Treatment Options for Ankle Arthritis Complications
Ankle arthritis is an inflammation of the ankle area that can cause various troubling symptoms such as stiffness, pain, and swelling. These symptoms can be further aggravated by regular activities such as standing and walking, and in many cases patients suffering from...
How to Treat and Prevent a Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Research suggests that 15 percent of all patients with diabetes develop diabetic foot ulcers, which are open sores or wounds typically located on the bottom of the foot. If you are a diabetic, it is absolutely critical for you to treat foot injuries as soon as...
What Happens When Your Foot Falls Asleep? And When Is It Not Normal?
If you've ever experienced the "pins and needles" feeling of your foot falling asleep, you may have wondered what exactly happens when your foot goes numb. Known in the medical world as "paresthesia," this strange feeling can happen when a nerve is being compressed,...
Blister Care – The Definitive Answers for What You Should and Shouldn’t Do
Nobody likes blisters. They're painful, aggravating, and just an all-around nuisance to deal with. If you're not quite sure how to properly care for your blister(s), use the following list of dos and don'ts to make its unpleasant visit as short as possible. DO: Find...
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy – Does It Really Work?
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive, non-surgical method commonly used by podiatrists to reduce heel pain. Contrary to its somewhat intimidating name, ESWT does not send any electricity into the body (you can breathe a sigh of relief now); it...
Stand Tall: How Posture Affects Your Feet
When it comes to maintaining good health, your posture is just as important as your diet, exercise, and sleep habits. Believe it or not, your posture affects the performance of dozens of different bodily systems (e.g., breathing, digestion, elimination, etc.),...
What Could Your Foot Pain Be If Not Plantar Fasciitis?
Foot pain is no picnic--in fact, at times it can be debilitating. After all, we're talking about the area of your body that supports all of your weight, and takes the most abuse in terms of direct impact when you're walking. If you are experiencing pain in your feet,...
How to Take Proper Care of Your Baby’s Feet
Yes, they’re adorable. But they’re also growing and changing at a rapid pace, just like the rest of your baby. Here’s how to take care of your baby’s feet so they can grow into healthy kids, teens, and eventually adults. First, make sure that socks, booties, footed...
How to Stop Having Frequent Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails are no joke: they can be very painful as well as unsightly, and if they get infected you may need extra medical treatment. If you've had recurring problems with ingrown toenails, here are some tips to help you avoid them in the future. Trim your nails...