Podiatrist’s Foot & Ankle Care Blog
When healing from a sprained ankle, it’s important that you slowly and carefully build the muscles around the affected area. If you’re recovering from a mild sprain, you should be able to start practicing low impact exercises within a few days of having rested your foot. If you’re somebody who likes to regularly stay active,… Read more »
Debilitating foot pain is a problem for many people. But just as stretching the torso can help alleviate back pain, stretching the feet can also help mend existing foot problems and prevent future ones. The feet, as the body’s foundation, carry the body’s entire weight and can get easily strained from overexertion. Persistent sharp pain… Read more »
A common foot condition that can cause pain and discomfort is known as cracked heels. Many people may suffer from this ailment, and in severe cases, may experience bleeding. Cracked heels may develop due to wearing shoes that have an open back, or from standing for long periods of time throughout the day. Some people… Read more »
Cracked heels can make life very frustrating and embarrassing when displaying the bare feet. Aside from being unpleasing to the eye, they can also tear stockings and socks and wear out shoes at a faster rate. When severe, cracked heels may cause pain or infection. Cracked heels are a problem for those who are athletic, those who… Read more »
Arthritis is defined as inflammation that occurs in the joints. When this happens in the feet, it can cause difficulty in walking, and this is often a result of severe pain and discomfort. Osteoarthritis can cause the cartilage in the joints to gradually diminish, and walking and standing can be difficult to maintain. Gout is… Read more »
