Foot Specialists Blog

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 … [Read more...] about Just Stubbed Your Toe? Here’s What to Do Next

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 … [Read more...] about Foot Care for Hikers

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 … [Read more...] about Why You Should Use Your Health Benefits Before the End of the Year

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 city, but something’s … [Read more...] about Why Heat Makes Your Feet Swell—and How to Deal With It

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? In … [Read more...] about Do I Need Surgery for My Bunion?

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 … [Read more...] about “COVID Toes” — Here’s What We Know