Running is one of the most accessible forms of exercise, but it also places repeated stress on the feet and lower limbs. Choosing the right running shoes is essential for protecting your feet, improving comfort, and reducing the risk of injury. From a podiatric perspective, running shoes should support your individual foot structure and running mechanics, not just your style or brand preference.
Read MoreHave you ever experienced a sudden, stabbing pain in your big toe that left you unable to walk or even put on a sock?
You’re not alone. It could be gout. While it often catches people off guard, gout is actually one of the most common and intensely painful forms of arthritis, especially in the foot. At our podiatry clinic, we specialize in diagnosing and treating gout-related foot pain with precision and compassion.
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 MoreFor dancers, feet aren’t just a part of the body, they’re the instrument. Every leap, spin, and pointe demands strength, balance, and endurance. Whether it’s a classical ballerina on stage or a hip-hop artist battling on the floor, the foot takes a beating in the name of performance.
Read MoreYour feet are awesome feats of engineering. However, many people fail to appreciate the wonderful job that their feet and ankles perform every day until they suffer an injury or have some other foot or ankle issue.
Read MoreExcessive pressure and rubbing from your footwear can cause painful blisters to develop on your feet.
Read MoreGout is a painful arthritic inflammation that often affects the large joints of the ankle and big toe, especially as you get older. The condition is precipitated by an excessive buildup of uric acid in the blood. While having some uric acid in your blood is normal, when the level gets too high, the acid can crystallize out of the blood and into the joints of your extremities, causing severe swelling, pain, and discomfort.
Read MoreCAUSES OF HEEL SPURS (HEEL PAIN): A heel spur is a protruding growth of calcite deposits that form as your body responds to abnormal rubbing and pressure.
Read MoreThe unique characteristic of sesamoid bones is they do not have a direct connection to other bones. There are also two small free-floating sesamoid bones located in the ball of the foot. They are about the size of a pea and help with toe movement, ambulation, and support.
Read MoreHaving a sensation that your feet are burning is a fairly common occurrence that can be caused by a wide variety of factors. With diseases like diabetes and peripheral artery disease, a burning sensation is often accompanied by numbness and tingling. A skin condition may be the cause, or it could be your feet are tired and achy from working all day.
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