As a diabetic, taking care of your feet is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid complications. Complications can range from minor issues such as blisters and calluses to more severe problems like ulcers and even amputation. In this blog post, we will guide you through the importance of diabetic foot care and offer tips and tricks to keep your feet healthy and happy. Understand The Risk Factors…
Read More »If you believe that you’ve broken a toe, you don’t need to sit idly and wait for the pain to subside. While some people in your life might tell you the common myth that there’s nothing to do for a broken toe, this certainly isn’t true. Find a local podiatry clinic, schedule an appointment, and visit to take the first steps in dealing with this injury. The podiatrist will assess the severity of the break and suggest one or more care options.…
Read More »Blisters can be painful and annoying, and they can also be a cause for concern when you have diabetes. A foot injury is more serious when you have nerve damage, poor circulation, and high blood glucose. If you’re already under the care of a foot doctor for your diabetes, they may have told you to call them when you have any type of injury. This allows you to get quick and proper treatment so a blister doesn’t get infected and lead to a foot ulcer.…
Read More »Plantar fasciitis can be incredibly debilitating. Having the underside of your foot tense up and cause you pain every time you take a step makes it really hard to get around, let alone actually enjoy your day. Long-term, you will likely need physical therapy, a change in shoes, and plenty of rest to recover from this inflammatory condition. But what can you do in the short-term to at least minimize the pain and make walking possible again?…
Read More »Swelling along the bottom of the big toe can result in redness, bone deformity, stiffness, and pain. Bunions are a progressive toe disorder that can be treated by wearing orthotic shoes and using support materials. A podiatrist can assess the severity of a bunion and recommend padding, taping, and shoe types that will slow the progression of the disorder. Your Shoe Size And Preferred Style An individual’s foot can lengthen and widen as age progresses.…
Read More »Pain in the heel can make walking difficult, let alone doing anything else. Heel pain can make exercise difficult, or even just standing up and putting weight on your foot painful to deal with. If you have heel pain, there are a number of things that may be causing this issue. You may be able to make a few changes on your own to help heal this pain, or you may need proper treatment from a podiatrist.…
Read More »Foot pain can be quite debilitating. Unfortunately, 8 out of 10 Americans have experienced foot pain at one time or another. The feet are prone to having many kinds of problems that cause pain. Some of the most common foot problems include bunions, blisters, heel spurs, corns, and ingrown toenails. Some painful conditions might warrant going to a foot doctor for treatment. One such condition is called plantar fasciitis. Here are three things you should know about plantar fasciitis.…
Read More »When you think of orthotics, and orthotic specialists, you generally think of orthotics for the feet. While that is definitely true, orthotics actually cover many more products than just those for feet. As for orthotics specialists, some actually specialize in less common orthotics and the construction thereof. Check out all of the ways in which these specialists are working to make people functional again. Clavicular and Shoulder Orthoses Clavicles seem like something you could do without.…
Read More »When your feet hurt, it is hard to do just about everything. The idea of putting weight on them is sometimes too much to consider. A podiatrist specializes in problems with feet and can help you get your feet back in shape, so you are comfortable on them for more than a few minutes at a time. Ingrown Nails One thing that can make your toes sore is an infection as a result of an ingrown nail.…
Read More »Plantar fasciitis is a pain in the heel that is usually caused by connective tissue that becomes inflamed. This happens for a number of reasons, including being overweight, not wearing supportive shoes or from being on your feet often (such as for your occupation). Improve your plantar fasciitis and get rid of your heel pain by following the tips below. Lose Weight Getting rid of those extra pounds you’ve been carrying around may help improve not only your plantar fasciitis and other foot pain, it can also improve pain in your other joints.…
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