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Seeing The Right Foot Doctor

If you are like most people, you might not realize how frustrating a foot injury can be until you are faced with one. Unfortunately, once you have an infected ingrown toenail or bunion, you might find yourself hobbling around or trying to squeeze onto that elevator in the morning. Foot injuries can impact your entire life, which is why it is important to seek the right type of care at the first sign of trouble. Fortunately, a podiatrist can help you to make things right. I want you to find the best foot doctor for your needs, which is why my blog focuses on all things podiatry.

Latest Posts

Keep Your Dogs From Barkin': How To Treat Your Feet

Posted on March 9, 2017

If you have been suffering from pain in your feet and/or ankles, then you want to take some extra steps to ensure you are removing some of the stress you put them through each day. If you work in a job that has you on your feet a lot, then the chances are even greater that you will go home each night with your feet aching. The information provided below will give you some good ideas on things you can do to help your feet to feel much better, both at the end of a long day and on a regular basis. [Read More]

Severe Pain In The Middle Of Your Foot? It's More Than Just A Sprain

Posted on January 3, 2017

If the pain in the middle of your foot is so severe that it keeps you from walking, standing, or even sleeping at night, you might think that you sprained it. You may actually have a Lisfranc injury instead, which affects the bones, ligaments, or both tissues in the middle of the foot. Simple home care remedies may not be enough to heal your injury. Here's more information about Lisfranc injuries and what you can do to get healthy again. [Read More]

3 Consequences of Leaving Foot Problems Untreated

Posted on August 31, 2015

Thousands of people suffer from foot ailments such as hammer toe, bunions, and ingrown toenails. While these ailments may seem rather minor compared to health issues like cancer and heart disease, they are not ailments that you should leave untreated. Healthy feet are the foundation of a healthy body—and when your feet are not healthy, you put yourself at risk for a number of more serious health problems. Infections Ingrown toenails can easily become infected, as can hammer toes or bunions that rub on your shoe, damaging the skin. [Read More]

Four Ways To Prevent Foot And Ankle Pain On The Basketball Court

Posted on March 25, 2015

Foot and ankle pain and injuries are common among those who play basketball, due to the extreme pressure that is placed on the feet. If you participate in this sport, there are ways to reduce the likelihood of experiencing such issues. Measures to take include wearing the right type of shoes and socks designed for this sport, taping the feet and ankles before playing and warming up with pre-game stretching. Follow these four guidelines to prevent a trip to the foot and ankle specialist: [Read More]