The Link Between Obesity and Heel Spurs
Heel spurs are bony protrusions that grow at the end of a bone in response to stress, and obesity is one of the risk factors for their development. Here’s why.
Feb 1st, 2025
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Do I Have to Wear a Cast if I Have a Broken Bone?
If you break a bone in your foot or ankle, do you need to wear a cast or boot? It depends on where the fracture is located and its severity. We have more on the specifics here.
Jan 9th, 2025
Does Gout Require Medical Treatment?
Gout is a form of arthritis that characteristically first affects the big toe. Many people ask if they need to get medical treatment or if lifestyle changes are enough. Our experts weigh in here.
Dec 5th, 2024
How to Relieve Heel Pain After Running
If you develop heel pain after running, you may have an overuse injury of your foot and ankle. We have ways you can relieve that pain or prevent it altogether.
Oct 31st, 2024
4 Tips to Get Rid of Toenail Fungus
If you have an unsightly case of toenail fungus, you need to get it treated so it doesn’t spread and doesn’t recur. We have four tips to help you get rid of it.
Oct 10th, 2024
Why Does It Feel Like I Have a Pebble in My Shoe?
If you feel like there’s always a pebble in your shoe, you might have a nerve condition called Morton's neuroma. Keep reading to learn more about it and what we can do to help.
Sep 9th, 2024
Reasons Why You Keep Getting Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are a common injury, but one you hope you won’t get too many times. Unfortunately, some people have recurrent ankle sprains from lax ligaments. Learn all about it here.
Aug 5th, 2024
Tips for At-Home Diabetic Foot Care
If you’re a diabetic, foot care is an essential part of your medical routine. We have tips for things you can do at home to boost your podiatric health.
Jul 3rd, 2024
Can Gout Be Treated with Changes to My Diet?
Gout is a form of arthritis noted for first appearing in the feet and often caused by diet. So can you treat it by changing your diet? We have the answer for you here.
Jun 4th, 2024
What Issues Can Orthotics Address and Even Correct?
Orthotics, custom-made shoe inserts, don’t just address a wide range of foot and ankle problems — they also can correct a number of them. Learn all about what orthotics can do here.
May 21st, 2024
Why Is It Concerning to Have Flat Feet?
Most people have a system of arches in their feet that support and distribute the body’s weight and allow for a range of movement. Flat feet, or fallen arches, can’t provide the same support. Here’s why they’re a concerning condition.
Apr 10th, 2024
Can an Ingrown Toenail Heal on Its Own?
An ingrown toenail can be painful and become easily infected, but will it heal on its own, or do you have to see a podiatrist? We have the answer for you here.
Mar 5th, 2024
I Have Gout: How Can I Control the Amount of Uric Acid in My Body?
If you’re at risk for developing gout, controlling the amount of uric acid in your blood can make a huge difference in your symptoms. Here’s how you can do it.
Feb 8th, 2024
What Kind of Lifestyle Changes Can I Make to Help My Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the tissue on the soles of your feet, can cause pain and discomfort and prevent you from exercising. Fortunately, you can make some lifestyle changes that can help.
Jan 3rd, 2024
Can Bunions Be Corrected with Custom Orthotics?
A bunion is a bony protrusion at the base of your big toe that’s the result of a misaligned joint. Can custom orthotics correct the condition? We have the answer for you here.
Dec 4th, 2023
How to Prevent Toenail Fungus at Public Pools
If you spend time at public swimming pools, you're at risk for a very common infection known as toenail fungus. Keep reading to learn how to keep your feet healthy in this environment.
Nov 2nd, 2023
5 Foot Problems Orthotics Can Help Treat
You may be familiar with over-the-counter shoe inserts, but they pale in comparison to prescription orthotics, which are customized for your feet. Keep reading to learn about them and five problems they can help treat.
Oct 1st, 2023
Can You Get Rid of Heel Spurs at Home?
Heel spurs, bony protrusions on the sole of your foot, can create pain and stiffness when you move. Is there anything you can do at home to get rid of them? We have the answer for you here.
Sep 1st, 2023
The Gout Diet: 3 Best and Worst Foods to Manage Flare-Ups
Gout is a form of arthritis characterized by intense flare-ups of painful symptoms. While medication may be effective, knowing which foods help and which make gout worse can help you manage the symptoms or even prevent them from occurring.
Aug 2nd, 2023
Tips for Working Out when You Have Gout
Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when uric acid crystals build up in the joint. As with other forms of arthritis, exercise can make you feel better and decrease your symptoms. Here are tips for how to work out with gout.
Jul 2nd, 2023
Signs Your Shoes Are to Blame for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is most often caused by repetitive stress on the feet, but sometimes your shoes are to blame for the condition. Here’s how you can tell.
Jun 6th, 2023
3 Questions to Ask at Your Next Diabetic Foot Care Appointment
If you have diabetes, your feet might suffer more than you’d think. Here are three questions you should ask during your diabetic foot care appointment.
May 4th, 2023
What Causes Bone Spurs?
Bone spurs are bony growths that develop in response to wear-and-tear or overuse injuries. Learn more about what causes bone spurs, especially heel spurs, here.
Apr 2nd, 2023
When Can I Return to My Sport After a Tendon Injury?
If you’ve sustained a sports-related tendon injury, you’re probably wondering when you can return to the action. We have a guide for you here.
Mar 7th, 2023
How to Manage a Sudden Gout Flare-up
Gout is a form of arthritis that causes painful symptoms due to uric acid crystals in the joints. Here’s how you can manage flare-ups when they occur.
Feb 13th, 2023
How to Tell if Your Foot Injury Is Actually a Fracture
Fractures of the feet and ankles are common, especially among athletes, but how do you tell if the bone is really broken or if there’s some other damage? We have the answer for you here.
Jan 11th, 2023
4 Heel Pain Symptoms to Take Seriously
If you’re experiencing heel pain, take it and related symptoms seriously and seek medical attention as soon as possible. Here are four symptoms you shouldn’t ignore.
Dec 16th, 2022
Are Steroid Injections Safe?
If you’re dealing with foot or ankle pain, your doctor may give you a steroid injection to relieve pain and inflammation. But are these injections safe? Here’s what our experts have to say.
Nov 2nd, 2022
How Having Flat Feet Can Cause Foot Problems
If your foot arch never formed or if you develop fallen arches as an adult, you can experience a number of foot and body problems. Learn all about flat feet and how we can help here.
Oct 10th, 2022
Why Diabetics Should Pay Extra Attention to Their Foot Care
If you have diabetes, don’t ignore your feet. Professional foot care is essential to your health and well-being. Keep reading to learn why.
Sep 6th, 2022
How Orthotics Can Correct Your Foot Alignment
If foot, heel, or ankle problems are causing pain and alignment issues, custom-designed orthotics may be the solution you’re looking for. We have the details for you here.
Aug 3rd, 2022
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome vs. Plantar Fasciitis
You have pain in the sole of your foot. Is it tarsal tunnel syndrome or plantar fasciitis? Keep reading to learn the difference between the two and what you can do to reduce the pain.
Jul 1st, 2022
Will Bunions Go Away on Their Own?
If your feet have become deformed by the development of bunions, you may wonder if they’ll go away on their own or if you need to get medical treatment. We have the answer — and a lot more for you — here.
Jun 1st, 2022
All the Ways High-Heeled Shoes Are Ruining Your Feet
You may like the way high-heeled shoes look, but they can exact a toll on your foot health and body mechanics. Learn all about the ways high-heeled shoes ruin your feet.
May 3rd, 2022
When to Seek Help for Warts on Your Feet
Warts might not be the most serious medical concern, but if they pop up on your feet, they could be very uncomfortable. Learn all about warts on your feet and what treatments could offer you relief.
Apr 1st, 2022
5 Preventive Foot Care Tips for Athletes
If you want to play sports, you need to take good care of your feet and ankles to prevent an injury. In this month’s blog, learn about our five preventive foot care tips for athletes.
Mar 1st, 2022
How Long Do I Need to Rest My Sprained Ankle?
How long should you stay off your sprained ankle? It depends on the sprain and your body’s ability to heal. Keep reading to learn more about it.
Feb 1st, 2022
How Do I Know if I Have a Stress Fracture?
If you play high-impact sports or do repetitive activities, you’re at risk for a stress fracture, a hairline crack in a bone. Keep reading to learn what signs indicate you may have a stress fracture.
Jan 1st, 2022
Signs of an Ingrown Toenail Infection
If you have an ingrown toenail, you need to watch for the signs of an infection. How do you know when to get medical help? Get the facts here.
Dec 1st, 2021
5 Symptoms of Gout
Gout is a form of arthritis, but it has a different cause than the most common forms, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Keep reading to learn more about this disease, including the five characteristic symptoms that indicate an attack.
Nov 1st, 2021
How Cortisone Injections Can Help Your Hammertoes
If your second, third, and/or fourth toe bends at the middle joint, you have what’s known as a hammertoe. Keep reading to learn more about the condition, as well as how treatments such as cortisone injections can help.
Oct 11th, 2021
What Are the Treatment Options for My Painful Bone Spur?
If you have a painful heel bone spur, it may be all you can do to stay on your feet. Fortunately, you have a number of treatment options to help you get rid of the pain and get back to your life.
Sep 7th, 2021
How Diabetes Affects Your Feet
Diabetes is a disease with wide-ranging effects, and that includes your feet. Keep reading to learn how high blood sugar can affect your feet and what you can do about it.
Aug 9th, 2021
6 Signs of an Ankle Fracture
If you’ve taken a spill or been in an accident and you’re experiencing pain and swelling in your ankle, you may have a fracture. Keep reading to learn about the signs of an ankle fracture and what we can do to aid your recovery.
Jul 9th, 2021
Major Risk Factors for Plantar Fasciitis
If you’re struggling with heel pain that’s worse after resting, you may be dealing with plantar fasciitis. Learn about the major risk factors, as well as what can help.
Jun 10th, 2021
What Lifestyle Practices Help Gout?
Gout can cause pain and sensitivity so severe that the slightest touch can feel agonizing. Though you can’t change physical characteristics that make you susceptible to gout, you can modify certain lifestyle factors to reduce the onset of symptoms.
May 4th, 2021
4 Bothersome Hammertoe Symptoms
A hammertoe can cause physical changes in the shape and flexibility of an affected toe. Although a hammertoe can make it embarrassing to bare your feet, it can also impact your daily life. Find out more about the effects of a hammertoe on your foot.
Apr 1st, 2021
Complications of an Ingrown Toenail
Ingrown toenails are excruciating. As your nail pushes into the tender flesh of your toe, it can lead to various painful complications. Learn about potential risks and how to prevent them.
Mar 11th, 2021
Signs You're Living With a Stress Fracture in Your Foot
Wondering whether that nagging pain is a stress fracture? Unfortunately, you can have a stress fracture and not know it. Left untreated this condition can develop into a break. Find out how to recognize common symptoms and prevent serious damage.
Feb 3rd, 2021
Podiatry and COVID-19: What You Should Know
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to take care of your podiatry needs. If you’re struggling with foot or ankle issues, take steps to ensure a safe visit so you can get relief sooner and avoid potential complications.
Jan 20th, 2021
5 Helpful Tips to Care for Your Diabetic Foot at Home
When you have diabetes, you have a lot to manage such as your diet and blood sugar levels. Don’t let your feet go unnoticed — foot problems are common among people with diabetes. Here are five tips on how to care for your feet.
Dec 2nd, 2020