Foot Specialists Blog

Diabetes affects more than blood sugar levels. It can lay the groundwork for other issues within the body including neuropathy in the feet. That’s because high blood sugar levels damage nerves, causing an individual to lose feeling in their hands and feet. About 70% of diabetics eventually … [Read more...] about Diabetic Foot Care: Tips for Healthy Feet

Plantar fasciitis is a common problem experienced by Americans every year. Ranging from mild to severe cases, plantar fasciitis can lead to pain in the heel and the bottom of the foot, making walking long distances uncomfortable and sometimes unbearable.  With plantar fasciitis, the fascia—a thin … [Read more...] about Plantar Fasciitis

It’s amazing what having strong feet can do for your day. And it’s not that hard to get there. Follow these nine exercises to stretch and strengthen your toes and soles for healthier moving.  #1: Big Toe Three-Way Stretch The big toe is essential for strong feet, helping you maintain balance and … [Read more...] about 9 Exercises to Keep Your Feet Strong and Flexible

What makes a long day better? Besides a glass of wine, it’s probably a foot massage. A foot massage can take away the stress from a long workday or the built-up anger of being held up in five o’clock traffic.  After standing or walking for hours on end, a foot massage can be just what you need to … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Foot Massages (Some of Them Might Surprise You!)

Every runner knows how important it is to do proper stretching before and after exercise. That goes double for the feet, which take the brunt of most workouts. Even for the average person, making a habit to stretch feet each day is a smart way to keep injuries and painful conditions like plantar … [Read more...] about Runners: Here’s How to Effectively Stretch Your Feet

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