Foot Specialists Blog

  Is your baby extra fussy and seemingly experiencing pain in their toe? They might have an ingrown toenail! In this article, our experts in all toe- and foot-related conditions from the Foot Specialists of Birmingham are here to help you figure out what is hurting your baby’s toe. We’ll … [Read more...] about A Parent’s Guide: Prevention, Signs, and Treatment for Infant Ingrown Toenails

  If you have plantar fasciitis, you may have noticed foot pain after working out. As if plantar fasciitis wasn’t painful enough! When health issues interfere with exercise, it can be extremely frustrating. You’re just trying to do what’s best for your health, only to end up feeling like … [Read more...] about Dealing with Plantar Fasciitis: Why You Have Foot Pain After Working Out & What to Do About It

  Are you suffering from chronic heel pain? You may have plantar fasciitis, a common condition that often presents with heel pain. Plantar fasciitis can have a number of causes and has a proven link to another condition: central sensitization. In this blog, the Foot Specialists of … [Read more...] about What Central Sensitization Means for Your Plantar Fasciitis

  Toenail trauma and fungus are separate conditions, but they can appear very similar. Understanding differences between the two can help you figure out what kind of treatment you need and when it’s right to see a doctor.  In this guide, we’ll explore toenail trauma vs fungus, the causes … [Read more...] about Toenail Trauma vs Fungus: How to Tell the Difference

  Paronychia and ingrown toenails are painful conditions affecting the toenails that may require medical treatment. However, there are some key differences between the two.  This comprehensive guide by the Foot Specialists of Birmingham weighs paronychia vs ingrown toenails, explains key … [Read more...] about Paronychia vs Ingrown Toenail: What’s the Difference?

  We see many patients who have been living with persistent heel pain, from standing at work, stress, or both.  In this guide by the Foot Specialists of Birmingham, we’ll explain why you get heel pain from standing and stress, and share different approaches you can take to lessen the pain … [Read more...] about How to Relieve Heel Pain from Standing Jobs and Stress