At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we want to wish all of our patients a bright and happy New Year! January is a time of new beginnings, and we have some simple ways you can improve your foot health and develop habits that will benefit your feet and ankles all year long. Don’t ignore foot […]
Black Friday Shopping Tips for Your Feet
At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we know that as soon as the Thanksgiving dishes are done many of our Passaic, Bergen, Morris, Essex, Hudson, Union, Ocean, and Middlesex County patients are preparing for the Black Friday battle at the stores. While we know there are many shopping bargains to be found out there, our […]
What Happens When We Wear Flip-Flops?
Flip-flops are a staple of summer fashion, but what people don’t realize is they can cause damage. A shoe like this causes rubbing between your toes, and without support or cushioning, your feet slam into the ground when you walk. Your toes will curl when you walk as well, which makes you take shorter and […]
Don’t Ignore Your Feet
Our feet are often neglected, but they shouldn’t be. Ignoring your feet can cause you to miss tell-tale signs of infection and critical issues. Luckily, you can save your feet from these issues by adopting small changes. How to Keep Your Feet at Their Best Give your feet a thorough examination. When you look over […]
The Link Between Smoking and Buerger’s Disease
Buerger’s disease is rare and occurs in the veins and arteries in your legs, but it is prominent and will affect your feet as well. What it does is destroy the tissues of your skin and leads to gangrene and infection. It will show in your feet and hands first before spreading to your legs […]
4 Signs That You Need to See Your Podiatrist
Your feet and ankles are an amazing display of natural engineering with everything working together like a well-oiled machine—until something malfunctions and you experience foot and ankle pain and discomfort. Fortunately, you can mitigate and even prevent problems with your feet and ankles by making regular visits with your foot doctor to catch and correct […]
3 Easy Ways to Keep Your Feet Healthy
Foot problems, like bunions and hammertoes, start off slowly and gradually worsen. Noticing problems early and regular podiatric visits can prevent many injuries and diseases.