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PAINFUL PLANTAR FASCIITIS

The portion of tissue that is located on the sole of the foot which connects the heel to the toes is known as the plantar fascia. If it should become Read More

POSSIBLE CAUSES OF BUNIONS

A bony protrusion on the side of the big toe is referred to as a bunion.   It occurs as a result of a misaligned joint in the big toe Read More

SEVER'S DISEASE

Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis is a common bone disorder that occurs during childhood. The disease is defined as an inflammation of the growth plate in the heel. Read More

SUMMER FOOT CARE TIPS

It’s summer in Arizona and it can get hot here.  Whether you are sitting pool side, escaping up north to the mountains or visiting beaches in California to escape the Read More

TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR CORNS AND CALLUSES

Two common foot conditions we treat at our office are corns and calluses.  Corns and calluses have two different presentations however both can be caused by excessive pressure or even Read More

TREATING AND PREVENTING HEEL PAIN

Have you ever woken up in the morning, get out of bed and had a horrible pain on the bottom of your foot all the way in the back of Read More

WHY HIGH HEELS ARE NOT IDEAL FOR HEALTHY FEET

It is no secret that high heels are uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time. Although beauty is pain, you should not sacrifice the health of your feet for Read More

SHOPPING FOR THE RIGHT PAIR OF SHOES

Shoe shopping – finding the right pair that fit your feet might be the hardest thing to do.  We all wish that we could be Cinderella and find the perfect Read More

WORKING ON YOUR FEET

Foot care is important regardless of your profession, but those who work on their feet must pay special attention. Bunions, calluses, blisters, and plantar warts are just a few of Read More

2022 NEW YEARS FOOT RESOLUTIONS

It’s a new year and everyone starts out with resolutions – whether it’s eating healthy, starting an exercise program, or doing other types of self-improvement.  However, have you thought of Read More

STRETCHING YOUR FEET

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 Read More

NOVEMBER 2021 – DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH AND FOOT CARE REMINDERS

The ADA – American Diabetes Association – has declared November Diabetes Awareness month.  It is designated to help people with diabetes be aware of their A1C number, check their feet Read More

WHY DO MY HEELS HURT? WHAT CAN I DO?

Plantar fasciitis - heel pain – is one of the most common foot issues that we see in our practice. People who have this foot condition say that there is Read More

WHAT IS GOUT?

Gout is a form of arthritis that is caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. This considered to be one of the most frequently recorded medical Read More

EXERCISES THAT HELP TO ALLEVIATE RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Rheumatoid arthritis can be a very painful and debilitating condition. Symptoms of this ailment affect joint function, flexibility, range of motion and mood. Luckily, it has been shown that exercise Read More

CORNS: WHAT ARE THEY AND TREATMENT OPTIONS

Corns are thickened areas on the skin’s surface, to the point of being irritating and sometimes painful. Commonly found on the feet, corns are circular or cone-shaped. They develop where there Read More

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