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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…
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…
Custom orthotics are specially designed inserts made for an individual’s specific anatomical and condition requirements. They are used to accommodate or correct gait or structural abnormalities and can help to correct an irregular walking pattern that may be causing symptoms of foot, ankle, leg, or back pain. Podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons often prescribe custom orthotics…
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…
Your feet take a beating as they carry your entire body’s weight and keep you balanced as you walk, jog, and run. Podiatrists are doctors who specialize in the feet and ankles, so these physicians have seen it all when it comes to foot and ankle conditions, disorders, diseases, and injuries. If you have an…
Gout is a form of arthritis. It is a condition that causes severe attacks of pain and other symptoms during flareups. Unlike other forms of arthritis, you may feel perfectly fine for months before a flareup occurs. Most of the time, the flareups come without reason and can even develop while you are resting. Gout…
If you have problems when walking, your podiatrist can prescribe custom orthotics to bring relief with each step. These can provide support to not only your feet, but also your ankles, legs, knees, hips, and back. Customized orthotics are specialized biomechanical footwear inserts that are designed to support your foot’s natural structure and shape. They…
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