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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.
For many foot and ankle conditions, conservative treatments like orthotics, physical therapy, and medication provide enough relief. But sometimes, between the structural problems and persistent pain, they simply don’t cut it. The last (but often most effective) resort is surgery, which is an option we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists have plenty of experience exercising…
Experiencing pain with every step is not the way anyone wants to spend their day, and ball of foot pain is known to significantly impact mobility and daily activities. Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists has outlined the potential causes below so patients can take the first step toward finding relief. Metatarsalgia Metatarsalgia occurs when excessive pressure…
Issues with the nerves can be complex to resolve, often requiring a multifaceted approach. One particularly prevalent problem is Morton’s neuroma, a condition that involves the thickening of a nerve between your toes. Inflicting an uncomfortable pins-and-needles sensation, neuromas share a few symptoms with another unpleasant affliction: Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. For this post, Desert Podiatric…
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…
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…
A neuroma is a nerve condition that is sometimes described as feeling like you have a stone in your shoe. In the case of Morton’s neuroma, a thick growth forms around a nerve between the third and fourth toes contributing to numbness and tingling sensations. Shoes like high heels that push the toes together are…
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…
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…
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