually thank you for…
Intermittent fasting has taken the wellness world by storm, with everyone from your neighbor to high-profile athletes in Arizona skipping breakfast in the name of health. While most people use fasting for weight loss or mental clarity, you might be wondering how your eating schedule impacts your foundation. We at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists chime in on this health trend below.
You might be thinking: Is this just a twist, or did I actually break something? Because your feet and ankles are packed with sensory nerves, even a minor injury can feel like a fracture. But not all pain of our patients’ pain at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists is created equal.
From viral TikTok challenges to the latest recovery gadgets, there is always a new way to optimize your body. But while these trends might look great in a thirty-second clip, our patients’ feet at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists often tell a different story. If you are looking to separate the helpful habits from the harmful fads, here is a breakdown of what we podiatrists love and hate.
As kids constantly move from gym class to team sports, ingrown toenails are one of the most common complaints we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists get. The good news? Most ingrown toenails in children are completely preventable with a few simple changes to their footwear and a little home economics on how to trim their nails.
You might love the classic, retro look of a high-top or the sleek, athletic profile of a low-top. But beyond the aesthetic, the height of your shoe plays a major role in how your feet and ankles function. Whether you are walking the streets or hitting the gym, we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists are here to teach you the mechanical trade-offs between these two styles.
Valentine’s Day is all about the people you love, and that includes yourself. Since your feet are the things that actually carry you throughout the day, we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists wonder if you’ve been taking care of them. Here are 4 signs that you are treating your feet right and that they are in peak condition.
It’s officially Heart Awareness Month, and we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists are pumped to share everything we know about your feet and circulation. Here’s something to be aware of: feet can signal cardiovascular issues in much more subtle ways that have nothing to do with fluid retention. In fact, there’s one sign that often goes unnoticed: missing toe hair.
Bunions probably make you picture an older woman who spent years and years squeezed into stilettos. While high heels certainly don’t help, they aren’t the only cause of that bony bump on the side of your foot. The truth is that bunions show up on much younger feet, on athletes, and even on people who have never touched a pair of heels in their lives. We at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists explain the reasons below.
For anyone experiencing tingling, burning, or numbness in their feet, the specific cause of that damage changes everything for how we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists approach your treatment. Let’s explore the common differences between diabetic and non-diabetic neuropathy.
As we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists settle into the first weeks of 2026, many of us have already mapped out our goals for the year. Whether you are aiming to hit a new step count, join a local hiking group, or improve your overall wellness, there is one part of your body that will determine your success more than any other: your feet.
If you’ve ever gone for a run, or even just a power walk in the wrong shoes and felt that throbbing ache along the front of your legs, you’ve probably felt shin splints. But what if we told you that your shins may not be to blame? If you want us at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists to fix your shins, you have to look down first.
We at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists have seen even a modest weight loss goal dramatically reduce foot pain and the risk of systemic complications manifesting in the feet.
Most people worry about their lower back or their neck during a long haul, but your feet are actually the ones doing the heavy lifting. Here are the effects we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists have seen long-distance driving has on your feet.
We at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists don’t typically see Achilles tendonitis pop up overnight; instead, it sends a series of RSVP cards before arriving at the holiday party. Let’s break it down into phases.
We at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists don’t just see grandparents coming in with joint inflammation. In the world of feet and ankles, arthritis is a massive, diverse beast that strikes people of all ages.
If you’ve been battling that awful, sharp stabbing pain in your heel no matter what you do, you’ve probably wondered if surgery is the only way to make it stop. Plantar fasciitis is notorious for being stubborn, but here’s the most reassuring fact you need to know: surgery is the last resort here at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists.
Between long travel times, hours spent standing in the kitchen, and indulging in rich foods, your feet are facing a unique set of risks. Here’s what to avoid to make your Thanksgiving as painless as possible, courtesy of the experts at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists.
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of kicking off your shoes and letting your feet breathe, especially after a long day. And while a few moments barefoot on a clean patch of grass can feel liberating, for us at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists, advising against walking barefoot (especially inside your home) is one of the most consistent pieces of advice we give.
Being an athlete with diabetes helps manage the condition, but it also can make your foot problems worse if you’re not paying attention to your feet. At Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists, we help our diabetic athletes see both sides of the spectrum, so that they remain empowered yet cautious.
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes or are working to manage your health, we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists need you to know that the feet are one of the first places your body sends warning signals.
When you visit your podiatrist, you might wonder if an X-ray is really necessary. The short answer is: sometimes, it’s the only way to truly know what’s going on beneath the surface of your skin. X-rays are a fast, accurate tool we use in the office at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists. Today, we’re giving you a clear look into how X-rays give us a clear look.
In the spirit of Halloween, we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists figured we’d share 5 truly rare foot and ankle issues that very few people have experienced.
When we think of foot injuries, we often picture a simple sprain or a broken toe from stubbing it. But some traumas we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists treat are more crushing… literally.
Pigeon toes, or in-toeing, is one of the most common gait patterns we see in kids. At Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists, we meet parents every week who are worried about tripping, shoes wearing out unevenly, or classmates making comments.
At Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists, we see shoe-related pain every day, and the fix often starts with a few simple checks you can do at home.
Physical therapy is a treatment we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists recommend to our patients to recover from various foot and ankle conditions. But did you know that you can do these exercises from the comfort of your own home?
Podiatrists are a senior’s best friend. You may have noticed that, as we age, the trip to the doctor for ingrown toenails becomes increasingly frequent. But why is that? What happens to the feet as we get older?
Peripheral Artery Disease is a full-body circulation issue in which the blood flow to your legs and feet is weakened due to plaque buildup. We at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists figured we’d tell you that, since it is National Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month.
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