This little piggy went to market This little piggy stayed home This little piggy had roast beef This little piggy had none And this little piggy went….wee wee all the way home Mothers, over the years, have always recited the nursery rhyme of the ‘little piggys’, while counting out on their baby’s toes with each […]
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Plantar Fasciitis is a Real Pain in the Heel!
There is a thick band of tissue which runs along the arch of the foot connecting the heel bone to the toes called the plantar fascia. When this fibrous band of tissue becomes inflamed, it causes a stabbing pain in the heel. This inflammation is known as Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is also known as […]
Common Reasons for Foot & Ankle Pain
You have brains in your head You have feet in your shoes You can steer yourself In any direction you choose. ……..Dr. Seuss Very well said Dr. Seuss! But, if the feet wearing inappropriate shoes do not complain to the brain in our head, then no matter which direction we go, the journey will […]
With the Onset of Summer, Heel Fissures Are a Bummer!
Heel fissures also known as cracked heels, may start out as an inconvenience or a simple problem of dry heels, but if ignored, can become infected and painful especially if the heels begin to crack and bleed. Dry skin and calluses are a breeding ground for heel fissures. With the arrival of summer, heel fissures […]
Foot Architecture Plus Bad Footwear Equals Capsulitis
Ligaments connect the toes to the metatarsal bones, surrounding the toe joints in the shape of a capsule. When these toe joint ligaments get inflamed affecting the ball of the foot directly beneath, the condition is called Capsulitis. Capsulitis affects both men and women between the ages of 30-60 years. In the sports field, volleyball […]
Burning Feet Are Not a Result of Walking on Hot Coals
Fire-walking or walking on hot coals has existed for centuries in the eastern hemisphere be it for religious feasts; to dispense justice; as a healing practice; initiation rites or to remove evil spirits. The majority of fire walkers do not burn their feet because they have been psyched up and also because wood is a […]
Weakness in the Foot Bones Could Be Charcot Foot
Dr. Jean-Martin Charcot, also known as “the Napoleon of the neuroses,” was a French neurologist whose name is linked to at least 15 medical eponyms, one of which is the Charcot Foot. What is Charcot Foot? Charcot Foot is a condition in which there is severe weakness and at times, a loss of sensation in […]
There’s no Doubt about Gout – It’s a Pain!
When your big toe joint pains When it’s all inflamed And the swelling is bad Without a doubt It sounds like Gout Rich foods should be avoided, which is sad! Often referred to as the most painful type of arthritis, gout mostly affects men, however, post-menopause women are also likely to suffer from it. A […]
Achilles Tendonitis – a Case of the Strongest Tendon as the Weakest Link
In Greek mythology, Achilles, one of the most famous warriors of the Trojan War, was the son of a nymph Thetis and King Peleus. To make him immortal, Thetis dipped Achilles in the River Styx, but since she held him by the heel, that was the only part of him that was vulnerable. According to […]
Diabetes and Foot Care
Facebook is plastered with home remedies and advice from quacks regarding Diabetic Foot Care. Many people are very naïve regarding medical advice and believe that all information on a public forum is accurate. We at Syracuse Podiatry, located in Fayetteville, NY, are fortunate to have a board certified podiatrist, Dr. Ryan L. D’Amico, who has […]