Imagine you’re walking your usual route for an evening stroll and you notice about one third of the way through, your foot starts to burn. Maybe it’s a nerve burning, like that of feeling pins and needles, or it’s more of a muscle burning. Is this normal?
Read MoreYou’ve had the time of your life this summer wearing flip-flops and sandals, but now it’s time to get back to business with your sneakers. Upon retrieving them from storage, you notice that your once-sparkling sneakers have a slightly darker color to them.
Read MoreComplaints of heel pain are one of the most common reasons for seeing your podiatrist. Heel pain is often felt as a radiating pain from other parts of the foot and the actual source of the discomfort can be hard to locate.
Read MoreMetatarsalgia (or metatarsal syndrome) is an uncomfortable and painful malady that strikes in the area of the ball of the foot.
Read MoreUntreated flat feet can cause knee, hip, and back problems as well, so see your foot doctor for a complete diagnosis and the perfect custom orthotic inserts.
Read MoreThe rough and dry skin caused by calluses on your feet can create considerable discomfort and can even split open in a condition called a heel fissure that can bleed and become infected with bacteria.
Read MoreBeing on your feet all day for work or during extensive exercising or while playing sports can contribute to swelling in your feet and ankles.
Read MoreThe physical shape of your toenails can be indicative of a variety of health problems including nutritional deficiencies, chronic diseases such as diabetes, and bacterial and fungal toenail infections.
Read MoreA variety of factors and conditions can cause or contribute to pain on the top of your foot but it can be difficult to determine the precise cause without the help of your foot doctor.
Read MoreFungal toenail infections can start slowly and be hard to notice in the early stages, since they don’t cause much pain or discomfort. As the condition worsens, the toenails will become more brittle, thicker, and yellowing or graying will occur.
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