Some people forget that their feet are in contact with one of the germiest things on Earth: the ground. From the floor of your local gym to the damp interior of your favorite sneakers, your feet are constantly in contact with bacteria and fungi.
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common reasons adults visit us at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists. While it feels like your foot is falling apart, it is actually a highly manageable condition. If you suspect your feet are screaming at you for a reason, here is the essential breakdown of what you are dealing with and how you can start feeling better.
The mountain trails are calling your name this Spring. But before you grab your pack and head for the woods, you need to think about what is happening at the ground level. With a chaotic mix of leftover ice, deep mud, and loose rocks uncovered by the spring thaw, we at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists want your feet and ankles to be safe from sprains, blisters, punctures, and everything in between the toes. Continue reading to find out how to kick off hiking season safely.
Flat feet are an incredibly common trait, affecting between 20 to 30% of the global population. Yes, we at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists said “affecting.” That’s the point of this article today: are flat feet an issue that requires a podiatrist’s intervention? Let’s find out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
