A fracture is a break in a bone, and practically any bone in your body can suffer a fracture. While orthopedic doctors can treat fractures, the best doctor to diagnose and treat a foot or ankle fracture is a podiatrist.… Read More
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Complications of Heel Pain
Do you wake up to foot pain in the morning? When you exercise, do you find yourself having to power through heel pain or stop entirely?
Pain is how your body tells you that something is wrong. When it comes … Read More
How Diabetic Shoes Protect Your Feet
For people with diabetes, foot problems are a common occurrence. Foot problems can lead to serious complications and are a leading reason for diabetes-related hospitalizations. Diabetic shoes are specially designed footwear that can help to evenly distribute pressure over the … Read More
6 Conditions that May Call for Orthotics
Orthotics are shoe inserts that a podiatrist will fit you for to reduce pain in your feet, lower legs, or back. In many cases, pain in your legs and back is caused by issues with your feet. As such, visiting … Read More
Physical Conditions Shoe Inserts Can Alleviate
Shoe inserts aim to make our running, walking, or standing more comfortable. They can also alleviate or correct symptoms of podiatric problems that you may have. They are either store-bought or customized to the type of foot you have. Your … Read More
Treatments for Arterial Disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) can compromise the blood circulation in your arms and legs due to plaque buildup in the artery walls. The condition often causes severe leg pain and other debilitating symptoms, because the arteries carry blood from the … Read More
Common Causes of Arch Pain
Our foot arches serve a quietly important role in standing, walking, jumping, and running. The arch in the foot supports your posture and facilitates proper gait.
Because you use your feet so often throughout the day, your foot arches are … Read More
What Is Big Toe Arthritis?
The big toe helps you keep your balance when you stand. It also allows you to control your foot better when you run or walk. Generally, the big toe is durable despite the stress it endures over a lifetime. However, … Read More
How to Prevent Bunions
Treatments for Heel Spurs
A heel spur is a bony growth that usually forms when the plantar fascia – which is the thick band of tissue that connects your heel to your toes – separates from the heel bone and therefore causes inflammation, as … Read More
