New research suggests that an increase in fat, not total body mass index, was a better indicator of an increased risk of foot pain. To come to this conclusion, researchers analyzed health data and the presence of foot pain in a large number of individuals over the course of 12 years. Researchers asked patients to reveal […]
Why Do I Have Foot Pain in the Morning?
If you experience foot pain in the morning, you’re not alone. More than a few patients have come into my office asking why their feet tend to hurt when they take their first steps out of bed each morning. So why does this occur, and what foot condition is in play? Today, we explain why […]
Fixing Foot Problems Without Surgery
In most cases, surgery is a last resort to a problem. If non-surgical and surgical interventions will produce similar results, odds are the doctor is going to recommend the non-invasive route. In the end, it comes down to the wishes of the patient, but there’s really no need to open you up if physical therapy […]
Pain on the Side of Your Foot
Pain on the side of your foot could be caused by numerous things. From ligament damage to stress fractures, there are a bunch of reasons why you could be experiencing pain on the inside or outside of your foot. Today, we take a deeper look at the causes, symptoms and treatment of pain on the […]
Dr. Silverman Answers Your Foot Questions
We had a lot of foot-related questions come in to our blog this weekend, so instead of responding to our readers individually, we thought the responses could make a good blog post. If you have a question for Dr. Silverman, submit it in the comments below. Below are some questions from our readers. Q: Five weeks […]