Our Foot & Ankle Care Blog

Are you in for a ho, ho, whole lot of foot pain this holiday season?After all, ‘tis the season for a whole lot of standing, walking, and activities that could put a lot of pain and stress on your lower limbs:Cruising the mall looking for that perfect little something...

As cliched as this might be: You are what you eat. Well, that’s not entirely accurate, but there’s no disputing the fact that the food we consume definitely affects our bodies. Hopefully this is something you already know and consider when making dietary choices....

If you’ve got kids, you know that summer is finally winding down for the little ones. Most school districts in the region were back up and running earlier this week, though a few might not fully return to action for another few days. Hopefully your kids are excited to...

Paging Dr. Google. Dr. Google, are you there? What does the Internet say about the best way to get rid of an ingrown toenail? Go ahead and search. We’ll wait. … Okay, you back? Good. We’re guessing your search turned up lots of “gems” like these: Soak your feet in...

We have an epidemic of aching heels in this country. And that’s bad news, because even minor aches and pains can start to gnaw away at your quality of life. Yet far too many people don’t seek care until the pain becomes unbearable—and may actually be making their heel...

Most people know that a diabetes diagnosis is linked with a higher risk of foot problems. But how big is the risk? What can actually happen to your feet? Unfortunately, without proper care, diabetic foot complications can be wide ranging and severe—everything from...