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 […]
Accessory Navicular Removal Surgical Process
An accessory navicular is defined as an extra bone in the foot, and oftentimes it causes moderate to severe discomfort. Depending on the severity, your doctor may recommend a non-surgical treatment to alleviate the pain, or surgery if treatment doesn’t decrease symptoms. Here is an explanation of the surgical process for Accessory Navicular Removal. Pre-surgical Care […]
4 Tips for Buying and Wearing the Right Shoes
Guest Blog by Cathy Marxen & Steve LaFond, Board Certified Pedorthist at Schuler Shoes. Do you experience regular foot pain? The feet are the foundation of our entire body. When our feet hurt, it is not only painful, but can also limit our activity. Foot pain is commonly linked to certain medical conditions such as […]