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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…
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…
Your feet and ankles bear the weight of your entire body. When something goes wrong with just one foot or ankle, it can significantly impact your daily activities. Ankle pain or discomfort can occur from an overuse or trauma injury. In particular, pain above the heel is typically associated with a condition called Achilles tendonitis….
No matter how well you take care of your feet, there are certain underlying medical problems that can cause foot issues. From poor circulation to diabetes, the feet can be affected by health conditions that cause numbness and non-healing sores which can create a systemic infection. The solution is to keep your body healthy in…
If you’re feeling pain in your ankle, you would not immediately jump to the conclusion that it’s arthritis – especially if it’s preceded by physical activities, such as sports, or an accident, such as a fall. However, many people actually experience ankle pain because of their condition. This is especially true when ankle pain occurs…
More commonly known as a bunionette, a tailor’s bunion is a bony bump that forms at the joint of the little toe. The skin over the bunionette may appear reddish. Its name comes from tailors who often sat cross-legged while working. This position puts pressure on the little toe, thus causing the development of bunionettes….
While our feet, toes, and toenails are pretty resilient, injuries and conditions can develop at any time. For such situations, you should always seek podiatric care. A podiatrist can examine your toes, diagnose you, and recommend the most effective treatments. Here are two common toenail problems that podiatrists frequently treat. Ingrown Toenails A toenail should…
A toenail can become ingrown and cause infection of the adjacent skin if the nail is cut too short or if you wear shoes that are too tight, thereby squeezing the nailbed into the nail. An ingrowth most often happens to the big toe, and it’s very uncomfortable especially when wearing shoes. If the area…
A common cause of heel pain, plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the long, thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot that connects the heel bone and the toes. This thick band is called the plantar fascia, and it supports the arch of the foot. The heel pain due to plantar fasciitis…
Though they’re distinctly different practices, there are some similarities between orthopedics and podiatry. Both podiatrists and orthopedists attend medical school and are board-certified. The specific difference between a podiatrist and an orthopedic physician are the structures they treat. Podiatrists have a specialization in podiatry, the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of foot and ankle conditions,…
