It is a common sight for many parents: one day your child is sprinting across the soccer field, and the next, they are hobbling toward the car or complaining that their shoes feel wrong. When your kid mentions heel pain, it is easy to assume they just took a hard landing or need new sneakers. However, pediatric heel pain to us at Podiatry Center of New Jersey is more complex than the typical aches adults deal with.
After months of being cramped inside heavy boots or thick wool, your toes have earned some much-needed breathing room, and a little extra attention to stay pain-free and functional. If you want to jog, play sports, and enjoy the warm weather, it starts with keeping your toes in tip-top shape. Here are 8 great tips to ensure they remain healthy and strong.
While we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey emphasize treating your flat feet, having a high arch can be just as impactful on your daily life. If you have ever looked at your footprint and noticed only a tiny sliver connecting your heel and the front of your foot, you likely have high arches. While it might seem like a benefit to have a lot of structural lift, this foot shape comes with its own unique set of challenges that we describe below.
If you’re a senior, your feet have carried you through a lot of decades, and they deserve a little extra attention these days. One of the most common problems we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey see the elderly face is the dreaded ingrown toenail. Because skin becomes thinner and circulation can naturally slow down as you age, ingrown toenail prevention looks a little different for seniors. Continue reading to find out why!
The green beer has stopped flowing, the parades have ended, and the Irish music has faded. But if you woke up today with feet that feel like they have been through a marathon, you are not alone. Whether you spent the holiday standing on hard pavement for hours or dancing a bit too much in shoes that were more stylish than supportive, your feet and ankles are likely paying the price.
Because they are the furthest point from your heart, your feet are often the first place where a vitamin or mineral deficiency shows its face. And since March is National Nutrition Month, we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey want to keep our awareness blogs coming, this week with 5 signs you’re lacking vitamins.
Happy National Nutrition Month! Even though they aren’t a part of your digestive system, your feet need fuel too, especially to stave off inflammatory conditions, infections, and other foot complications we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey see every day. But today, we’re not talking about food. We’re talking about water and how important it is for all our patients to stay hydrated.
Maintaining healthy circulation during a New Jersey winter isn’t easy, but we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey know just how to keep the blood flowing to your feet, which often get the coldest. Here is how you can keep your blood flowing smoothly until spring arrives. If the Olympic athletes can do it, so […]
Can Kids Really Get Bunions and Hammertoes? Yes, to answer briefly, they can. Indeed, bunions, hammertoes, and other foot deformities can and do appear in children, and we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey have seen them ourselves.
This year, why not show your feet some love? Here are five simple, Podiatry Center of New Jersey-approved ways to give your feet the Valentine’s treatment they deserve. 1. Ditch Painful Shoes We all have that one pair of shoes that looks amazing but leaves you with blisters and aching arches by the end of […]
Great place and amazing staff.
Very attentive and professional.
The doctors greatly helped my foot pain. Tiara in the office is super helpful and friendly. She makes the environment very welcoming!
It was great the staff was friendly the doctor was good everybody made me feel comfortable and at home I would definitely recommend this to everyone the best podiatrist I've ever been to.
Same day appointment, great staff, doctor and staff were highly knowledgeable and had great bedside manner. Would highly recommended.
Easy to book an appointment and the staff is very courteous. Faster service my mom ever received.
I saw Dr Kim and she is very good! She's very practical and she listens. She adjusted my existing orthotics and that saved me money! I'm so glad I came here. My feet feel much better now
Very kind, respectful and professional.
The doctor and the people who helped her treated me super well and helped me, thanks. They treated me in Englewood.
I was with my aunt who had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Carter. Man oh man was he an excellent provider. He took his time explaining everything to her and she did not feel rushed once. Even though her English isn’t the best, he made sure she understood everything. He removed an ingrown and to this day she’s very pleased with the pain relief and results. I would definitely recommend them!!
I took my son twice here and we loved this place, less than 30 or 40 mins and we were out. Best Dr for kids.
Very good Dr. who answered all my questions and my concerns. I would definitely recommend them.
They were courteous, caring, and conveyed willingness to assist.
Everybody was so extraordinarily nice, starting with Jasmine, Jennifer, Sharon, and Dr Chowdhury… Everybody was very professional and they solved the problem with the pain immediately… I'm very grateful to them.
I want to thank the entire staff at the Podiatry Center of New Jersey, 3803 Bergenline Avenue Union City. Thank you so much!!!
I’m extremely happy with my visit. The staff was very courteous and knowledgeable as well as extremely caring. I was definitely in great hands and will [be] referring all my friends to this office.
Staff is amazing. So friendly.. really made me feel welcomed and didn’t feel like just a number. Doctor answered all my questions. Wasn’t rushed at all. Great team! Highly recommend!!
This office was super punctual and organized. Staff was amazing, super helpful and friendly. I would recommend this facility to anyone looking [for] a podiatrist. Dr. Obiarinze was super professional and an amazing doctor!! I left super satisfied with the service I was provided!!!!! Great job guys!!!! Keep it up Elizabeth!!!
An Excellent place, from staff being so kind Especially Cynthia, so compassionate, to the most amazing Dr. Oblarinze, I am truly a Happy patient.
The wait time was very short, the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and the doctor answered all of my questions. The building itself was very easy to find with a good parking and the office was kept very clean.
I was very happy and impressed with the quality of your services. I would definitely recommend you to [people] I know.
It's clean, it's quiet. The workers are respectful, the doctors are carrying thank you so much Ms. Jasmine. She was very helpful 💚💚💚💚💚
First visit, excellent experience. The Doctor and his staff were fantastic. First visit and my pain already started to go away. Bringing my wife next week. I highly recommend this place.
Each person was very kind and welcoming. The doctor was patient and kind. I would [recommend] this office! Thank you!
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Great staff and excellent service will definitely recommend it!!
The staff the nurse the doctor everybody was pleasant and had lots of patience with a 7-year-old. And the doctor was very knowledgeable. It was a very pleasurable experience.
Front desk was very kind. Doctor was excellent!! Had pain for over a week from an ingrown toenail, called the office in Passaic and got taken care of the very same day! Numbed my toe and felt no pain at all throughout the procedure. Would highly recommend 🙂
The staff was very helpful and friendly and the safety of the patients is clearly recognized and acknowledged. All my needs, questions and concerns were addressed and no questions went unanswered. Dr. Farah Lakhram is professional and caring. I would recommend anyone that has a foot or ankle problem to visit them today.
My first visit to the podiatry center today was excellent. Dr Morris was very knowledgeable regarding my diabetic condition on my foot. Tonya the tech was helpful with the paperwork and information. Thank you
Good service and fast attention.
Very good attention, I would have known beforehand, I was better how I feel now
I liked your attention and service and I will recommend it to my friends.
My toddler enjoyed her experience and I know she will be cooperative because her podiatrist told her he will help her with "Gotta go fast! Like Sonic!" What more can a father ask for?
Easy to schedule same day appointments. The staff was very nice and welcoming. I was seen by Dr. Eric Freiler with minimal wait time and he was probably one of the best doctors I have ever seen – he seems to genuinely care and explained everything perfectly. I came in for foot pain and he took the time to really evaluate what was going on and offer potential solutions/outcomes – he’s super smart and I trust all of his responses to my concerns.
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