Dealing With Blisters on Your Feet

Blisters are small skin sacs that are filled with a white fluid called serum. They are the body’s response to friction and they need to be treated promptly to decrease pain and prevent possible infection, especially in patients who have diabetes. The rubbing that causes blistering is frequently from poorly fitted footwear. Foot abnormalities such […]

Ingrown Toenails Dig Your Skin

Ingrown toenails are a notoriously painful condition that occurs when the side of your toenail digs into the tender skin on the edge of your toe. Your toenails normally grow along the surface of your skin, but for a variety of reasons the edge of the nail can dig into the skin causing pain and […]

Proper Foot Care for Those with Diabetes

If you or a loved one is dealing with the complications of diabetes, then you know how important proper foot care is to your overall health and vitality. Two of the complications of diabetes that have a direct impact on the health of your feet are peripheral neuropathy, and decreased blood circulation. Peripheral neuropathy results […]

Some Causes of Big Toe Pain

Pain in the big toe is a complaint often addressed by podiatrists. There are several common causes of pain in the big toe, but it isn’t always easy to determine the correct diagnosis without the help of your foot care professional. A problem with the big toe can be caused by disease, injury, or a […]

Fun Foot Facts

Your feet are amazing! Isn’t it wonderful what an incredible job they do every day to get you on your way! So while you may tend to take your feet for granted sometimes while they do all the work of walking, standing, and exercising, here a few things to remind yourself how awesome your feet […]

Hidden Plantar Warts

Plantar warts grow into the skin on the bottom of your foot and often the only sign that they are there is a painful spot that hurts when you walk on it. The skin over the area may look slightly darker or lighter, but the sharp burning pain upon weight bearing is often the major […]

Tarsal Tunnel Treatment

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition with which many people are familiar that affects the nerves in the wrist creating a burning and numbing sensation. There is a corresponding condition that affects the feet known as tarsal tunnel syndrome. The tarsal tunnel is located adjacent to the ankle bones on the interior side. It is […]

High Heels Affect Your Whole Body

While many women feel that wearing high heels may make them look their best, the fact of the matter is that cramming your feet into pumps every day can lead to relatively minor conditions like corns, calluses, and ingrown toenails. But wearing high heels can also cause major damage to tendons and ligaments that may […]

Your Feet are Telling You Something

Your feet can be barometers for your overall health since many health problems first exhibit symptoms in your feet and ankles. Catching these early signs can help you get the treatment you need before an issue progresses. Since your feet are the farthest away from your heart, signs of circulation related health problems will often […]

Treating Toenail Fungus

If any of your toenails have a dull, yellowish hue, and appear rough and thicker than the other nails, then it is possible that you have a toenail fungus infection. Sometimes this infection is accompanied by an odd smell. The fungi that cause this infection love the warm, moist environment that is found inside your […]