While bacterial and fungal infections or just plain tiredness are among the leading causes of having hot feet, the burning sensation you may be experiencing, systemic diseases like diabetes could be another cause. Since there are so many conditions that can cause your feet to feel hot or tingling, you need to see your foot care professional for […]
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The Heel Pain of Plantar Fasciitis
Arch problems from plantar fasciitis often go hand in hand (or should we say foot in foot?) with heel pain. Many people experience heel pain as one of the first indications that they have stretches and tears in their arch tissue that radiate symptoms to the heel area. See your foot doctor for a proper diagnosis and to determine […]
4 Common Foot Problems for Kids
The foot bones, ligaments, and tendons in kids are rapidly growing and more susceptible to injury and disease until the initial burst in growth phases has subsided. Pay attention to how developing children walk and move to notice problems with their feet since they may not correctly articulate the issue. For proper children’s foot care, be […]
3 Causes of Achilles Tendon Problems
The large tendon that connects your calf muscle to your foot is the Achilles tendon. When it becomes excessively stressed and inflamed from the pressure of exercise, sporting, and work activities, severe discomfort and pain can develop in the heel area. Doing proper warming up and cooling down exercises will help prevent Achilles tendon damage. […]
Swollen Feet May Be a Sign of Heart Disease
In honor of February as American Heart Month, in this week’s blog, we are raising awareness that foot problems can often be harbingers of systemic health issues like heart disease. Swelling in the feet and ankles can be caused by many things, including circulation abnormalities or from just sitting in one place for too long […]
Why Am I Getting Painful Ingrown Toenails?
Ingrown toenails are a significant point of concern for many people. Ingrown toenails can cause swelling, redness, oozing, and, unfortunately, intense pain. They can also be the avenue for fungal, viral, and bacterial infections to get a foothold. If you are getting painful ingrown toenail problems, see your foot doctor for the proper treatment. Here […]
Fix Your Feet & Ankles with Orthotics
Your doctor will make orthotic shoe inserts to precisely fit your foot shape to correct a wide variety of foot and ankle conditions. Correcting foot and ankle mechanics with properly fitted shoes and orthotics also improves spinal alignment, thereby fixing issues with your knees, hips, and back as well. For patients who have diabetes, wearing orthotic […]
Why is the Top of My Foot So Painful?
Having pain on the top of your foot may not be as common as other foot problems, but it can make it challenging to wear shoes and move comfortably. The cause of pain on the top of the foot may be tight-fitting footwear, foot or ankle sprain injuries, and certain diseases like gout and arthritis. Since the pain can […]
Treat Hammertoes Before They Worsen
Toe deformities like hammertoes and mallet toes have an abnormal downward bend that is often subtle and symptomless in the beginning stages. This is why it does not even occur to many folks to treat hammertoes properly until severe bending, pain, and other complications start to occur. If caught before this severe stage, you can […]
3 Tips to Help Prevent Painful Blisters on Your Feet
You can avoid painful blisters, an annoying phenomenon, with some straightforward advice. Poorly fitting shoes are one of the major causes of blisters and several other foot and ankle problems. Correcting the source of the blisters with properly fitted shoes and orthotics will solve knee, hip, and back problems as well. Talk to your foot doctor for additional assistance. 3 […]