Are Your Feet Ready for Holiday Travel? 5 Tips for Pain-Free TripsNov 07, 2025With all the busyness the holidays bring, your feet shouldn’t be one more thing to worry about. Discover five easy, expert-backed ways to keep your feet comfortable through airports, long drives, shopping marathons, and parties.Continue reading →
Why Does My Foot Fracture Require Surgery?Oct 17, 2025You can’t always walk off a foot injury. If you suspect you have a foot fracture or you’ve been diagnosed with one, this blog explains when surgery is necessary, what it prevents, and what to expect during recovery.Continue reading →
5 Smart Ways to Prevent Severe Bunion PainSep 22, 2025Without the right care, bunions can become an incessant source of pain that affects your quality of life. Here, we’ll break down what bunions are, why you can’t ignore them, and five smart ways to keep them from becoming severe.Continue reading →
What Causes an Ingrown Toenail?Aug 20, 2025Ingrown toenails can seem like they appear out of nowhere, but they’re often caused by everyday habits. Learn what can lead to an ingrown toenail, and find out why trying to fix it at home can sometimes do more harm than good. Continue reading →
How to Ease Your Chronic Heel PainJul 10, 2025Developing persistent heel pain can adversely affect your life in more ways than you’d expect. Here’s why it develops, what makes it worse, and what you can do to get rid of the discomfort. Continue reading →
Will My Hammertoe Require Surgery?Jun 02, 2025A bent toe that rubs against the top of your shoe may not seem like a big deal until it becomes painful or affects your gait. Here’s when a hammertoe deformity may be getting serious enough to require surgery.Continue reading →
Could I Have an Ankle Sprain Without Knowing It?May 05, 2025Do you think you just have a sore ankle? It may be more than that. An untreated sprain can lead to lasting damage without proper care. Learn about the subtle signs of an ankle sprain — and why any ankle pain is worth an expert evaluation.Continue reading →
Everything You Need to Know About Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion CorrectionApr 15, 2025If you’re dealing with bunion pain and looking for a lasting solution, Lapiplasty® 3D bunion correction could be the answer. Unlike traditional bunion surgery, which only addresses the visible bump, Lapiplasty fixes the root cause. Learn more here. Continue reading →
5 Essential Benefits of Custom OrthoticsMar 10, 2025If your feet constantly ache from standing all day, an old injury, or a condition like plantar fasciitis, custom orthotics might be exactly what you need. Unlike store-bought insoles, they’re made specifically for your feet. Learn more here. Continue reading →
When to Seek Professional Treatment for an Ankle SprainFeb 14, 2025If you sprain your ankle, it can be tempting to try to treat it at home and hope it gets better on its own. But this could cause complications down the road. Here’s when to seek professional treatment for an ankle sprain injury.Continue reading →
Can I Treat My Ingrown Toenail at Home?Jan 17, 2025Ignoring an ingrown toenail can lead to pain and more serious complications over time. With proper care, however, you can safely treat the problem, avoid infection, and prevent ingrown toenail recurrence. Here’s how to do just that. Continue reading →
Is It Dangerous to Play Foot Sports with a Hammertoe?Dec 17, 2024If one or more of your toes are looking a little bent out of shape, you may have a hammertoe deformity. Learn more about this common structural condition here, including why we don’t recommend playing foot sports until it’s properly treated. Continue reading →
3 Reasons Your Shoes May Be Causing Your Foot ProblemNov 07, 2024Are your shoes causing you foot pain? You might be surprised to learn that your favorite pair of shoes could be the culprit. Learn about three ways your shoes can lead to foot problems, and find out what you can do to prevent further damage. Continue reading →
Lifestyle Factors that Contribute to Heel PainOct 15, 2024Are you tired of dealing with heel pain that just won’t go away? Learn about lifestyle factors that might be contributing to your discomfort — and find out what you can do to get relief.Continue reading →
Signs You’re Living with a Stress Fracture in Your Foot Sep 04, 2024If you’ve been dealing with persistent foot pain, it might be more than just tired feet. In some cases, it could be a stress fracture, which often goes unnoticed until the pain becomes severe. Learn how to identify this common overuse injury here. Continue reading →
At-Home Strategies to Deal with Plantar Fasciitis Aug 14, 2024Has plantar fasciitis left you with stabbing heel pain that interferes with your normal routine? It doesn’t have to be this way — these at-home care strategies can alleviate your symptoms and help you get back on your feet. Continue reading →
4 Factors That May Increase Your Risk of Heel PainJul 17, 2024If you’re struggling with heel pain, you know how easily it can grind your life to a stop. Learn about four factors that may increase your risk of heel pain — and find out what you can do about this common problem.Continue reading →
Why You Shouldn’t Neglect an Open Wound on Your FootJun 17, 2024Have you got a scrape or cut on your foot that just won’t seem to heal? Don’t wait until it’s too late — seek expert care before it develops into an infection or a life-threatening condition. Continue reading →
Why Did I Develop Hammertoe?May 02, 2024Aside from being a little unsightly, a “hammertoe” may not seem like a significant foot health concern. However, it can impact your quality of life more than you might realize. Learn why this foot deformity occurs — and what you can do about it. Continue reading →
How Custom Orthotics Help You Deal With Plantar FasciitisApr 01, 2024If you have plantar fasciitis, custom orthotics are a great, conservative way to provide your feet with the support they need to alleviate heel pain and discomfort. Find out how they work — and how they can help you. Continue reading →
Do Bunions Always Require Surgery?Mar 15, 2024If you're struggling with bunions and unsure about what your next step should be, this is for you. Learn more about possible treatments options, including surgical correction — and when bunion surgery may be necessary.Continue reading →
5 Ways Diabetes Affects Your Foot HealthFeb 06, 2024Foot care is a critical aspect of managing diabetes, which is closely connected to several preventable foot health complications. Learn how diabetes can affect your feet, and find out how to avoid diabetes-related foot problems. Continue reading →
Here's How To Clip Your Nails to Prevent an Ingrown ToenailJan 03, 2024Clipping your toenails improperly makes you prone to developing ingrown toenails. Learn how to trim them the right way here and what to do if you develop this painful condition. Continue reading →
What Does RICE Mean, and When is It Helpful?Dec 11, 2023The RICE method is critical to effectively managing ankle sprains and other injuries. Read on to understand how rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) work together to support optimal injury healing and recovery.Continue reading →
Taking Steps Towards Healthy Feet: How Your Podiatrist Can Help Manage DiabetesNov 14, 2023Your feet may be the last thing on your mind when you’re focused on diabetes control, but they shouldn't be. Learn how specialized foot care makes your diabetes management approach more complete and effective. Continue reading →
From Conservative to Surgical: How We Treat Ingrown ToenailsOct 02, 2023Is an ingrown toenail causing you discomfort? Don't let this seemingly minor issue turn into a major problem. Here, we discuss the various treatment solutions for ingrown toenails, from conservative care to surgery. Continue reading →
Bunion-Friendly Shoe Shopping: Pro Tips on How to Find a Perfect FitSep 01, 2023If you have bunions, shoe shopping can quite literally be a pain. Here are five tips to make your shoe-shopping experience more successful — and help you find well-fitting shoes that don’t worsen bunion-related pain. Continue reading →
Achilles Tendon Repair Surgery: Restoring Strength and FlexibilityAug 01, 2023Achilles tendon repair surgery can help restore strength and flexibility to your foot after an injury. Read on to learn what to expect from the procedure itself, as well as from immediate post-operative care. Continue reading →
Beyond Foot Pain: How Custom Orthotics Can Fix Leg, Knee, and Back IssuesJul 01, 2023If your back hurts, you probably don’t think the trouble started with your feet. But if you have pain anywhere from your ankle up, custom orthotics could stabilize the kinetic chain affecting how you walk and how comfortable your body feels. Continue reading →
Five Ways to Care for Your FeetFeb 01, 2022Your feet matter a lot in your life! They directly impact your overall health and quality of life. Diabetes, heart disease, lower back pain, and even emotional difficulties like stress and depression all start in the foot.Continue reading →
How Podiatrists Can Help with Shin SplintsJan 01, 2022During the new year, it is common for people to start new exercise programs as part of their new year’s resolutions. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced athlete, shin splints can be a painful ailment that keeps you on the bench.Continue reading →
Preventing Dry, Cracked Heels This WinterDec 01, 2021During the winter, when you bundle up with extra layers, coats, and scarves to keep warm and defend against the cold–don’t forget about your feet! The dry winter air can steal moisture from your skin and feet, making the dead skin around your heels...Continue reading →
Diabetes and Your Feet: What You Should KnowNov 01, 2021You may know that diabetes is a chronic disease affecting blood sugar (glucose) and insulin, but did you know that affects approximately 29.1 million people in the United States, which is more than 9% of the population? Every year 1.7 million new cases...Continue reading →
Treating Plantar WartsOct 01, 2021Though warts may seem like a common ailment that doesn’t often require emergency treatment, that doesn’t mean we should just learn to live with them. Some warts can be painful and unsightly, even if they might be harmless. If you’ve noticed a...Continue reading →
Is Foot Pain Ruining Your Golf Swing?Jul 28, 2019COMMON FOOT CONDITIONS CAN AFFECT YOUR GOLF SWING. READ TO FIND OUT WHETHER YOUR SWING COULD BE AFFECTED!Continue reading →
Avoid Foot & Ankle Injuries when MarathoningJul 28, 2019WITH MARATHONS, WALKATHONS, MUD RUNS AND MORE, HOW CAN YOU PREPARE AND AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR TENDONS AND BONES IN YOUR ANKLES AND FEET?Continue reading →
Foot Health Facts on Children’s Foot ConditionsJul 28, 2019Pain in a child’s foot or ankle is never normal. Any pain that lasts more than a few days or is severe enough to limit the child’s walking should be evaluated by a foot and ankle surgeon. Foot problems commonly seen in children include...Continue reading →