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You rely on your feet for mobility and balance. It goes without saying that you need to take care of them the way you would any equipment that you consider valuable. Regardless of whether you’re living an active lifestyle, investing in keeping your feet in tip-top condition allows you to enjoy a good quality of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Once your podiatrist in South Texas tells you that you need ankle surgery, you may have questions about the procedure and, most importantly, recovery. You might wonder what the rehabilitation process will be like. Fortunately, you’ll undergo a comprehensive rehabilitation program with The Podiatry Group in South Texas to help you regain full function in…
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…
An orthotic is a type of insole inserted in shoes for support. You should be familiar with these pre-package shoe inserts, as they are commonly seen at your local pharmacy stores like, CVS or RiteAid. For many people, their first brush with orthotic-use is when they experience foot pain. However, the use of orthotics without…
