Summer is the season for vacations, beach days, neighborhood walks, outdoor concerts, and spending more time enjoying the sunshine. It's also the time of year when sandals and flip-flops become everyday footwear. While they're convenient and perfect for warm weather, not all summer shoes provide the support your feet need to stay healthy.
Read MoreHeel pain is one of the most frequent reasons patients visit Valley Stream Podiatry. Your heels support your entire body weight with every step, which means they take on tremendous pressure throughout the day. When that pressure builds or the foot is not supported correctly, discomfort can develop that affects work, exercise, and daily movement.
Read MoreAt Valley Stream Podiatry, we specialize in identifying and correcting biomechanical issues that affect how you walk, stand, and move. One of the most effective tools we use to do that is custom orthotics—medical devices designed specifically for the unique shape and needs of your feet.
Read MoreYour arches are composed of a transverse section and two longitudinal sections that combine to cover the bottom of your foot. The interaction of these segments of the arch with the many tendons, muscles, and other foot components leads to many opportunities for arch pain to develop. Fortunately, you can prevent many arch related problems by visiting Valley Stream Podiatry to get evaluated adequately for footwear and custom made orthotic inserts.
Read MoreIngrown toenails can develop slowly at first and may not cause any problems until your skin is damaged and bleeding, and the pressure from your shoes pushes the sharp nail further into your skin, causing considerable pain and discomfort. Often you can avoid ingrown toenails by taking some proactive steps to prevent toenails from cutting your tender skin in the first place.
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