Being overweight or obese is a risk factor or associated with the onset of a number of different foot and ankle conditions. While your weight may not be the direct reason that a condition like plantar fasciitis, heel pain or tendonitis develops, it certainly can make it more challenging to effectively treat and overcome the […]
Protecting Your Feet During Fall Yardwork
If you need to put the finishing touches on some garden maintenance, clean out the gutters, rake the yard or hang up some holiday decorations, all this work can be hard on your body and your feet. Below, we share some tips for protecting your feet and ankles when you’re doing yardwork this fall. Autumn […]
Is It Too Late To Fix My Foot Pain?
One common comment we oftentimes receive from blog readers or patients is in regards to how late is too late for treatment. They may make an offhand comment about how their husband has been dealing with heel pain for over a decade or that their discomfort finally got bad enough that it warranted attention from […]
When To Seek Treatment For Foot Pain
Nobody wants to head to a doctor’s office to be told that their condition is no big deal and they could have managed it from the comfort of their home, and conversely, nobody wants to put off treatment for so long that the underlying condition gets much worse due to their decision to not seek […]
Could Your Foot Pain Be The Result Of “Pandemic Foot”
COVID-19 impacted our lives in countless ways, and every day we are learning more about the fallout from the pandemic and our reaction to it. One possible consequence that may be tied to the pandemic is an increase in a few different foot ailments. Nicknamed “pandemic foot,” medical experts believe that the shift to a […]