Heel Pain

Heel Pain, Plantar Fasciitis

Heel pain is likely the most common problem most podiatrist treat. Heel pain can happen for many reasons but the most common of these is a condition known as plantar fasciitis. This used to be called “heel spur” but we have long ago learned that this...

Diabetes and Its Effect on the Feet

Diabetic Foot Care, Diabetic Neuropathy

The effect of diabetes on your feet Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by impaired glucose metabolism resulting in elevated glucose levels. Diabetes affects over 29 million Americans and that number is rising. An elevated blood glucose leads to damaged...

Is Never Removing Nail Polish Unhealthy for Toenails?

Ingrown Toenails, Toenails, Ugly toenails

There’s an ongoing dispute surrounding nail polish and the effects it could have when worn too long, especially on toenails. One of the most common beliefs is that toenails need to breathe in order to stay healthy. The fact of the matter is that different people will...

Why a Bunion Can Affect Your Shoe Fit and What You Can Do

Bunions

Bunions are notoriously uncomfortable, and can interfere with normal physical activities such as walking or exercising. Although a bunion may appear to be a growth on the skin, it is actually a disorder caused from a misalignment of the bones of the feet. The most...

Caring for Toenail Trauma

Toenails, Ugly toenails

If you’ve had a toenail injury, you know that this type of trauma can be very painful, but it can also have serious consequences. Therefore, it’s important to properly care for the injured toenail in order to prevent complications such as nail thickening (which is...