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It’s 2 a.m. and you’re hungry. You drag yourself out of bed to walk barefoot through a dark hallway toward the kitchen. As you make a turn toward the fridge, bam! Your big toe slams into the doorway, leaving you doubled over in pain. You’ve now joined millions of Americans in the unpleasant event of […]
The South is full of beautiful mountains, trails, and woodlands to freely explore. Hiking enthusiasts will tell you there’s nothing like breathing in the fresh air and discovering new terrain—and the hiking challenges that come with it. On the flip side, hikers can also experience many foot discomforts and injuries as a result of the […]
Each year seems to fall into crazy, busy schedules at the end of the year. School, holidays, and work take up many priorities on the to-do list, with little time left to go around. Make sure you schedule time to assess your end-of-the year health benefits and dental coverage to maximize their full advantages. Flexible […]
Summer in Alabama is hanging on, and so are the warm temperatures. You throw on your new pair of sneakers and head to the lake to take advantage of it. After lounging in the heat for much of the afternoon, it’s time to head home. You reach for your sneakers to wear back to the […]
Whether you’re wearing sandals in the blazing hot summer or boots during a brutally cold winter––having a bunion is no joke. If you’re wincing every time you put on your shoes, it may be time to take care of that bunion jutting out of the base of your big toe. But, is surgery really necessary? […]
Since the start of the pandemic, epidemiologists have been stumped on the potential symptoms that the disease brings to those it infects. As COVID-19 continues to spread, more confirmed symptoms are being discovered. In addition to the most tell-tale symptoms (fever, shortness of breath, and dry cough), COVID-19 has also shown up as conjunctivitis, skin […]
You know that song that goes “I would walk 500 miles and I would walk 500 more?” Well, as silly as it sounds, it’s definitely possible! The average human will walk 150,000 miles in their lifetime. That’s the equivalent of walking around the Earth six times. So, the important question is: When was the last […]
The heel is the largest of the 26 bones that make up your foot. Injury—or just plain overuse—can lead to heel pain, which can range from mild to disabling. Home remedies are possible, but you may need to see a foot specialist to get treatment. Frequent Causes of Heel Pain Heel pain has a plethora […]
Who doesn’t want to wear less in the summer? Kicking off sweaty socks and shoes is so cooling and comfortable—but if you’re not protecting your feet properly, it can lead directly to foot pain or other foot-related problems. If you want to relax and kick up your feet, you can. But make sure you avoid […]
Does your child complain often about heel pain? Heel pain is a common childhood complaint that we hear quite often. Just because it’s common doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take your child’s heel pain seriously. We specialize in diagnosing and treating heel pain in children of all ages. Heel pain isn’t a disease, but it could […]
