Foot Specialists Blog

  Ingrown toenails are common, and they occur when a toenail grows into the skin around it, which causes swelling, pain, and sometimes infection. In some instances, ingrown toenails can be treated at home, while others require medical attention.  The stages of an ingrown toenail matter … [Read more...] about The Stages of an Ingrown Toenail + Treatment at Each Stage

  Obesity and plantar fasciitis are two very common health issues here in the U.S., and they’re related in a few different ways. In this blog, Dr. Linde and our team from the Foot Specialists of Birmingham examine this correlation, explain how midlife age, weight, and hormones affect chronic … [Read more...] about Does Losing Weight Help Plantar Fasciitis? How Midlife Age, Weight, and Hormones Affect Chronic Heel Pain

  You clip your nails straight across. You wear shoes that fit. For all intents and purposes, you do everything right, and yet, you’ve found yourself with another ingrown toenail. If this sounds familiar and your mom, dad, or sibling also deals with the same problem, you may have found … [Read more...] about Are Ingrown Toenails Hereditary? Understanding Genetics and Nail Shape

  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 … [Read more...] about Bone Infection from Ingrown Toenails: What is Osteomyelitis and When to See a Doctor

  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 … [Read more...] about Athletes with Plantar Fasciitis: Managing Your Condition Before a Race

  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 … [Read more...] about Symptoms and Treatments for Dealing with Plantar Fasciitis During Pregnancy