At NY Foot Health, we know many podiatrists are hearing complaints about foot pain as we get further into the fall season. There are several potential reasons why foot pain may be more prevalent at this time of the year.
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Our podiatrists are finding that many patients are suffering from foot and ankle problems as we emerge from the pandemic.
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Cute boots are definitely the footwear fashion stars during the winter, however, we know that this type of shoe can result in harm to your feet and ankles.
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Cooler temperatures mean saying goodbye to sandals, flip flops, and other open shoe styles and hello to pumps and other types of shoes that are closed. It can exacerbate an existing condition or cause a new one to develop.
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Running is an activity that can put a lot of strain on your legs and feet, and podiatrists see more injuries connected to it. One of these is shin splints.
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It’s not always easy to get to the root of foot and ankle discomfort. If your foot pain is not being caused by an obvious condition or injury, you may want to consider the following.
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We are hearing about an increase in the number of patients experiencing pain, aches, weakness, and tiredness in their feet and legs.
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It’s not uncommon during this busy time of the year for patients to experience neuromas—a painful condition also known as a nerve tumor or pinched nerve.
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A neuroma is a growth of nerve tissue that develops in the ball of the foot, frequently between the third and fourth toes, that can cause pain, burning, numbness or a tingling sensation.
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We want to present some facts about neuromas to help patients recognize them and also encourage them to seek treatment from their podiatrist for this condition.
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We find that many patients with bunions are finding the holiday season not so merry and bright. A bunion is a bony protrusion on the outside of your toe (usually your big toe) that is caused by faulty foot mechanics.
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For women who have a bony enlargement at the back of the heel—known as Haglund’s Deformity—stiff-backed pumps can rub and cause irritation to the spot.
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In honor of National Arthritis Awareness Month, here is some information on the causes of arthritis and what you can to do to prevent it.
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The most commonly aggravated tendon in the lower extremities in the Achilles tendon, which connects your calf muscle to your heel bone.
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Although sprains and strains are injuries to soft tissue and fractures are breaks in bone, they can present with similar symptoms.
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The term arthritis basically refers to inflammation and swelling of the cartilage and lining of the joints accompanied by an increase in fluid, and this has a much broader reach.
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Hammertoes are deformities of the toe and occur with higher frequency in women because women tend to wear high heels and narrow shoes that lead to bending in the center of the joint.
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Did you know that age isn’t the only thing that can cause arthritis?
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