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Ways to Manage Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenails are a painful condition in which the edges or corners of the toenail curve and pierce into the surrounding skin, thereby causing pain, redness, and swelling. Ingrown toenails commonly affect the big toe (either or both sides thereof). However, if you have a genetic predisposition to the condition, they can also develop on… 

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Special Footwear for Ankle Injuries

Recovering from an ankle injury can be challenging when you cannot avoid moving around, such as when going to the bathroom, work, or doing minor chores around the house. You need to keep your ankle safe, protected, and as comfortable as possible in order to enhance your recovery and avoid complications. If you’ve injured your… 

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Heel Pain? 5 Tips on How to Get Rid of It

Heel pain is very common, and it is actually one of the main reasons why patients see a podiatrist – also known as a foot and ankle doctor. There are certain methods that can help to treat or prevent heel pain from developing in the first place, so let’s go over five key tips on… 

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Healthy Tips from a Foot Doctor

Most people neglect their feet until an issue develops that garners their attention, such as pain, a wound, or abnormal growths, such as bunions. You can avoid foot-related problems from worsening – and even developing in many cases – by regularly seeing a foot doctor, also known as a podiatrist. With the help of this… 

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Bunions: When Surgery Is Indicated

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… 

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Common Injuries a Podiatrist Sees in the Winter Months

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… 

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Your Podiatrist Can Diagnose and Treat Gout

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… 

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Can a Trip to the Shoe Store Prevent Plantar Fasciitis from Returning?

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It is the inflammation of the thick band of tissue along the bottom of your foot called the plantar fascia, which supports the arch of your foot and absorbs impact with every step you take. Treating plantar fasciitis involves determining the root cause,… 

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When to See a Foot Specialist for an Ingrown Toenail

An ingrown toenail happens when the nail has melded into the surrounding skin, and it usually occurs in the big toe. Many people who have this condition attempt to fix the problem themselves, thinking it’s not a big deal – but it can actually develop into a serious infection. A foot specialist can take care… 

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What Happens at a Podiatrist Appointment?

You should visit an experienced podiatrist if you have a foot injury or a sudden foot problem; and you should have an ongoing doctor-patient relationship with the podiatrist if you have diabetes or a chronic foot issue. For your appointment with the doctor, you don’t have to do anything to prepare beforehand. Let’s talk about… 

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