Podiatrist Blog

• posted: Sep. 18, 2018
• ingrown toenail

An ingrown toenail (onychocryptosis) is a common nail impairment where the sides of the toenail cut into the soft skin tissue of your toe. The growing nail causes the skin Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2018
• Achilles Tendonitis,  running,  plantar fasciitis,  Shin splints,  ankle sprains

Running is a great way to keep in good health. It’s the kind of activity you can do anytime or anywhere. Proper footwear can help avert running injuries. While running, Read More

• posted: Sep. 05, 2018
• hammertoes,  foot and ankle conditions

The best way to treat any foot and ankle condition is to get early treatment. This measure not only averts major complications but also presents more treatment options. This certainly Read More

• posted: Aug. 30, 2018
• ingrown toenails,  diabetes,  proper footwear,  self-exam,  foot hygiene

Diabetes is a very serious and growing public health concern. It affects your body’s ability to produce or use insulin effectively. It affects tens of millions of people in the Read More

• posted: Aug. 22, 2018
• diabetes

Our feet play an important role in our daily lives. They are fundamental to one’s health and wellbeing. They get you around everywhere, easily and comfortably. It’s one of the Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2018
• Achilles Tendonitis,  overuse injuries

The human body has a built-in mechanism to address stress. Your body needs to recover every time you encounter physical stress in the form of exercise or activity. The applied Read More

• posted: Aug. 09, 2018
• calluses,  corns,  conditions

Corns and calluses are some of the most common and annoying foot disorders. They affect millions of people around the globe each year. What many of us do not realize Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2018
• diabetes,  podiatrist,  foot,  blisteres,  infected

Living with diabetes can be hard. Not only do you have to maintain a particular diet, you also have to constantly check in on your body to make sure everything Read More

• posted: Jul. 25, 2018
• walking,  feet,  pain,  orthotic,  overpronation

Are your feet beginning to look misaligned or disfigured? Do they burn when you walk? Are your hips and back always in pain? No matter how old you are, or Read More

• posted: Jul. 19, 2018
• sports,  psoriasis,  podiatrist,  fungus,  foot,  pain

One of the worst feelings in the world is when you are peeling off a pair of socks and one of your toenails comes along with it. A toenail that Read More

• posted: Jul. 12, 2018
• podiatrist,  pain,  muscles,  cramp

When you are minding your own business and then suddenly you are inflicted with a leg cramp, the pain can be overwhelming and make you stop in your tracks. Leg Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2018
• Lisfranc Injury,  Blistering,  Sprain

Getting into a motor vehicle accident can be a very scary occurrence. Not only is it very stressful, but it can also cause a physical injury to the body, especially Read More

• posted: Jun. 27, 2018
• Bunions,  podiatrist,  pain,  shoe,  overused,  joint,  inflammation,  metatarsal bones

We all need our feet every day. Not only do you need your feet to walk to the car, to drive, and to get to your workplace, you also need Read More

• posted: Jun. 21, 2018
• swelling,  podiatrist,  bone,  pain,  ankle fracture,  heal

Running a 5k or a marathon is a great challenge and accomplishment. Many people spend months preparing and training for these types of activities and work hard to bring out Read More

• posted: Jun. 13, 2018
• flat foot,  swelling,  orthotics,  hurt,  bone,  arch pain

Walking around with pain in your feet can be very aggravating. First, you want to know what is causing your feet to hurt. Second, it is disrupting the flow of Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2018
• Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot is caused by a common fungal infection that can be found in the locker room at the gym, at the pool, or even on the floor of your Read More