Just another iHealthSpot WP02 site
Plantar fasciitis is a common injury that is mainly caused by repetitive strain to your plantar fascia (the fibrous tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes). If you’re an athlete— specifically a runner—you’re especially prone to plantar fasciitis, which can dash your training and racing hopes and disrupt your performance. The good news…
When you need treatment for a podiatric condition or injury, you want a foot and ankle specialist with the knowledge, skills, and compassion to help you move safely and comfortably again. What’s the best way to choose a foot doctor? Read here about the qualifications and practices you should look out for. Why Should I…
All of the various types of footwear we wear, from flip-flops to heels to boots, are fun and stylish and make us feel great about how we look. Our feet, however, may have a different opinion about these unsupportive and stifling types of shoes. Indeed, some of the most common foot problems are caused because…
Diabetes is a disorder that affects how the body metabolizes blood sugar to produce energy. The condition is notorious for its far-reaching effects on various parts of the body, including the tissues in the feet. Diabetes causes gradual changes in your bodily functions that, without timely intervention, can lead to irreversible complications. If you’re living…
Have you noticed a bony bump forming at the base of your big toe, on the side of your foot? That may be a bunion, which often results from arthritis or from wearing shoes that are too tight. A bunion can develop when your big toe turns inward and overlaps with the next toe. This…
As temperatures drop and winter is in full swing, emergency rooms and urgent care centers across the country are seeing more and more patients with injuries from playing winter sports. There is a whopping 500% increase in ER visits every winter, largely due to slipping and falling on the ice or snow – and when…
People with diabetes have a lot to monitor and manage—from their blood sugar levels, to their weight, not to mention their foot health. About half of people with diabetes develop nerve damage and poor circulation, which can cause them to lose sensation and overlook problems that may plague their feet. So whether you have just…
Do you feel like you have a pebble in your shoe even when you know there’s not? This could be a symptom of Morton’s neuroma. Fortunately, when you visit The Podiatry Group of South Texas, serving various regions throughout Southern Texas, you’ll see a foot doctor who can provide either nonsurgical or surgical treatment to…
You may think the only way to enhance your competitive edge is for you to change your thought process and push yourself. However, certain issues with your feet and ankles can hinder your performance. Therefore, a trip to see a foot and ankle doctor in South Texas at The Podiatry Group of South Texas might…
Gout is a type of arthritis that causes a great deal of pain in specific joints – commonly in the big toe. It stems from uric acid accumulation in your bloodstream. The uric acid crystallizes in the joint and causes severe pain as it comes into contact with nearby structures in the tight space. Since…
