Podiatrist’s Foot & Ankle Care Blog

 

Proper toenail care is important for seniors to help prevent foot problems and maintain mobility. As people age, it often becomes harder to reach or see their feet, making basic foot care more difficult. Toenails can become thick, brittle, or discolored, and may be harder to trim. If nails are not cut properly, they can… Read more »

As you grow older, you will start to notice more problems with your feet due to wear and tear. This may also happen because the skin will start to become thin and lose elasticity. Some signs of aging feet are regular aches and pains, bunion development, and clawed toes. Fortunately, there are ways you can… Read more »

Keeping feet healthy involves simple yet essential daily practices. Washing feet thoroughly helps remove dirt, bacteria, and fungi that may lead to infections. Proper toenail clipping is equally important. Nails cut straight across, rather than rounded, prevent painful ingrown nails and damage to neighboring toes. Wearing comfortable, well-fitted shoes helps prevent common problems like corns… Read more »

Our feet are important in our everyday lives. The problem is that we tend to neglect them. When this becomes a habit, it can cause significant trouble. Ignoring foot problems can mean pain, limited mobility, and expensive doctor's visits. On the other hand, if feet are cared for and looked after regularly, they will perform… Read more »

Ingrown toenails occur when the edges or corners of a toenail grow into the surrounding skin, causing pain, swelling, and sometimes infection. This condition commonly affects the big toe and can result from improper nail trimming, tight shoes, or injury. Symptoms of ingrown toenails include redness, tenderness, swelling, and sometimes a discharge of pus if… Read more »