Many people who have to stand all day, often for work, deal with persistent foot pain. If this describes you, don’t simply push through it—it’s not a normal part of life, and we can help! One of the best remedies for persistent foot pain from standing is custom...
A bunion is a condition of the big toe that causes the main joint to jut out, forming a bump on the side of your foot. Bunion treatment options are many, up to and including surgery. Sometimes a simple change of shoes is all that is needed. Tight shoes can aggravate...
A bunion is a bony protrusion on the outside of your big toe. It can cause discomfort, especially when trying to fit into a shoe. Luckily, there are many nonsurgical treatment options that can be done for bunion pain relief. Some of the best things you can do are...
A bunion and a bunionette are both bumps found on the toes that can cause a lot of toe pain. Bunions are found on the large toe and are classified as a deformity because they change the way the bone is shaped. They cause the joint to jut outward, which in turn causes...
A bunion is a bony protrusion on the side of the big toe. Most of these bumps don’t require a bunionectomy, but instead can be treated with nonsurgical means. One of the easiest things you can do for that bump on the side of your foot is to change to a different shoe...
Bunions are often blamed on high heels, but these aren’t the only culprits. These bony protrusions on the side of your big toe are a result of many factors. The biggest one is genetics. If you are predisposed to bunion development, it won’t much matter what kind of...
When you stand or walk a lot on the job, sore feet are common, but you can take steps to make yourself more comfortable. Take breaks throughout the day to rest your feet and give them a break. Wear shoes that fit well and have plenty of cushioning in the sole and...
A microscopic organism called a fungus enters your body through the nail bed and causes toenail fungus. Fungi exist all over, but often are picked up in places such as a community shower or a public pool. Fungi need only warm and damp conditions to grow. Your shoes...
Fungus thrives in warm and moist areas. This makes shoes the ideal place for a fungal infection to take over your nails. There are a few things you can do to prevent this problem from occurring. First of all, make sure that you keep your feet clean and free from nicks...
Preventing ingrown toenails is important to avoid the pain and irritation caused by this condition. A nail is considered “ingrown” when it grows into the flesh instead of in an outward direction. To keep this from happening, make sure that your nails are not cut too...
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that affects many people. It can cause an itchy rash on your foot and can spread to other parts of your body if not treated. Fungus thrives in moist, dark, and warm places such as the inside of your shoes or in a gym locker room....
In order to prevent athlete’s foot, you need to take a few extra precautions. These fungal infection prevention tips can make all the difference.Since fungus tends to grow in warm, damp environments (such as your shoes), you need to be sure to give your footwear ample...
Corns and calluses are areas of dead, hardened skin that form when friction occurs. They are a protective mechanism that the skin utilizes to keep the sensitive layers underneath safe. Treatment is usually fairly simple and rarely requires any invasive means.Both...
It may surprise you, but your feet can be allergic to things, too! When your skin has an allergic reaction to something it’s known as “contact dermatitis”. It simply means you have sensitivity to something, whether it be a type of fiber, a plant, or (in extreme cases)...
It’s important to find a pediatric podiatrist relatively early in your child’s life. A children’s foot doctor can make sure that everything is developing normally and can intervene when a problem presents itself. Children can suffer from any number of foot conditions,...
People often wonder, “Do babies need shoes or should babies walk barefoot?” The honest answer is that before walking occurs, babies don’t really need to wear shoes. They actually hinder the natural development of feet. Keeping your baby’s feet free of the confines of...
Selecting children’s footwear for your little ones can seem like a daunting task. With so many different varieties in kids’ shoes these days it can be hard to sift through the junk to get to the quality. The right shoe choice depends on your child’s age, activity...
You might have plenty of well-meaning people providing you with hand-me-downs for your child, but shoes should not be one of them. Every person’s feet are different, and one pair of shoes will not fit another person the same way. If your child has high arches, but the...
A very common source of heel pain in your children’s feet is Sever’s disease. It affects children who are still growing, whose tendons pull on the growth plate of the heel. When children are very active in sports, this growth plate can become inflamed. This causes...
Flat feet is one of the conditions that we see in children’s foot care very frequently. It takes a while for most children to develop their arches. Usually by age 6 is when you see them completely formed. If you are not sure whether or not your child has arches, you...
