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, […]
No one wants to hear the word surgery, especially when it involves their feet, and we at Syracuse Podiatry definitely understand. We love using custom orthotics, physical therapy, and stretching routines just as much as the next podiatry team to fix your foot problems, but sometimes, surgical intervention is required to get you back on […]
As we at Syracuse Podiatry approach the holidays, it’s a time when we naturally reflect on everything we’re thankful for. For us, it’s a time to be thankful for the feet we routinely treat. Because even with all the foot conditions and injuries we see on a daily basis, our feet are still pretty amazing structures. […]
We at Syracuse Podiatry talk a lot about healthy feet, but what does a healthy arch actually look like? Your foot arch isn’t just a curve for no reason. It absorbs shock, helps you balance, and keeps you walking and running forward. But with all the talk about flat feet and high arches, you’ve probably […]
That sudden, burning pain in your heel when you take your first steps out of bed? That’s the classic, unwelcome greeting of plantar fasciitis. It’s the most common cause of heel pain, and it happens when the tissue that supports your arch, aka the plantar fascia, gets overworked and inflamed. While the pain is the […]
It’s National Diabetes Awareness Month, so of course, we at Syracuse Podiatry are talking about shoes! Diabetics and proper footwear are like hands in a well-fitted glove; they just go together. That’s because the simple choices you make about your shoes and inserts are arguably your most powerful tool in preventing serious foot complications. Let’s […]
Last week, we at Syracuse Podiatry talked about fat pad atrophy and how obesity is a risk factor for thinning heel pads. While this may be true, obesity is not reserved for seniors, nor is fat pad atrophy the lone consequence of carrying excess weight. Today, we will explore the many reasons why feet bearing […]
In a world full of complex fitness gadgets and intense workout routines, it’s easy to forget about the incredible power of a simple walk. And hey, trick or treating is right around the street corner, so you might as well get going now. Here are the benefits of regularly taking strolls down the ole’ block […]
