At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we find that corns and calluses are a problem that many of our patients have. Below is some information about these common conditions and what to do about them. Your Foot’s Protectors Corns and calluses are similar but different. Both develop as your foot’s protective response to ongoing pressure […]
Are Your Feet Ready for Sandal Season?
With the current chilly March temperatures, we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey know that slipping on a pair of sandals is far from the mind of our patients. Warmer weather will be here in no time, however. If you’re hiding an unsightly foot condition under your heavy socks and shoes, now is the time […]
Podiatric Pack List for a Tropical Getaway
The recent winter, weather and gray days has many of our patients thinking about a trip to someplace warm and sunny. If you’re one of them we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey would like to make a few suggestions of items you should pack to make sure feet are well cared for while you’re […]
5 Ways to Celebrate National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and at Podiatry Center of New Jersey we want to help our patients get on board the good nutrition bandwagon with some simple suggestions. Why is your foot doctor concerned about your nutrition? There are some very good reasons: Being overweight or obese is a risk factor for many common […]
Why Do My Feet Feel Numb?
This is a question we get fairly often from our patients at Podiatry Center of New Jersey. Unfortunately, there isn’t one straightforward answer. Not being able to fully feel your feet definitely poses a risk to your podiatric health. Being unable to perceive sensations accurately may result in a cut or puncture wound that doesn’t […]
3 Reasons to Get Your Feet Measured This Month
At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we recognize an important health observance in January—National Measure Your Feet Day. Our doctors know wearing shoes that fit properly and are well-made is one of the best ways to protect the health of your feet and ankles. Below are three reasons why you should put getting your feet […]
Put Your Best Foot Forward in 2023
At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we know many patients are signing on for self-improvement by making New Year’s resolutions. One area we’d like to see more people consider is their footwear. The shoes you wear can be the deciding factor between healthy feet and hurting feet. Below are some tips to put into practice […]
Foot Gifts for Everyone on Your List
‘Tis the season for finding the perfect gifts for everyone significant in your life. At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we have some suggestions if you’re stumped for some of those harder-to-buy for people. Great Aunt—if you have an elderly relative who suffers from arthritis or another foot problem that comes with painful inflammation, consider […]
Winter Foot Woes
With every season comes unique foot scenarios that require special attention. At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we want to give our patients a heads up about some podiatric issues we hear about more often during the winter months. Keeping Feet Warm—although most people don’t think of cold feet as a medical condition, it can […]
Do’s and Don’ts for Your Feet on Black Friday
Let’s talk turkey about what happens the day after the Thanksgiving feast. At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we know many of our patients are planning to head out into the frenzy of Black Friday shopping in hopes of snagging a bargain on the best holiday gifts for this year. It’s not a good deal, […]