A Step Towards Comfort: How Podiatrists Treat High Arches
High arches can be painful, making people prone to trips, falls, sprains, tendonitis, and more. Here are a few suggestions that may help reduce the discomfort.
Neglecting Toenail Fungal Infections Can Be Risky
One might be alarmed to know how common and widespread fungal toenails are. Fungi thrive in dark, warm and moist places, making your feet prone to increased risk as they are closed in shoes. Sometimes the fungi just reside on your skin without causing any issues. However, they can infect your nails and nail bed,…
Foot Care for People with Dementia
The aging process can affect your feet and ankles. As we age, our feet tend to flatten and get wider over time. The fatty padding under our feet also thins out with age and becomes vulnerable to damage. For senior citizens with dementia, it is especially essential for caregivers and loved ones to take proper…
5 Tips for Starting a New Exercise Regimen
Are you worn out from your daily routine and finding it hard to exercise? It may be hard but don’t give up on your fitness regime. Find the drive to continue exercising or to develop a completely new strategy. Exercise is beneficial for both the physical and mental well-being of the body. One of the…
Caring for Runner’s Feet
Your feet can withstand repeated stress whether you run occasionally or are putting in a lot of work to prepare for a race. Foot care for all kinds of runners is essential. Here are a few tips for runners to take care of their foot health. Footwear Ensure your running shoes are securely fitted and…
How To Best Deal with Toe Cramps
There’s no doubt that the body’s weight is supported by our toes and feet. Due to the pressure exerted on our feet, cramps are a common occurrence, especially while playing sports or exercising. Cramps can range from being a little irritating to being so severe that walking becomes challenging. There are several potential reasons for…
Symptoms That Could Indicate You Have Thyroid Disease
As January is Thyroid Awareness Month, medical professionals all around the globe are taking this opportunity to highlight the importance of a healthy thyroid and its impact on our feet. Here are some important facts that you should know about the thyroid: Symptoms linked to hypothyroidism: Symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism: One common symptom of these…
Are Slippers Bad for Your Feet?
People enjoy slipping their feet into cozy slippers before pacing the house during the winter months. Although wearing slippers or going barefoot is convenient and easy, these footwear habits have increased the number of individuals seeking podiatric care for foot pain. Due to the rigidity of hardwood and tile flooring, additional foot issues can set…
Morton’s Neuroma 101
A foot abnormality that causes the bones of the toes to crush the nerves is known as Morton’s neuroma. Wearing shoes that pinch and restrict the toes can frequently result in a neuroma. Therefore, wearing shoes with a large toe box is strongly recommended to reduce foot pain and avoid neuromas. A podiatrist can treat…
What You Need to Know About Fungal Toenail Infection
Although they often affect your toenails, nail infections can also harm your fingernails. Sometimes, fungal nail infections begin at the nail’s edge and spread throughout the nail area. Other times, the center of the nail is frequently affected by the infection, which causes the nail to become thicker and often discolored. You might not need…
Prevent Gout Attacks
Gout is characterized by sudden attacks of painful sensation, usually around the joint of your big toe. Other signs and symptoms could include a hot, sensitive joint that you can’t stand to have touched. Swelling and visibly red skin are also common in the vicinity of the injured joint. Hyperuricemia, a condition where there is…
New Year’s Resolutions for Happy Feet
Making resolutions for the new year is an excellent method to decide what goals we want to accomplish. Finding a way to turn those goals into reality is usually the next step after setting them. Your goals should be realistic. It is crucial you understand the effort required to achieve your overall and foot health…
Get Rid of Dry Skin on Your Feet
The most common and widespread dry skin forms at the heels of the feet, making cracked heels and dry foot skin one of the more prevalent foot conditions! For most individuals, this may not be a worrisome issue; however, when these cracks become deeper than usual, they can be highly uncomfortable to stand on and…
Foot Problems and Obesity
According to several studies, the likelihood of experiencing foot discomfort increases as the body mass index increases. Those who are obese are more susceptible to foot pain in comparison to those who keep a healthy weight. Adults frequently complain about foot pain. The stress on your ankles and feet can increase drastically by just adding…
Prep Your Feet for Winter
Our feet endure a great deal throughout the winter. Our feet move from cozy, heated homes to the freezing cold outdoors. Temperature fluctuations have an adverse effect on the skin, leaving it rough and susceptible to cracking. When the weather becomes colder, most people have rough and flaky skin on their feet. Here are some…
Fix Your Heel Pain
Heel pain normally occurs when the tendon at the back of your heel, also known as the Achilles tendon, becomes inflamed or is under excessive stress. The pain usually starts from where the tendon is attached to the heel bone, just beneath the heel. When this area is affected, it drastically reduces your mobility, as…
4 Types of Fractures
Bone fractures or broken bones are the same: painful, immobilizing and require proper care and treatment. Your feet are a complex structure of many bones and joints, making them prone to fractures if caution is not practiced. There are different types of fractures that will determine the amount of time you need to stay off…
5 Signs It’s Time for New Orthotics
Orthotics are medically prescribed items worn inside shoes to correct structural foot disorders that cause limited mobility. Foot orthotics have significant benefits for individuals with different foot conditions. While fresh new orthotics can alleviate a wide range of foot problems, keeping old orthotics might have a number of negative consequences that you may be unaware…
The Reasons Why Diabetic Wounds Take So Long to Heal
Your body develops diabetes when it cannot generate or properly utilize insulin. Insulin converts sugar into fuel for the body. Increased blood sugar levels are likely to occur if your body has problems breaking down carbohydrates. It can eventually hamper your body’s capacity to repair wounds. Minor scratches and bruises are all-natural byproducts of an active lifestyle….
Caring for Children’s Feet
Did you know that while children’s feet develop most rapidly in the early years, the shape of their feet keeps changing throughout their lives? Therefore, it is crucial they wear well-fitted and supportive footwear, so their feet develop and grow in a healthy manner. As babies’ feet are quite delicate, ensure their shoes have enough…
Healthy Aging Month and Your Feet
We previously talked about Falls Prevention for September. Did you know there is another topic to discuss this month? September is also Healthy Aging Month. There are ways to age healthy and prepare for our golden years. Yes, our bodies and minds may change. What can we do today to strengthen our foundation? The good…
Touchdown Tips: Knowing Football Foot Injuries
Today, The Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists will share some common football injuries that can impact your ability to score the winning touchdown. While we’re touching on what could go wrong, we’re sharing ways to make things right before an injury occurs. Prevention is one of our favorite topics as podiatrists.
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