You’ve tried home stretches, ice, and maybe even new shoes or OTC insoles, yet your heel pain from plantar fasciitis just won't quit. You’ve had heel pain for months, not days. A doctor has said you have plantar fasciitis, or you strongly suspect it. You have an active life or are … [Read more...] about When Heel Pain Won’t Quit: How Podiatrists Treat Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
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Ingrown Toenail Surgery Recovery: What to Expect & How to Care for Your Feet
There are a few types of ingrown toenail surgery, all performed by a podiatrist as simple, in-office procedures. While these treatments are minimally invasive, proper ingrown toenail surgery recovery care is essential for healing quickly and avoiding complications. In this blog, Dr. … [Read more...] about Ingrown Toenail Surgery Recovery: What to Expect & How to Care for Your Feet
Recurring Ingrown Toenails: When It’s Time for a Permanent Fix
If your ingrown toenail keeps coming back, it’s usually a sign of a chronic problem—caused by your nail shape, the way you have treated it, or the way your foot moves—that can’t be completely fixed by at-home care. Your toe only makes up a small fraction of your body, but the pain, … [Read more...] about Recurring Ingrown Toenails: When It’s Time for a Permanent Fix
The Most Common Athletes with Plantar Fasciitis—and How to Prevent It
Many common sports and activities can lead to plantar fasciitis—an ongoing condition that causes chronic heel and sole pain. It's not always the sports themselves, but rather common fixable factors that athletes must address. Let’s explore the three types of athletes at highest risk of … [Read more...] about The Most Common Athletes with Plantar Fasciitis—and How to Prevent It
Plantar Fasciitis and Your Whole Body: How Back, Hip, and Knee Pain Feed Your Heel Pain
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain in the U.S. among adults, but it’s not always just a foot issue. Heel pain is often tied to other parts of the body, especially your hips, knees, and lower back. When those areas aren’t functioning properly, they can try to … [Read more...] about Plantar Fasciitis and Your Whole Body: How Back, Hip, and Knee Pain Feed Your Heel Pain
What Is Hypergranulation Tissue and What Does It Have to Do with Ingrown Toenails?
Anyone who's had an ingrown toenail knows it's painful. The nail grows into the skin, causing an inflamed, infection-prone wound—a recurring issue for many. What you might not know is the key link between ingrown toenails and hypergranulation tissue. This excess tissue signals that the … [Read more...] about What Is Hypergranulation Tissue and What Does It Have to Do with Ingrown Toenails?
