Getting daily relief from plantar fasciitis can, at times, feel impossible without sacrificing your lifestyle. However, we at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center believe in a few simple things you can do to keep the heel pain at bay while you live your life. Let’s explore these plantar fasciitis solutions.
Read MoreSalad dressings. Chips. Snacks. Even the meat at Chipotle. It’s all covered in seed oil. And since these inflammatory ingredients have been getting a lot of bad press lately, we at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center wanted to give our two cents as to how they negatively affect your foot and ankle health (especially during National Nutrition Month!). Are they truly that toxic?
Read MoreYou hear the snap, feel the pain, and soon enough, an X-ray confirms you have a fracture in your foot or ankle. While your immediate focus is likely on the cast, the crutches, and the recovery time, a fracture might be a loud wake-up call from your skeletal system. Here’s what your foot fracture might be trying to tell us at At PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center.
Read MoreYou have likely seen them at the gym or on people jogging down the sidewalks—velcro-strapped sandbags wrapped around the ankles. Ankle weights have been a fitness staple since the eighties, promising to burn more calories and tone your legs without extra effort. But while they seem like a simple hack for your daily walk, we at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center see the reality as a bit more complicated.
Read MoreWe at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center routinely see foot problems caused by high heels, so let’s unpack what the most common culprits are.
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While it can be startling to see your feet change shape, swelling is a common way your body signals that fluid isn't moving quite right. But it could also be a sign of a heart issue.
If you’ve noticed your feet and ankles are looking larger than normal, here is what we at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center think you should do next.
Read MoreBy focusing on specific foot-related activities, you can give your cardiovascular system a major boost this American Heart Month without ever setting foot in a high-intensity aerobics class. We at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center are all about boosting cardio in practical, creative ways, and using your feet is the best way to do it.
Read MoreBecause your toes are tucked away in socks and shoes, it is easy to dismiss a little discoloration or a weird ache as just part of getting older. But not for us at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center! Our toes are the furthest point from our heart and are packed with tiny blood vessels and nerves, which makes them the first place many systemic health issues show up.
Read MoreWhile many of our patients at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center freak out that they have a bony bump at the bottom of their heel, we usually reassure them. These little bony protrusions can be a real nuisance, but understanding why they show up and how they act is the first step toward getting your stride back. Let’s explore what heel spurs are and how they form.
Read MoreMany people we’ve treated at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center develop Achilles pain through simple lifestyle habits, medical factors, or even their choice of footwear. If you have been feeling a nag in your heel but haven’t been hitting the track, here is how you might have unknowingly strained your Achilles.
Read MoreWhile parents usually worry about stress fractures or tendonitis, the most common culprit for heel pain in young athletes is a condition called Sever's disease, which we at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center explain in detail below.
Read MoreBefore you go charging out there to reclaim your pavement, let’s talk about your feet. Most people worry about their lower backs while shoveling, but to us at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center, your feet and ankles are the ones actually in the trenches.
Read MoreSo, Santa hooked you up with a fresh pair of sneakers or boots for Christmas. They look incredible, and you’re dying to break them out for your New Year’s Day walk. But hold on! Before you go tearing the tags off and sprinting down the block, we at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center urge you to check if they truly fit—not just if they fit “okay,” but if they really fit.
Read MoreAt PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center, we hear patients who feel a weird twinge in their ankle, and their first instinct is to rub it, walk it off, and carry on. We like to think of our ankles as indestructible hinges, but they are just as susceptible to injury as they are strong. Here are 4 symptoms you shouldn’t just ignore.
Read MoreHoliday travel can stress your lower body, between the long security lines, the cramped economy seats, and the hours spent standing. That’s why we at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center have a gift for you: this blog, full of podiatry pointers to keep your feet celebration ready.
Read MoreWhile chapped lips are annoying, nothing compares to the deep, painful canyons that can form on your heels during the colder months. We at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center want you to know that these aren't just cosmetic concerns, however. Deep heel cracks can bleed, sting with every step, and even become a gateway for infection. Let’s go over why this happens and what to do about it.
Read MoreThe cozy feeling of winter is great, but for anyone dealing with nerve issues or poor circulation, the cold is more than just uncomfortable. Your body is smart, but when it’s fighting the cold, it can unintentionally create a dangerous situation for your feet. Let's unpack why cold weather creates chaos for foot sensation, courtesy of us at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center.
Read MoreThis Thanksgiving season, there are many things to be thankful for. But are you grateful for your feet and the experts that treat them, like us at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center? It’s easy to forget about our feet until they start hurting, but the truth is, podiatry is there for everyone, working to keep their lives moving forward. Here are all the great things podiatrists do for us.
Read MoreFor busy parents, getting your kid to sit still long enough for a toe clipping can feel impossible. And if they’re a little older, convincing them to do it themselves is like talking to the wall. But at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center, we’ve seen that skipping this task can be a big deal for their foot health. Here are 4 reasons why!
Read MoreThat relentless urge to scratch your feet can be incredibly annoying, especially when it strikes unexpectedly. But while occasionally itchy feet might be a fleeting nuisance, persistent or severe itching is your body’s way of signaling a problem. It’s important for us at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center to figure out what’s behind that annoying sensation so you can find real relief.
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