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Is your team playing this weekend? Whether you’re watching the big game or cheering on the athlete in your family, you hold your breath for a moment when someone is injured. Witnessing someone in pain or wondering the extent of an injury can be frightening. As a parent of an athlete, the wait can seem…
Did you know that December 4 is National Sock Day? We love a day to celebrate the often-colorful accessories that also serve a greater purpose for our foot health. The holiday celebrates the socks that have stuck together. We’re talking about the big win of finding a matching pair of socks. While we think about…
For patients who have diabetes, wearing the wrong size can cause serious problems. From shoes that are too tight or too loose, there are a few complications that our doctors commonly see. What can help? Work with a shoe salesperson. They often use a tool known as the Brannock Device. Charles Brannock receives credit for his invention…
Foot pain can seriously impact your daily routine and in certain cases change your life. In particular, diabetic foot ulcers can lead to potentially severe conditions. These ulcers usually occur on the bottom of feet and afflict diabetics. If left untreated, they can turn into infections and sometimes require amputation. The Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists…
Chilblains are a painful and irritating condition that occurs when your blood vessels get exposed to the cold. As winter is coming, this could likely happen to you. When it does, you will see red patches on your skin, blisters, and you can experience itching and swelling. It likes to occur on your feet and hands and…
Your heels take quite a beating throughout the day, and with the weather changing all the time, they can crack, peel, and cause bleeding. When this happens, you need to treat it right away, or as a person with diabetes, you need to go to a podiatrist. Untreated cracks will cause bacteria and infections, which…
When fall comes, you may think of pumpkins, hot drinks, and fun outside. However, putting your flip-flops away for a few months means that you have new issues with your feet that you will need to address. Thankfully, there are many ways that you can keep your feet safe while still enjoying the pumpkin patch. Keeping Your…
We all know that when our toenails are healthy, they should look clear. But what happens when they begin to turn all of the colors you see in a rainbow? It could be a minor injury and potentially nothing which should cause worry. However, it can also be something more severe, and you may need to pay…
Raynaud’s disease is an affliction that causes certain areas of your body to feel cold or numb. When you have this disease, it causes the smaller arteries that are in charge of supplying blood to become narrower. When this happens, blood flow is limited, which causes issues throughout the body. This is a severe condition…
Athlete’s foot occurs between the toes. The fungal infection commonly occurs in those who have sweaty feet. You will notice this is an issue if you have a scaly rash on your foot that creates burning and itching on your feet. Highly contagious, it can spread through towels, clothing, floors, or sharing shoes. We recommend…
Our feet have a bigger job than we think, and they need the proper care. As we become more active, get older, and continue to go about our daily lives, you can find that our feet suffer from various issues that can cause pain and other problems later on. Thankfully, a podiatrist knows how to…
Falling can be a frightening thing. As we get older, we become more susceptible, and it can become more dangerous if we are not careful. Health conditions, hearing, and vision, also play a part. So how can we have the ability to stop ourselves from falling? No worries! With these tips, you will be able to…
Haglund’s Deformity is a rare condition, defined as the occurrence of a bony enlargement that appears on the back of your heel. Rubbing against shoes will cause this issue to affect the Achilles tendon and its surrounding tissue, leading to a new condition, bursitis. With these issues wreaking havoc on your foot, you will notice pain…
Ingrown toenails are a common condition. It occurs when the corners of your toenails grow into your flesh. While this can also happen at the sides of the toes, you may notice the corners bleed and are more painful or tender. If the pain spreads beyond your toe, you will need to see your podiatrist….
Summer is a popular time for people to get in shape and try new workouts. While that is a positive thing to strive for, people don’t understand that many injuries can occur due to the strain. Because of this, you need to be aware of what can happen if you push yourself too hard this…
Nail fungus is a common problem that starts as a discolored spot under the tip of your toenail. When the infection goes deeper, you will have a nail beginning to thicken, crumble, and smell. Many things can cause nail fungus. In particular, older adults are at a higher risk of developing a nail infection. If…
Corns occur in both men and women of any age. They appear as hard, thick layers of skin that will happen when you have created friction and pressure on specific areas of your foot. While corns aren’t pretty to look at, they generally will not cause you pain, and they are reasonably easy to remove. In fact,…
Many people choose to wear flip-flops in the summertime, not realizing that they can damage your stride and feet. Flip-flops do not offer support or cushioning, and your toes tend to curl to grip tightly to the shoe surface, eventually causing mobility issues. Over time, you may also experience back pain, hip or knee misalignment,…
Running is a great activity to improve your health, but it can also damage your feet unless you take preventive steps. Luckily for runners, there are simple tips that you can use to keep yourself in great form. Tips to Prevent Harm to Your Feet Wear the proper shoes Wearing running shoes helps prevent pain, rubbing, blisters,…
Our feet aren’t always on our minds. If we want our feet to stay healthy, we should give them some well-deserved love and attention. In doing so, your walk will improve, and you can avoid pain. In addition to that, you can prevent critical problems that happen as you age. Treating Your Feet Dry your…
Walking barefoot can be a fun experience. When you walk barefoot, though, you should know that it can hurt the health of your feet. Walking barefoot on a hard surface can cause your foot to collapse from the added stress to the foot. It may also cause infections because your feet are exposed to bacteria…
While it might be fashionable to wear shoes without socks, it is not a good practice in terms of foot health for several reasons. Blisters, foot odor, and fungus, none of which are fashionable, are often the results of not wearing socks. Socks are designed to keep your feet safe from uncomfortable friction, infections, and bacteria….
Swimmer’s toe is a condition that usually happens when you are in the pool for too long, resulting in toes that crack and peel. It is a little like when you are in the bathtub for too long, and your skin peels off the bottom of your feet, but in this case, it can be…
Living in an area with hot temperatures, you will experience sweaty feet. They may smell and be uncomfortable. You may find that you don’t want to take off your footwear for fear that someone will smell them. Sweat doesn’t smell bad right away; it happens when shoes don’t have adequate airflow. Conditions That Increase Foot…
When you go to the nail salon, you want to be pampered and enjoy your time. The last thing that you need is to come away with an infection, but often this occurs when proper disinfecting and sanitizing steps are skipped. Pedicure Pitfalls Fungus––this can happen when the salon fails to clean the foot…
Charcot foot is a rare but severe condition. It can affect people who suffer from diabetes mellitus or people with peripheral neuropathy, which are both frightening conditions on their own. If you have Charcot, it affects the tissues in your feet along with the joints and bones. Over time your bones become weak, causing them…
Freiberg’s disease occurs when you have flattened spots on your feet. It will affect your mobility and can cause extreme pain in your feet and toes. It is a rare but debilitating condition. It progresses to the metatarsal heads in the ball of your feet. It happens when your blood supply to the toes isn’t happening correctly,…
Plantar Fasciitis causes pain in your heel area near the bottom. The plantar fascia of your foot is a ligament that connects your heel to your foot, and it is thick. When it is inflamed, you will experience heel pain, stiffness, and trouble walking. While the exact reason for this issue is still being studied, many…
Claw toe is a foot deformity. It often gets mistaken for hammertoe, but it differs because, with claw toe, your toes are bending down to resemble a claw look. When you experience this issue, you will notice that your toes are creating painful calluses. High-heeled shoes are a common reason behind this, along with short shoes, nerve damage, diabetes,…
A heel spur is a condition that has been created by a growth that feels bony. In other cases, it can be called a calcium deposit. It will extend between your arch and heel bone, causing heel pain and inflammation. Usually starting in the heel alone, it spreads to the other parts of your foot….
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