Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery: Be Back On Your Feet In No Time
Have bunions, hammer toes, or foot arthritis been keeping you off your feet or in constant pain? You’re not alone. Up to 60% of older individuals suffer from some kind of foot disorder (source: Arthritis Care & Research, news release, May 20, 2013.) Many people are skeptical about or scared of surgery as a way […]
Getting Your Feet Ready for The Weather
It’s almost that time to slide out of your favorite pair of flip flops and step into a pair of comfortable, cozy shoes. Whether you live in Florida or Canada, most people have to transition from warm weather shoes to ones more suitable for the colder fall weather. And sometimes it’s easy to forget how […]
Ingrown Toenails
An ingrown toenail happens when the edges or corners of the nail grow into the skin next to the nail and break the skin. It is a common condition, and it can be painful, causing swelling, redness, and sometimes infection. It usually affects the big toe, either on one or both sides of the toe. […]
The Real Reason Behind Your Heel Pain
You know that sudden sharp pain that hits when you start walking after sitting at your desk all day at work? Or the spurts of tightness and discomfort you feel in your heels after running or exercising? Unless you have injured your foot, the reason is usually a condition called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis […]
High Blood Pressure and Your Feet: What You Need to Know
High blood pressure – or hypertension – is a common condition where the blood flowing through your heart is rushed forcefully against the walls of the arteries. Because the blood flow is significantly faster than normal, causing the pressure against the arteries increases, blood flow to other areas of the body is affected as a […]