The holiday season is one of the most exciting times of the year — but for your feet, it can also be one of the most punishing. Between crowded malls,…
That sharp, stabbing pain in your heel when taking your first steps out of bed in the morning is a classic sign of plantar fasciitis. When conservative remedies like stretching,…
Foot pain can significantly impact your quality of life, but traditional foot surgeries often come with lengthy recovery times. Enter minimally invasive foot surgery (MIFS), a game-changing approach revolutionizing podiatric…
The shoes you wear can impact not only your feet, but your entire body. Your shoes provide you with support, keeping your body aligned, and help you stay balanced while evenly distributing your weight. Choosing the right footwear is critical to your health and starts with your arch.
Fractures to the foot and ankle are common injuries. The foot itself is made up of 26 bones, and while the size of the bones is relatively small, they do a remarkable job of supporting our weight.
Have you ever suffered from foot pain and can’t figure out what’s causing it? If you kick the corner of the bed, it’s easy to determine why your toe hurts. If you wear high heels all day, it’s easy to see why your arch hurts. But not all foot pain is created equal.
Arthritis is inflammation of the joints, causing pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced range of motion of the affected area (which may come and go). There are different types of arthritis that are caused by different things such as underlying diseases, infections, and family history to name a few.
The most common causes of heel pain are plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis.
Runners are Prone to Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis is Common Among Runners Runners are prone to Plantar Fasciitis.When the long, flat ligament on the bottom of the foot (call the…
Diagnosing and Treating an Ingrown Toenail By Loren Colon DPM, FACFAS An ingrown toenail is a common condition especially in children and young adults, where the nail begins to grow…