That Extra Order of Fries May go Straight to Your Heels?
Heel Spurs are bony protrusions on the bottom of the foot that travel from the heel to the arch. This area between the heel and arch is known as …
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Achilles Tendon Pain Comes with Force
The Achilles tendon joins the calf muscles and the heel bone. This tendon is very important to routine mobility using the foot and is actually the toughest tendon in …
Blisters Aren't Blissful
Blisters on the feet can hurt! Everybody has had some experience with these, but perhaps not as much on the feet. You see, blisters are pockets of fluid that …
Don't Allow Ankle Sprains to Become Common
Ankle sprains can be quite painful and lead to instability in the ankle joint if not treated properly. This condition causes ligaments that provide stability to the ankle to …
Corns have a Understated Presence
Corns have good intentions as they form in response to friction to protect the skin of the feet. The idea is that if the outer skin layer becomes thick, …
Athlete's Foot is a Sore Loser
Athlete’s foot is caused by a fungus that assaults the feet because it tends to grow in areas that are dim and damp, like shoes, for starters. Athlete’s foot …
Help for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is the most common reason for heel pain in patients at our podiatry office. This happens to be the case since the plantar fascia ligament connects the …
Bunions are not Rare
Bunions don’t play around. They start out as harmless, that is until they actually cause harm to your feet. They occur more readily on the feet of those that …
Fractures Come with Force
Fractures of the foot can involve all parts, including the heel bone and ankle. Heel fractures normally happen after high falls, twists or severe accidents. Heel fractures can result …
Ulcers Have a Bad Attitude
Ulcers are really bad news, generally. They are not kind to your feet and can cause severe harm. They are mostly seen in diabetics due to their lowered healing …