Plantar Fasciitis 101: Everything You Need To Know
Plantar fasciitis. What is it, and how can it be treated? Here’s what you need to know from the experts at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists
Why You Should Treat Your Neuroma Before It Gets Complicated
Feeling a noticeable lump on the ball of your feet? Having pain while walking and doing seemingly normal chores? These are tell-tale signs that you may have a neuroma. But, don’t worry, you have come to the right place. It is best to seek advice from a professional podiatrist to limit your neuroma from ruining…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Walking Feet
Everyone has their favorite spot to walk — even in our area. When the mornings are cool or the nights feel great, taking a walk can reduce stress and bring along other benefits, too. Walking is an underrated form of exercise. Are you missing out? This fall, The Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists want to encourage…
Fall and Your Feet
It’s fall, and your feet are waiting. They want the same attention this season, so please don’t forget about them. Your toes may be sliding into shoes as the temperatures fall, but don’t take your eyes off them. This season, how can you make sure your feet still feel the love? Well, The Desert Podiatric…
Flat Feet: Fixing the Pain
We all started with flat feet. It is just a part of how we grow and develop. Over time, our arches form. The development can happen around age 6. However, there is a chance this doesn’t happen. When this occurs, you have a condition known as flat feet.
Get Your Feet Right for Golf
The Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists hope you know and appreciate the beauty of a golf swing. It is high-powered and incredible to watch. For the golfers, though, there is a risk of this repetitive motion. Can you imagine how much golfers practice to perfect their swing? After all, it’s one moment on the course to drive you to the next hole.
Common Causes for Neuropathy
Did you know more than 30 million people in the United States manage symptoms of peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage? Common symptoms include: burning, tingling, and numbness; loss of muscle strength; loss of balance; and persistent pain. If you have ever experienced these symptoms without receiving a diagnosis, it may be time to contact your…
Talking Points For Your Next Podiatry Appointment
Is it that time again? If you’re planning for your next podiatry appointment with us, we have a few tips to help you get the most out of your visit. For us, a visit with our patients allows an opportunity to check-in — and check out your foot and ankle health. We put our listening…
Freiberg’s Disease: A Rare Pain
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,…
5 Causes of Metatarsalgia
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…
How to Treat Bursitis in Your Feet
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…
Smart Foot Care for Holiday Shopping and Travel
December is a busy month with lots of shopping, entertaining and traveling. All of these activities take a toll on your feet! No matter which holidays that you celebrate, your feet will have to be up to the challenge.
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