When the temperatures in Syracuse freeze over, so can your toes. You see, your toes are in a vulnerable position in relation to your body, which makes frostbite a sneaky injury. But we at Syracuse Podiatry have seen that frostbite doesn’t always start with sharp pain or a dramatic event. In fact, it often sets in […]
The temperature lately has been nothing short of freezing. But what does that have to do with our heart health? If your blood flow is struggling, your feet are usually the first place to send up a flare. If you have been noticing some strange changes below the ankles, here are seven signs of poor […]
If you were watching the Bills game during the divisional round, you saw Bo Nix lead an overtime drive to seal the win, much to our dismay. But the real shocker came after the game when Coach Payton said Nix had actually fractured his right ankle on the final drive. While most of us aren’t […]
When you think about thyroid health, you probably think of things like weight changes, feeling tired all the time, or a racing heart. But when your thyroid is out of whack, the effects can trickle all the way down to your toes. In fact, your feet can be one of the first places to send […]
From icy sidewalks to deep snowdrifts, the wrong boot can lead to everything from blisters and nerve compression to debilitating slips and frostbite. To keep your feet healthy this season, you need to match your boot technology to your specific lifestyle. Here’s what we at Syracuse Podiatry recommend in a winter boot as the cold […]
When the temperature drops, it is tempting to hibernate. However, winter offers a unique opportunity for improving foot and ankle health. Cold-weather activities require balance and stabilization that provide a built-in workout for the small muscles in your lower extremities. Here are the pros and cons of 8 winter-focused activities, courtesy of us at Syracuse […]
Your feet and ankles are the unsung heroes of your New Year’s resolution list. Whether you’re training for a marathon or just trying to make it through the workday without a backache, your feet need a seat at the table. Here are 7 simple, practical resolutions to keep your foundation solid in 2026, courtesy of […]
We’ve all been there. You’re 3 miles into a hike and breaking in those new boots, and suddenly you feel it: that specific, burning heat on the back of your heel. Blisters are small, but the pain you feel from your shoe constantly rubbing on them is real. The good news? You don’t have to […]
We’ve all heard the old saying that grandpa can predict a snowstorm just by the ache in his knees. While it sounds like an old wives’ tale, there is actually real science behind it. For any one of our patients at Syracuse Podiatry dealing with arthritis in the feet or ankles, winter isn’t just a […]
Winter breeds inflammation. Just think of all the NY transplants with arthritis loving their retirements in Florida. But the cold air also brings a specific set of miseries for feet. You might notice that aches and pains which were manageable in July become unbearable by January. If you think that pain is in your head, […]
