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 […]
What could be better than enjoying the cool autumn breeze, admiring the changing leaves, and spending some time with your beloved dog? If this sounds pleasant to you, then you might want to celebrate National Walk Your Dog Week from October 1st to October 7th! Walking has many health benefits, including: Weight loss Stress relief […]
When it comes to your health, you are the one true expert. You know when you are experiencing pain, discomfort, or any other change from your baseline level of health. It is extremely important to be familiar with the condition of your feet so that you can catch irregularities in their early stages and report […]
It is certainly understandable that you might be alarmed if you look at your feet and notice that one toe is crossing over another. It could simply be because you were wearing tight shoes, and the problem is remedied by moving your toes back into place. Unfortunately, this is not always possible. Overlapping and underlapping […]
Normally, if you were to dip your foot in water and take a couple of steps, you would see that your footprint consists of your toes, the ball of your foot, your heel, and a thin area on the outside part of your foot. This is because the foot should have a natural arch that […]
For two weeks every four years, millions of Americans huddle around the television to watch the biggest names of the Summer Olympics compete for gold. Athletes like Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, and Kerri Walsh Jennings generate huge interest in their respective sports, and as a result, cause a spike in youth participation. Many people have […]
When we cut or scrape our skin, our cells require adequate blood flow to that area in order to heal the wound. This blood delivers clotting agents that stop the wound from bleeding, in addition to oxygen and nutrients that allow new skin cells to grow. Wounds or sores that do not heal properly are […]
Before the recent string of cloudy and rainy days, temperatures in Central New York had been creeping above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. With the added humidity and lack of wind, simply standing outside seemed to be enough to produce sweat from pores all over our body! With over 250,000 glands covering a rather condensed area, the […]
Cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can develop on any part of the body. In our feet, they most commonly develop directly under the skin, although they can also be found in deeper bones, joints, and ligaments. They are often caused by improperly-fitting footwear or foot injuries. Some cysts might only be noticed if they cause […]
