Custom Orthotics vs. OTC Inserts
We are often asked why a patient would get custom orthotics from us rather then just buy over the counter (OTC) inserts. Here are the top 5 reasons. 1. There are times that you may feel that you could use something in your shoe to make your feet or legs feel better. Do you […]
tailor’s bunion
The name tailor’s bunion originated years ago. It was thought that tailors developed this type of bunion because they worked sitting cross legged on the floor. Sitting this way exerted pressure on the side of the foot and a bunion was formed. In current times, the tailor’s bunion or bunionette is found across the […]
Sports Medicine – Youth Soccer injuries
It is fall and soccer season is underway. Across the US, in towns large and small, you can see families criss crossing their way around town to the soccer fields. Unfortunately, soccer season can also bring sports injuries. These injuries can vary – bruises from being kicked or stepped on (all accidentally, of course) […]
Nail Symmetry?
Dear Foot Blogger Chick, I have been cutting my toe nails so that they are curved just like my finger nails. They look so much better cut that way. Now suddenly my big toe is all red and painful at the edge of the nail. It hurts. What should I do? Seeking Symmetry Dear […]
Oh… Foot Blogger Chick’s feet hurt!
The Foot Blogger Chick is reconsidering writing this blog. It seems that every time I write about a different foot issue, I think that I have that problem. This is crazy. I keep going out and buying shoes that have wide deep toe boxes. I rejected the cutest pair of high heels just because […]