Does Your Big Toe Hurt When it Bends? It Could Be Hallux Limitus

Bunions, Foot Health

What is hallux pain? The hallux is the great toe, or big toe, and sometimes it can be a bit of a pain. Let’s look at some common question asked about the hallux toe. What is hallux valgus of the foot? Hallux valgus is when the great toe leans or moves toward, or in...

An Overview of Normal Skin and Nail Changes that Happen With Age

Foot Health

  As we age, our bodies change – this isn’t news. But sometimes the changes can take you by surprise. Here are some things you may see happen to the skin and nails of your feet as you enter your golden years. You’ll likely notice your skin becoming thinner and...

What Can Happen to an Untreated Broken Toe?

Hammertoes

If you’ve suffered a broken toe recently, you may have heard some people say that it will get better on its own. Unfortunately, this isn’t true – leaving your toe untreated can lead to serious problems down the line. Some of these can cause you pain for...

Numbness in Feet, But No Diabetes? Here’s What Else It Could Be

Diabetic Foot Care

  Numbness in the feet is one of the most common complications of diabetes – but there are many other reasons why your feet may feel numb. Even if you’re not diabetic, you can still suffer from this problem. Here are some of the possible causes. Poor blood...

It’s Baseball Season! Here’s How to Protect Your Feet Sliding Into Base

Ankle pain, Ankle Sprains & Strains

As spring arrives, that can mean only one thing: baseball season is here! But this can pose problems for the health of your feet. That goes double when you’re sliding into base – podiatrists treat thousands of sliding injuries each season. Here’s how to...