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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.
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?
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.
It’s National Falls Prevention Month, so what better time for us at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists to provide an ultimate list of ways to avoid tripping? We’ve broken our advice into 3 main categories: footwear, home, and body.
Almost everyone has twisted or rolled their ankle at some point. For most, the pain and swelling fade away, and life returns to normal. But for others, their initial sprain lingers… and never quite goes away.
A stress fracture isn’t a sudden, dramatic break like you’d get from a fall. It’s a much more subtle injury: a tiny, hairline crack in a bone that develops gradually over time. But because it starts small, it’s one of the easiest to ignore foot and ankle issues we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists treat.
If you’ve been dealing with persistent foot or ankle pain that just won’t go away, you might be a good candidate for our modern, non-invasive treatment called Radial Pulse Therapy (RPT). We at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists have seen this special form of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) be a game-changer for chronic pain.
The world of wellness is constantly evolving, and with social media, people are more willing to experiment with their health. But amidst all the noise, some of these movements are more beneficial for our feet and ankles than others. In this article, we’ll walk through a few things we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists think our patients should try ASAP.
If you live with arthritis in your feet or ankles, you know it can turn simple daily tasks into a painful challenge. We at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists are here to provide the dos and don’ts to feeling less pain and stiffness in your joints.
For seniors, maintaining good foot health becomes incredibly important, as it directly impacts mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. At Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists, we want to educate our older audience on the main things they should be focusing on to maintain their foot health.
Custom orthotics are powerful tools in podiatry, yet despite their effectiveness, there are many misconceptions about their accessibility and target audience. In today’s article, we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists will clarify these myths and inform you on how custom orthotics really work.
In this article, we’ll explore what fat pads do and the many reasons obesity is so damaging to them.
In the Arizona heat, foot odor is a common complaint for us here at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists. It’s rarely a sign of outright poor hygiene alone, but rather a complex chemical reaction that we sometimes can’t avoid. If you’ve ever wondered why your feet seem to have a scent all their own, you’re not…
Our bodies are amazing at finding the path of least resistance. That’s why, when a foot condition makes a normal movement painful or impossible, the brain tells other muscles to carry the weight- literally. This is ultimately how gait abnormalities are born, and they will be the topic of our conversation in this blog post…
As we age, staying active remains crucial for overall health and vitality. According to US News Health, there are over 390 retirement communities in Arizona, many of which likely offer sports and recreation to their residents. We at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists see senior patients who enjoy participating in sports, but the intricate structures of…
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