Foot Specialists Blog

  We’re the Foot Specialists of Birmingham, and we're back with another blog about wearable products for managing the symptoms of plantar fasciitis. We’ve previously reviewed plantar fasciitis socks and splints. If you’re curious about trying a brace for plantar fasciitis symptoms, it’s your … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About Using a Brace for Plantar Fasciitis Foot Pain

The last couple of blogs on this page have explored plantar fasciitis—one of the the two most common conditions seen by our podiatry experts. Plantar fasciitis patients have multiple options for self-managing symptoms. In the previous blog post, we explored night braces to manage plantar … [Read more...] about Treating Your Plantar Fasciitis: Plantar Fasciitis Socks

In our previous blog post, our podiatrists (“foot specialists”) explore everything you need to know about plantar fasciitis and why you should never let the condition go untreated. Today, we spotlight a specific treatment: the plantar fasciitis night splint. Without further ado, let’s get … [Read more...] about Should You Try a Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint? Learn How It Works to Relieve Pain

  You’re mid-run, feeling great, and suddenly—ouch! That sharp pain in your big toe stops you in your tracks. Big toe pain during or after a run is a common issue, often referred to as runner's toe, and it can affect anyone from beginners to seasoned marathoners. Soccer, racquetball, … [Read more...] about Why Does My Big Toe Hurt When I Run?

  Soccer players rely on their feet for every move, from kicking to sprinting and making sharp turns. But all that movement, especially in tight cleats, can cause painful foot and ankle injuries that keep you off the field for weeks or even months. Here’s a breakdown of the most common foot … [Read more...] about Soccer Foot Injuries and How to Fix Them

Introduction: The Mystery of Toenail Pain We’ve all been there—your toe hurts when you walk, but when you check for an ingrown nail, everything looks fine. What could be the issue? Pain near the side of the toenail isn’t always caused by ingrown toenails, a foot condition where the nail grows … [Read more...] about The Side of My Toenail Hurts, but It’s Not Ingrown. What Should I Do?