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Reasons You May Need Orthotics

posted: Nov. 28, 2017.

Do you need orthotics? Orthotics are used to treat a variety of foot problems and medical issues. Orthotic devices are molded pieces of plastic, rubber, leather, other material that are Read more

Treating Your Heel Pain

posted: Oct. 03, 2017.

Your heel pain has gotten out of control. Your foot is swollen, and just putting it on the floor in the morning hurts. Likely, your discomfort is plantar fasciitis, and Read more

Common Signs of Plantar Fasciitis

posted: Aug. 02, 2017.

Is it possible that your heel pain could be due to this inflammatory condition? You thought you would get up and go for a run but the minute you step out Read more

Diagnosing and Treating Bunions

posted: Jun. 14, 2017.

Hallux valgus, better known as bunions, are a troublesome yet treatable problem that affects 23 to 35 percent of people according to a statistic published by Podiatry Today. When bunions Read more

Common Foot Issues And How We Can Help

posted: Mar. 29, 2017.

Do you suffer from foot pain or other foot problem? Stamford, CT, podiatrist Dr. Peter Siroka discusses common foot issues, including bunions and ingrown toenails, and explains what can be Read more

Do I Need Orthotics?

posted: Feb. 03, 2017.

Think there's nothing you can do about your aching feet? Orthotics, shoe inserts custom-designed by a podiatrist, can help relieve your painful symptoms. Dr. Peter Siroka, your Stamford, CT, podiatrist, Read more

Morton's Neuroma: What is it and How to Stop the Pain

posted: Feb. 02, 2017.

A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that can develop in various parts of your body. In the foot, the most common occurring neuroma develops at the base of Read more

Metatarsalgia

posted: Jan. 03, 2017.

Metatarsalgia denotes a common foot condition characterized by pain and inflammation of the joints and bones of the ball of the foot - the area just before the toes, also Read more

Treating Your Bunions

posted: Dec. 15, 2016.

Bunions don’t always have to be painful. Find out how to best manage your symptoms. Bunions are more common than you may think. Whether an injury to your foot or wearing Read more

Easy Ways to Prevent and Treat an Ingrown Toenail

posted: Dec. 02, 2016.

Ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis, can be annoying and painful. This common condition occurs when the surrounding skin on one or both sides of the nail grows over the Read more

Hammertoes

posted: Nov. 01, 2016.

A hammertoe is one of the most common toe conditions, usually stemming from muscle imbalance in which the joints of the second, third, fourth or fifth toe are bent into Read more

Treating Plantar Fasciitis

posted: Oct. 18, 2016.

The foot has 107 ligaments, 26 bones, 33 joints, and countless muscles and tendons. This incredibly complex part of the human body makes up about a quarter of the bones Read more

Growing Pains

posted: Oct. 03, 2016.

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

Foot Odor

posted: Sep. 01, 2016.

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

How Can I Treat My Poor Circulation?

posted: Aug. 08, 2016.

Are your feet and hands constantly cold? You may have poor circulation. Peter Y. Siroka, D.P.M., your Stamford, CT, podiatrist discusses symptoms of the problem and explains how you can Read more

Foot Care for Runners

posted: Aug. 01, 2016.

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

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