Tips for Preventing Hammertoe
You probably don’t think about your toes too often. Maybe you get a pedicure now and then, or you notice that new shoes pinch your toes, but probably most …
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5 Tips for Preventing a Gout Flare-Up Over the Holidays
For patients who are prone, gout occurs when the body has more uric acid than the kidneys can process. Uric acid accumulates, forming crystals in the joints of your …
Diabetic Foot Care for Travelers: Tips to Keep Your Feet Healthy on the Go
If you’re among the more than 37 million Americans who have diabetes, you don’t want this chronic condition to shrink your world. Maybe you enjoy traveling and do so …
Caring for Stitches in Your Feet
Stitches are a surgeon’s best friend. They’re one of the final steps of a successful surgery and the key to fast and proper healing. But we know it can …
How to Prevent and Treat Heel Spurs
An intermittent stabbing pain or dull aching sensation in the heel of your foot could indicate you have a heel spur. A heel spur is a bony-like growth, or …
Bunion Pain?
Just a bump on the side of the big toe? Not really! The visible bump actually reflects changes in the bony framework of the front part of the foot. …
Ditch the Toenail Fungus, Not Your Favorite Footwear
A fungus is an organism that lives in warm, moist areas. Fungus of the toenails is a common problem that can affect people of all ages, although it …
Ingrown Toenails
it is curved and grows into the skin, usually at the nail borders (the sides of the nail). This digging in of the nail irritates the skin, often creating …
Do You Have Heel Pain?
IF SO, THIS IS NOT NORMAL! Although pain in the heel is most often diagnosed as plantar fasciitis, it’s not always the case. Other causes of heel pain can …
Banish Ugly Toenail Fungus Before Sandal Season
As summer approaches, you may be thinking about all the summer activities you want to take part in. From standing barefoot in the grass, to walking in the sand …