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  Most people treat an ingrown toenail like a minor annoyance: clean it, soak it, keep it covered with clean bandages (changing them regularly), and hope it goes away. And to be honest, sometimes that works. But if left untreated long enough, an ingrown toenail can turn far more serious than soreness and swelling. In […]

  For athletes with plantar fasciitis, waking up with stabbing foot pain is a reality that can show up at the worst times. The good news is that there are exercises and precautions you can take to minimize your chances of waking up with foot pain at the most inconvenient time: on race day.  Here’s […]

  In this blog, our podiatrist from Foot Specialists of Birmingham, Dr. Linde, answers questions about the relationship between pregnancy and plantar fasciitis and offers insightful advice on safely and effectively caring for plantar fasciitis during pregnancy. Related Article: What Are the Consequences of Untreated Plantar Fasciitis? The Danger & Further Damage It Can Cause […]

  In this blog, our podiatrist from Foot Specialists of Birmingham, Dr. Linde, answers questions about the relationship between pregnancy and ingrown toenails and offers insightful advice on safely and effectively caring for your ingrown toenail when pregnant.  Related Article: Do Ingrown Toenails Go Away on Their Own or Should You See a Doctor? Is […]

  If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail, you know how excruciating the pain from it can be. As the nail grows deeper into your skin, the discomfort only worsens, and it poses a potential risk for side effects like swelling, redness, and, in advanced cases, infection. Ingrown toenails are risky for many reasons, but […]

  At the Foot Specialists of Birmingham, our podiatrists have comprehensive training to get you back on your feet. We recommend extracorporeal shock wave therapy for plantar fasciitis as a noninvasive treatment option because it dramatically decreases pain for many of our patients. Like any medical treatment, shock wave therapy has pros and cons. Our […]

    Plantar fasciitis develops when the plantar fascia is inflamed, causing a sharp, lingering heel pain. Several causes can cause you to develop this condition, including repetitive physical activities that stress the plantar fascia, having high or flat arches, and even wearing unsupportive footwear. It can result in intense pain, but treatment is relatively […]

  If you’re experiencing spurts of pain, tenderness along the side of your toenail, swelling or redness, and even pus or drainage, you likely have an ingrown toenail. It is a common condition that occurs when the toenail grows into the surrounding skin of the toe. Ingrown toenails can cause extreme pain and discomfort that […]

  Millions of people in the United States suffer from heel pain every year, and for many, plantar fasciitis is the culprit. “Plantar fasciitis” is a condition affecting the plantar fascia, a band of tissue spanning from the heel to the toe that supports the main functions of the foot. When the Plantar Fascia is […]