Good Foot Massage Techniques: Tips From a Podiatrist
HOW CAN A FOOT MASSAGE BE BENEFICIAL? Did you know that a foot massage can improve blood circulation and decrease swelling? So many people suffer from poor circulation due to several underlying conditions. Getting a foot massage aids in joint mobility, releases endorphins, and strengthens intrinsic muscles. Grab a partner and follow the tips below […]
Healthy Feet
What do unhealthy feet look like? If your feet hurt, does that mean they are “unhealthy?” Are they unhealthy if you have discolored areas on your skin? What if they are itchy? Do your toenails change colors or are they getting thicker? LET’S DO AN EXERCISE Do this with me right now. Look at your […]
Cold Feet
Often a temporary problem, cold feet can sometimes be a cause for concern. There are many ways to warm up your feet. You can wear thicker socks, use a heated blanket or heating pad, and even exercise. But what if your feet are always cold, even when it’s hot outside? Let’s take a closer look […]
Athletes- Common Foot and Ankle Injuries
Foot and ankle injuries in athletes are very common. It’s important to know what to look for so that you can rest the injury without “playing through it” and making it worse. Often times, injuries occur more in practice than in games. Stretching and warming up before practice needs to happen every time. If you […]
Ingrown Toenails
As the eyes are the windows to the soul, toenails are the windows to the feet. Your toenails can tell us a lot about the overall health of your feet and sometimes even your body. The big toe is the most important toe of the foot because it is the joint that propels us forward […]
Stinky Feet
P U! What’s that smell? Have you ever noticed your feet smelling like cheese? Are you embarrassed to take your shoes off around others? Stinky feet could be the cause of several different issues. Let’s look closer at possible causes. Stinky feet could be a sign of infection, poor hygiene, a fungal infection, plantar warts, […]
Proper Foot Care
The most important part of taking care of your feet is to keep your eyes on them! Occasionally checking between your toes and looking under your feet for any abnormalities is very important. You never know when a new freckle, wound, or bruise might pop up that needs close attention to make sure it doesn’t […]
28 Bones – That’s A Lot of Opportunities for Things to Go Wrong
Let’s count! 28 bones, 14 phalanges, 7 tarsal bones, 5 metatarsals, and 2 sesamoids. This is what makes up ONE foot. Does it sound like we are on an episode of Bill Nye the Science Guy? We will take a moment to make these crazy words make a little more sense. The phalanges are all […]
High Heels – Acceptable or Not?
Ask a podiatrist: Is it ok for me to wear high heels? Answer: They are ok in moderation, about 2-4 hours at a time. HOWEVER, you can develop specific problems only from wearing high heels. Bunions, yes, bunions. Achilles shortening, pump bump pain or haglund’s deformity, plantar fasciitis, neuromas, and ankle sprains are some of […]
Telltale Signs You Have Flat Feet
Many individuals deal with sore, aching feet almost every day of their lives. While this is not unusual, this can be telling of a more common condition such as having flat feet. Most individuals who are living with this condition normally don’t even notice or know that they have it until they experience regular foot […]