After an extended Thanksgiving weekend of eating pie, stuffing, and leftovers, and sitting on the couch talking to relatives, you might be itching for some physical activity. However, temperatures are plummeting and snow is piling up in Central New York, so exercising outdoors is not very desirable. Instead, here are 5 exercises you can do […]
If you have ever overheard a podiatrist, athletic trainer, or any other medical professional discussing the “R.I.C.E. treatment,” you might have been left wondering how this staple food plays a role in nursing your injury. In fact, R.I.C.E. is an acronym that stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. It is an effective, do-it-yourself therapy […]
Diabetics are often told at their initial diagnosis that in order to prevent the onset of blindness, nerve dysfunction, and kidney failure, they need to cut out excess sugar from their diet. However, this might be difficult when many of the foods and beverages we consume on a daily basis are loaded with added sugar. […]
If your “dogs” are barking after another successful Syracuse-style halloween, look no further than Dr. Ryan D’Amico to help get you back on your feet, pain-free!! With convenient offices in Fayetteville, New York, Dr. D’Amico and his staff are here to help you with your foot care needs. No foot pain is too big or […]
Overall, managing diabetes can seem overwhelming when you consider the many negative effects of the disease and the lifestyle changes you must make to improve them. Fortunately, at Syracuse Podiatry, we want diabetes management to be as easy and worry-free as possible. For our second blog post of National Diabetes Month 2016, we have some […]
The start of November marks the beginning of National Diabetes Month, celebrated to raise awareness about a disease that has become a public health issue in the United States. Put simply, diabetes occurs when there is too much sugar in the blood. There are 3 types of diabetes. Type I diabetes is caused by a […]
Weather-wise, these few weeks in between fall and summer are some of the most confusing of the year. When you wake up in the morning for work or for school, it might be chilly, causing you to wear pants and a jacket or two. Then, almost miraculously, when you emerge for lunch a little after […]
It is the middle of October, and at last, football season is in full swing. From Friday night lights at the high school to Sunday afternoon channel surfing from your couch, most people find a way to get their fix. The Jets, Giants, and Bills are off to slow starts, but Syracuse’s win over old […]
Each year, between October 12th and October 20th, the United States Bone and Joint Initiative organizes Bone and Joint Action Week to raise awareness for conditions that affect these vital parts of the musculoskeletal system. Our bones support our body, and our joints support the connections between bones so that we can move. Our feet […]
As the weather is cooling and more and more people are putting their open toed shoes away for the winter, the office has been seeing a big influx of ingrown toe nails; medically known as Onychocryptosis. An ingrown toe nail is when the nail grows into the skin. It is commonly seen on the big […]
