Do You Need to See a Podiatrist for Your Ingrown Toenail?
Please, for the sake of your feet, do not try digging an ingrown toenail out yourself. Trying to fix an ingrown nail at home often leads to deeper cuts and more serious infections.
Understanding Foot and Ankle Arthritis: Types and Prevention Tips
If you have noticed a stiff, grinding sensation in your big toe or a dull ache in your ankle after a St. Patrick’s Day parade, you might be dealing with the early stages of arthritis. Yes, many of our patients at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists get arthritis in their feet and ankles, too! Not many people know that’s possible, which is why we’re spreading awareness on the most common forms of foot and ankle arthritis and how to prevent them.
How Stiff Calves and Achilles Tendonitis Cause Heel Pain
That sharp, pulling sensation in the back of your ankle or the bottom of your foot is one of the most common complaints we at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists get. While it might feel like your heel is the only problem, the reality is that your foot and lower leg are part of a continuous chain. And when one link gets tight, the entire system starts to scream.
How Eating Healthy Benefits Your Feet and Ankles
Happy March! Since this is National Nutrition Month, it is the perfect time to talk about something you might not usually associate with your dinner plate: your feet. From the way your body manages inflammation to the strength of your bones, here are 4 reasons why we at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists encourage you to start dieting this month.
What to Know About Ankle Sprains and Their Risks
We often dismiss ankle sprains as simple twists and tweaks, they can be complex injuries with long-term consequences if you don’t take them seriously. But don’t worry: in this blog post, we at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists are laying the foundation for you so that you don’t trip moving forward.
5 Foot Health Misconceptions You Should Stop Believing
We tend to ignore our feet until they start screaming at us. But, because they are out of sight, out of mind for most of the day, we at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists want to bring them back in focus.
7 Practical, Real-World Benefits of Custom Orthotics
The medical benefits of custom orthotics may seem hard to wrap your head around. After all, how does preventing Morton’s Neuroma or alignment issues practically benefit your life? In this blog post, we at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists are going to break it down for you. Here are seven practical, real-world benefits you’ll notice in your daily life.
4 Signs of Poor Circulation That Show in Your Feet
When we think about heart health or circulation, we usually focus on our chest or our blood pressure. However, your feet are actually the furthest point from your heart, which makes them the ultimate early warning system for your circulatory health. If you’ve noticed some strange changes below your ankles, we at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists are here to tell you what to look for.
5 Common Diabetic Foot Myths You Should Ignore
If you are living with diabetes, you have probably been bombarded with advice about your feet. The problem is that following the wrong advice can be dangerous if you are a diabetic struggling with your foot health. In this article, we at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists are setting the record straight when it comes to diabetic foot care.
Everything You Need to Know About Bunion Surgery
If you have reached the point where you are wondering if it is time for a bunionectomy, you are likely looking for some clarity on what the procedure actually involves and whether your situation truly warrants a surgical fix from us at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists. In this blog post, we’ll cover the basics of bunionectomy to help you feel more confident about your next steps toward a life without a deformed big toe.