Types of Neuropathy in Feet
Tingling, aching or unusual feelings in your feet? How about no feelings at all? You may have neuropathy, a condition caused by damage to areas of the nervous system that control signals to different parts of the body. The peripheral nervous system relays sensory information between body parts, like the feet, and the central nervous…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Shoes to Support Your Feet
It’s a fact: we love our shoes, and we love them more and more all the time. This isn’t just hyperbole or wishful thinking: recent statistics show that total revenue for footwear purchases in the U.S. was $85.84 billion and expected to grow 5.39 percent by 2027. The U.S. leads other countries in our love…
Read MoreOsteophyte Foot Formation
Curious about the small pain in your foot? Bone spurs or Osteophyte foot formation could be the cause of this nuisance. Osteophyte could also be described as a bone spur that resides on top of the foot. These types of formations can form on the joint or the bones of the spine, but often form…
Read MoreHammertoe vs. Claw Toe: What’s the Difference
Your feet are designed to endure a great deal of pressure on a daily basis. For many people, taking the typical thousands of steps a day that is customary is no problem. However, if you have ever experienced deformities in your feet, like hammertoes or claw toes, you know that the task of walking or…
Read MoreWhat is Posterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome?
As it is common knowledge, the human body is made of of many moving parts. Connected by tendons and ligaments to help us move; cartilage surrounding the bones for added strength & protection. At any given moment, the wrong movement could result in a lifetime of unpleasant tingling or pains from joints. Though bones and…
Read MoreUsing Balance Training to Strengthening Weak Ankles After a Sprain
A sprained ankle can take you out of the game for weeks, as pain, swelling, and dysfunction prevent you from working, taking care of your family, and engaging in your favorite pastimes. Sprains can also affect the strength of your ankles, as each sprain can weaken the structure of the joint. Weak ankles can cause…
Read MoreAre Ingrown Toenails Genetic?
Podiatric medicine is a field of study specializing in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of the lower extremity including the ankle, foot, and toes. Of all patients visiting a podiatrist, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) estimates that 20 percent of these patients are suffering from an ingrown toenail. Ingrown toenails are most commonly…
Read MorePlantar Plate Tear vs Neuroma
One of the most common foot problems people experience is pain in the ball of the foot. This annoying and sometimes debilitating condition can negatively impact a person’s quality of life. In most cases, this forefoot pain is the result of either Morton’s Neuroma or Plantar Plate Trauma like a Plantar Plate Tear. Read on…
Read MoreDiscover the Link between Dehydration and Foot Pain
It’s well known that proper hydration leads to optimal health and that dehydration can cause many issues in the body. However, you might not know or consider the way that hydration or a lack thereof can affect your feet. Read on to learn more about how hydration and foot pain correlate: Does Dehydration Affect The…
Read MoreWhy is the Bottom of My Foot Peeling?
Peeling skin on the bottom of the foot is something that affects nearly everyone at some point, whether it be from a diagnosed medical condition or simply excessive amounts of sweat. Our podiatrist hears this complaint often! Generally, skin peeling on the feet is not something to be concerned about and is taken care of…
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