Getting Help With My Feet

Posted on: 4 August 2021

Foot doctors, also known as podiatrists, deal with a wide range of foot conditions. Many people do not know they need a foot doctor until it is too late. You should consult a foot doctor at the first sign of foot pain or any awkwardness with your feet. Here are some severe conditions that require the attention of a podiatrist. Bunion This is a bump on your big toe. A bunion arises when the bones in your foot are misaligned. [Read More]

Posted on: 4 February 2021

Sometimes when you take a bad step and twist your ankle, all you have to do is walk around a bit and it starts to feel better. But this is not always the case. Sprains and strains vary greatly in severity, and you can't just "walk off" a moderate or severe sprain. So, how do you know if your sprain requires medical attention, and what kind of medical attention is available for this problem? [Read More]

Posted on: 4 November 2019

If the toe just to the inside of your big toe is longer than usual, you may suffer from a number of afflictions. Many people are bothered by an extra long toe in a cosmetic sense. You may feel self-conscious about wearing sandals or going barefoot on the beach. An extra-long toe can also rub against the inside of your shoe or become painful when you walk. Thankfully, there is a procedure to address this: cosmetic toe surgery. [Read More]

Posted on: 17 March 2019

Ingrown toenails are a common podiatric concern, but most instances can be prevented and fixed at home. In some cases, more extensive treatment is needed to prevent ingrown toenails from becoming recurrent. Use Basic Prevention  The easiest way to prevent ingrown toenails from growing out of control is to practice basic strategies to avoid them. Trimming your toenails appropriately can prevent most instances of ingrown toenails. Keep your nails trimmed in a square shape, which means they are trimmed straight across, with the edges smooth and slightly rounded. [Read More]