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Hammertoes get their name because they have started bending downward at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. In the early stages, before the hammertoe has become severely bent and rigid, different therapies may be applied to prevent further bending. These measures may help avoid future surgery. Toes can rub against each other, and on the inside…
The flexible tissue that forms your arch is composed of three distinct arch sections, one transverse and two longitudinal. This tissue is quite strong but the daily stress and pressure of walking, working, and exercising takes its toll. Small tears and stretching of the arch tissue can lead to a painful condition called plantar fasciitis that can…
Severe swelling in your feet can become so uncomfortable just putting your shoes on causes pain. Swelling in the extremities can occur from seemingly innocuous activities like taking a long car ride, plane, or bus trip. Periodically stretching your legs will often improve circulation and decrease swelling and tingling sensations. Swelling can also be from…
Each one of your feet contains over thirty joints that are susceptible to developing arthritis. Some kinds of arthritis are age-related, while others can be caused or exacerbated by a foot or ankle injury. Arthritic foot and ankle conditions can make it difficult and painful to bend your ankles and toes, which results in difficulty with…
Metatarsalgia (or metatarsal syndrome) is a condition that is very similar to the more common wrist condition called carpal tunnel syndrome. In the context of feet, this condition is characterized by inflammation around the metatarsal bones of your toes and causes considerable pain and discomfort in the ball of the foot. Fortunately, getting properly-fitted for footwear and using orthotic…
Warts are from the human papillomavirus, a common microbe found in abundance wherever people congregate. Protecting yourself from contact with these microbes will help prevent getting warts. A painful type of foot wart is called a plantar wart. These larger warts grow in the plantar fascia, on the bottom of the foot, and can hide under…
With the complex array of bones, muscles, ligaments, and other tissues that comprise your feet, and ankles it’s more than likely you will suffer a foot or ankle injury or develop a disease that requires a visit to your foot doctor for the proper diagnosis and treatment. There are many reasons you should consult with your podiatrist,…
Your heel bone is the largest in your foot, and it forms the structure that helps create your arch. A frequent cause of intense heel pain is a heel fracture. This debilitating injury often occurs without warning when landing hard on your heel during work, sports, and exercise activities. Your heel can also suffer from radiating pain…
Many people tend to take their feet for granted until a foot or ankle problem makes them pay more attention. Your fabulous feet do an incredible job of supporting all your weight and pressure every day so take good care of them! Catch foot and ankle injuries and other problems before they worsen with regular visits to…
November is American Diabetes Month and an excellent time to recognize that hundreds of millions of people worldwide have been diagnosed with this potentially debilitating condition. Half a billion more may be at risk. The good news is that with proper diet and exercise, diabetes can be prevented. For patients who have the disease, complications like foot ulcers can…
Since fungal toenail infections tend to develop rather slowly, they can be nearly unnoticeable in the beginning with just some minor discoloration being evident. But as the condition progresses, the fungus will have more pronounced effects that may eventually lead to nail removal to treat the underlying infection. Early indications of a fungal toenail infection often include…
One of the most important steps you can take to ensure proper foot and ankle health is to get accurately sized and fitted footwear. Correcting alignment problems of feet and ankles using custom orthotics improves spinal alignment, and as a result, improves issues with the knees, hips, and back as well. Find the perfect fit with these…
Some of us have developed a healthy practice of using an SPF lotion to protect against skin damage from the sun. We may even be in the fairly regular habit of checking our skin for moles or other conditions, but, please don’t forget the feet. The skin on feet and ankles should be as carefully…
More and more people are deciding that the drawbacks of high heeled shoes make them not worth wearing. There is a direct correlation with foot and ankle problems that come along with wearing high heeled shoes regularly. They push your toes together and shift the foot into an unnatural position that shortens the calf muscle…
One of the most common causes of the sensation of burning feet is from complications of diabetes that can cause nerve damage. This damage often first appears in the extremities. If you have numbness, burning, and tingling in your hands and feet, have it checked out by your foot doctor to determine the cause. Some of…
Morton’s neuroma is a foot condition that is described as the feeling of a pebble in your shoe. The actual cause of this sensation is a growth that occurs on or around the nerves in the ball area of your foot. Stress and pressure from wearing poorly fitting shoes like high heels are a frequent cause of…
The Achilles tendon is the largest in the body, and it connects the calf muscle to the heel, allowing you to move your foot. Severe stretching, tearing, or even a complete break of the Achilles tendon by overuse and stress from physical activity often results in severe pain in the heel, foot, and calf. Symptoms of an…
Bursitis is a painful and potentially debilitating inflammatory condition in which fluids build up in the bursal sacs. These are located where your bones, tendons, and muscles meet each other. While this condition commonly affects the shoulder area, it can also strike the feet and ankles in the area near the Achilles tendon. Bursitis can…
Having excessively curved toenails is largely hereditary, but the likelihood they develop into a painful ingrown toenail can be mitigated with three simple steps. Try these 3 excellent tips for preventing ingrown toenails: 1) Perform regular foot inspections—You can notice preliminary signs of a potential ingrown toenail problem during a foot inspection. Initial redness and oozing at…
The hammertoe deformity results from a tendon and muscle imbalance in the toes. While the tendency for developing hammertoes is often inherited, they are often made worse by wearing tight-fitting shoes like high heels. Complications from arthritis and toe fractures can also lead to hammertoes. Hammertoes tend to worsen over time and don’t generally get better all by themselves. Make…
September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month and an excellent way to improve balance and prevent falls. Properly fitted footwear and the proper placement of custom orthotic inserts and ankle balance braces are great preventative tools. Contact our team of board-certified podiatrists for help with gait analysis, shoe choice, and orthotic inserts. Orthotic and brace advantages: ● Fall prevention—When you…
Numb feet can be an unsettling experience and is often caused by sitting still for too long, like on a long plane or train trip. However, other causes of numbness in your feet (such as diabetes) may be more problematic. These causes may be more difficult to identify without the help of your foot doctor….
Many folks tend to take their feet for granted until a foot or ankle problem develops. While your feet are amazing examples of nature’s engineering, they are still susceptible to a variety of injuries and diseases, many of which can be minimized or prevented with proper foot and ankle care. Here are 5 amazing foot…
A bunion toe deformity is one of the most common problems treated by podiatrists. Although hereditary influence plays a major role in bunion development, shoes are often to blame. Wearing tight-fitting shoes like high heels or pointy boots will push the toes together and increase the development of bunions, hammertoes, and other toe and foot…
Your feet and ankles absorb an inordinate amount of pressure and stress throughout your life with the telltale signs of aging eventually becoming more and more evident.
The ball of the foot absorbs a huge amount of pressure from walking, working, and exercising. All that stress can damage the metatarsal bones and sensitive tissues causing a condition called metatarsalgia. Other conditions like neuroma and capsulitis have similar symptoms, so be sure to contact your foot doctor for the proper diagnosis and treatment….
Corns and calluses are thick, hardened layers of skin that can be annoying if not addressed. Calluses are most commonly formed on the ball of the foot and the heel area. Corns also form in response to excess pressure and rubbing, and frequently occur on the top of hammertoes. Thick calluses on the heels can…
Plantar warts grow in the plantar fascia, which is the wide band of tissue on the bottom of your foot that forms your arch. They often remain hidden by the thick skin, with the only signs being a small bump and severe pain when weight is put on the affected foot. Since plantar warts can…
One of the major complications of having diabetes is the peripheral nerve damage that can cause numbness in the feet and allow dangerous infections to spread, especially when combined with a decreased immune response and poor blood circulation. Essential diabetic foot care tips include, keeping your feet as clean and dry as possible, and seeing…
A debilitating nerve condition that affects the foot is called tarsal tunnel syndrome which causes pain, numbness, and tingling.
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