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posted: Nov. 05, 2020.

Do you suffer from foot, ankle, leg or back pain? Custom orthotics provided by your Stamford, CT, podiatrist, Dr. Peter Siroka, may offer the solution to your problem. What are orthotics? Your Read more

Treatment Options For Bunions

posted: Aug. 19, 2020.

While many people think that bunions are just pesky bumps on the side-bottom portion of their big toe, they can be really serious since they change the affected toe’s anatomy, Read more

Caring for Your Feet When You're Diabetic

posted: Apr. 13, 2020.

Diabetes can have an effect on your health in a variety of ways. While it's well-known that watching your diet helps to manage the effects of diabetes, not everyone is Read more

When to Visit a Foot Doctor

posted: Apr. 09, 2020.

Dr. Peter Siroka, your Stamford, CT, foot doctor, provides a variety of services for people suffering from serious podiatric issues—read on to learn of some instances when you should seek Read more

Don't Ignore Your Heel Pain

posted: Jan. 10, 2020.

Have you been struggling with heel pain? Stemming from a number of causes, including plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation, injuries, and being overweight, heel pain can lead Read more

The Importance of Diabetic Foot Care

posted: Dec. 27, 2019.

Diabetes complicates even common foot problems such as ingrown toenails, bunions, dry skin, warts, and more, according to the Pharmacy Times. Accordingly, your Fairfield County foot doctor, Dr. Peter Siroka, Read more

Treating Athletes Foot

posted: Oct. 01, 2019.

Are your toes itchy and covered in a red rash? You may have tinea pedis, but don't be alarmed—that's just the official name for athlete's foot, a common condition regularly Read more

Bunion Surgery

posted: Jul. 09, 2019.

A bunion is a commonly acquired foot deformity in which the big toe turns toward the second toe. Termed Hallux Valgus in the medical community, bunions also features a substantial Read more

How We Can Help With Your Bunion Symptoms

posted: May 01, 2019.

Bunions are a common foot problem. Although they tend to become more common as people age, anyone can develop a bunion. The most common symptom is a bony bump at Read more

What Orthotics Can Do for You

posted: Mar. 05, 2019.

Orthotics can do many things for you if you are struggling with foot pain or discomfort. Orthotics are inserts placed inside the shoes to provide cushion, support, or stability, as Read more

Could Your Heel Pain be Plantar Fasciitis?

posted: Dec. 26, 2018.

Don’t let heel pain get the better of you—come to our Stamford office for help! Are you noticing a sudden, stabbing pain in the bottom of your heel? If so, Read more

Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

posted: Nov. 06, 2018.

The plantar fascia is the long band of tissue that runs across the length of the foot and connects all the way from the heel bone to the base of Read more

Signs You May Have Plantar Fasciitis

posted: Aug. 09, 2018.

About 77 percent of Americans say that they have had trouble with foot pain according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. Plantar fasciitis is the primary cause of heel and Read more

Treating Bunions

posted: Jul. 02, 2018.

How your podiatrist in Stamford can help with bunion pain If you are suffering from bunion pain, you’re not alone. Bunions are a common foot problem, especially for women. A bunion Read more

Signs You've Sprained Your Ankle

posted: Apr. 23, 2018.

That throbbing pain in your ankle just may be a sign that you have a sprained ankle. Our Fairfield County, CT, foot doctor, Dr. Peter Siroka, discusses sprains and explains Read more

Caring for Your Feet as a Diabetic

posted: Feb. 22, 2018.

What your podiatrist in Stamford wants you to know Diabetes is a systemic disease with far-reaching effects. In fact, diabetes can dramatically affect your feet! That means you need to take Read more

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