Do you find that your feet are achy and sore every night? If you’ve recently started spending more time on your feet after being more sedentary, you might just need a little time to adapt. However, there are many other possible explanations for your soreness.
You’re wearing the wrong shoes.
Whether you walk a mile a day or spend the entire day standing, it’s essential that you’re wearing supportive shoes. If not, then you are most likely experiencing foot and ankle pain every now and then. Read More»
Fungal infections of the toenails are tough to treat. This is partly because the species of fungi that cause them are rather tolerant of most medications and conditions, and partially because the fungi end up buried deeply in the nail tissue where it’s hard for medications to reach them. There are prescription medications to treat toenail fungus, but not everyone is a candidate. If your doctor has informed you that you can’t take these prescriptions, or if you’ve had a bad reaction to them in the past, here are some safer, natural remedies you may want to try. Read More»
The pain of plantar fasciitis can be both annoying and debilitating. That tightness and strain you feel in the underside of your foot can make walking uncomfortable and running nearly impossible. If you catch it at the onset, however, you can generally treat plantar fasciitis at home. Take some time off from demanding athletic endeavors and follow these tips.
Apply Ice
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the connective tissue that runs along the sole of your foot. Read More»
If you work a job that requires you to be on your feet all day, you might experience foot and leg pain because of it. Luckily, you do not have to change jobs to get some relief. These are a few tips that can help prevent foot and leg pain after a long, hard day at work.
1. Wear the Right Shoes
One of the best things that you can do to help prevent foot and leg pain at work is to make sure that you wear the right shoes. Read More»
It’s not uncommon for a person to first try to treat an injury or ailment at home. Since our feet are responsible for getting us around on a daily basis, it’s not always best to wait and see if the affliction goes away on its own. Below are the top four symptoms that indicate it’s best to make an appointment with your podiatrist.
Heel Pain
There are quite a few causes of heel pain and your podiatrist will need to perform an exam to determine which one is the culprit. Read More»
Taking proper care of your feet and ankles is important, not just to remain as mobile as possible for as long as possible, but also to keep pain and injuries at bay. Should you encounter any problems, you’ll want to schedule a visit to one of your local foot and ankle specialists. Below are four common conditions that require the attention of a podiatrist.
Broken Bones
Although you’ll head to the emergency room initially for your break, the ER doctors will only confirm a broken bone and treat the immediate pain. Read More»
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with insulin resistance or Type II diabetes, you may already be taking steps to change your lifestyle and minimize the physical impact of this disease. Unfortunately, diabetes can often exacerbate or aggravate existing foot problems, and going without treatment (or at least monitoring) could set you up for ulcers, diabetic neuropathy, or other serious comorbidities in the future. Read on to learn more about treating foot pain after a diagnosis of diabetes and how often you’ll want to visit a podiatrist to ensure continued good health. Read More»
Foot and ankle specialists can treat a variety of different issues in these areas, both in surgical and non-surgical ways. This article will discuss 2 issues that a foot and ankle specialist is going to be able to properly diagnose and then successfully treat for you.
Plantar Warts
One issue that a foot and ankle specialist can help you with is a plantar wart on your foot. This is wart that doesn’t protrude out of your skin but is instead up inside. Read More»
