Time To Say Goodbye To Your Bunions? How To Prepare For Your Bunionectomy

Bunions can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort in your feet. Not to mention the fact that they can make it nearly impossible to find shoes that fit and that are comfortable on your feet. If you’re tired of dealing with foot pain, and not being able to find the right shoes for your feet, it’s time to talk to your podiatrist about a bunionectomy.  After your bunions are removed, you’ll be able to walk without pain and wear stylish shoes.…

Is It Time To See A Podiatrist? These Considerations Should Help You Decide

If you’re like most people, you’ve experienced your fair share of leg and foot problems throughout the years. But if you’re experiencing ongoing issues, it might be time to see a podiatrist. The following considerations should help you determine whether making a consultation appointment with your local podiatrist is a good idea: At Least One Foot Seems to Swell and Hurt Regularly One sign that you should make an appointment with a podiatrist is if at least one of your feet seems to keep swelling up and feeling uncomfortable as time goes on.…

4 Common Signs Of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Diabetes is a complicated disease that can cause complications in various parts of the body. It is not uncommon for people with diabetes to experience problems with their feet and lower legs at a much higher rate than the rest of the population, which is why a person with diabetes should have regular check ups with a foot doctor. Diabetics often experience nerve damage in their feet due to high blood sugar, which is called diabetic peripheral neuropathy.…

5 Important Instructions For Bunion Removal Recovery

Bunions can be super painful. They are more often found on women than men, probably because of those beautiful but tight high heels, but both men and women can have them, and it usually requires foot surgery to fix it. That bony bump at the base of your big toe causes it to point excessively toward your second toe, which in turn causes a deformity of your bone and soft tissue.…

What Causes Ingrown Toenails And How To Treat The Condition

An ingrown toenail can be extremely painful, especially if you need to wear shoes to go to work each day. The pain generally lasts a long time too since you need to wait for the tip of your nail to grow out to correct the situation. If your nail is painful, infected, or interfering with your ability to walk or work, then you should see a podiatrist. Here’s a look at why ingrown toenails happen and how a podiatrist can help:…

Tips For Foot Care When You Work On Your Feet

If you have a job that keeps you on your feet all day such as waitressing, cashiering, sales or anything else where you don’t get a lot of time to sit down and give your feet a break, then you definitely want to make sure you pamper them once you get home at the end of the day. You also want to make sure you do certain things while you are at work that will help you to put as little stress on your feet as possible, even though you will be putting so much time on them.…

Four Ways To Take Better Care Of Your Feet This Summer

Summer is the season of poolside parties, walks on the beach, and jogs in the park. It’s also a season that’s pretty hard on your feet, thanks to the abundance of physical activity, high temperatures, and flat footwear. If you want to avoid foot pain and injuries this summer, follow these tips to take better care of your feet. Choose sandals with arch support. There’s no doubt that simple sandals and flip flops are cute, but wearing them all of the time in the summer is not great for your feet.…

3 Fun Ways To Get Some Exercise While Being Treated For Plantar Fasciitis

A doctor can prescribe medications and splints, or create custom therapy plans that designed to alleviate the pain you experience due to plantar fasciitis. But they’ll also likely advise you to minimize any physical activities that put pressure on your heels, which can make it tough to get the exercise you need for good health. Here are a few fun and effective exercise options to consider using while you’re being treated by your doctor for plantar fasciitis:…

3 Signs You Could Benefit From Custom Orthotics

When you think about shoe supports and other similar items, you might think about the ones that you can purchase from a shoe store, pharmacy or mass market retail store. Even though these can be helpful for many people, there is another option that you might want to look into as well: custom orthotics. Basically, these are similar items to those that you can purchase from a shoe store, but they are designed specifically for you and your needs.…

How A Podiatrist Tests You For A Gait Problem

If you have foot pain or a physical abnormality that affects your gait, you can develop pain in your back, hips, knees, or feet. The solution to this problem is to visit a podiatrist to have your gait assessed so the doctor can recommend shoe inserts or orthopedic shoes to compensate for the way you walk. By bringing your body back into alignment when you walk, you can often eliminate chronic pain and foot soreness.…