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• posted: Mar. 28, 2019
• Diabetic

People with diabetes are prone to foot problems, often developing from a combination of poor circulation and nerve damage. Damage to the nerves in the legs and feet diminishes skin Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2019
• Flat Feet

The arch structure of our feet determines how we walk, which means our arches need to be both sturdy and flexible in order to adjust to different walking surfaces. For Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2019
• Runners

If you're a runner, it goes without saying that your feet take the brunt of the punishment. In fact, for runners the feet are more vulnerable to injury than any Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2019

The feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body, which means they have the ability to sweat profusely. With your feet encased in your shoes all Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2019
• Growing Pains

If your child has ever complained of not being able to sleep at night due to leg pain, he or she may be experiencing what many people refer to as Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2019
• Corns and Calluses

Corns and calluses are thick, hardened areas of skin that develop in response to your body's natural defense to repeated pressure or friction. While neither condition presents a long-term or Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2019
• Bunions

A bunion is an abnormal, bony prominence that develops on the joint at the base of your big toe. As the big toe joint becomes enlarged, it forces the toe Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2019
• Bone Spurs

Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, can occur anywhere in the skeletal system, and the feet are no exception. Bone spurs are simply overgrowths of bone, which most commonly form Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2019
• Shin Splints

Although a shin splint is commonly used to describe various pains between the ankle and the knee, it actually refers to a specific inflammatory condition of the tibia -- a Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2019
• Healthy Feet

Looking fabulous in your favorite pair of heels does have a price. In fact, shoes that fit poorly or have high heels frequently cause foot problems, including calluses, corns, bunions, Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2019
• Pregnancy,  Foot Pain

During pregnancy, it's not uncommon for women to experience an array of aches and pains all over the body. Among these complaints are tired, swollen, achy feet - a common Read More

• posted: Sep. 02, 2015
• Athletes Foot

Athlete's foot is one of the most common fungal infections of the skin and is frequently seen in our office. Whether you've had it or not, it's important to Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2011

Welcome to the Blog of The Center for Foot and Ankle Medicine Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a podiatrist in the Jackson area, we're excited you Read More