Are Your Feet Rolling Over Your Shoes When You Walk? What Can Be Done

Not everyone has a perfect step when they walk. Some people walk with their feet pointed out, some walk with their feet pointed in, some have one foot in and one foot out, and for some, they walk over their shoes, and their heels and arch are not supported in their shoes. This rolling over in your shoes can cause all types of foot problems, and can create other issues for you as well, including knee problems and eventually hip problems as well. [Read More]

How To Treat And Manage Morton's Neuroma

After weeks or months of suffering from pain and tenderness in the ball of your foot, it can be a relief to be diagnosed with Morton's neuroma. Giving your pain a name is an important first step towards alleviating that pain. But just how do you go about treating and managing Morton's neuroma? Generally, your treatment will be overseen by a podiatrist or foot doctor, and they'll employ one or some of the following options. [Read More]

How To Prevent Problems When You're Standing On Your Feet All Day

Although walking around all day might make you tired at first, standing in one spot with little movement each day is actually worse for you. The same muscles, tendons, and ligaments are put under strain all day, and on top of that, most people do not stand with the best posture. So how can you prevent problems with your feet, legs, and back when your job or other obligations require you to stand relatively still for hours on end? [Read More]

Looking For An Active, Healthy Retirement? How Your Podiatrist Can Help?

Staying active and mobile during the retirement years is an important goal for most Americans who are approaching that phase of life. For most, regular medical and dental care are already part of their plan for achieving this important goal. However, retirees often overlook the importance of medical care for their feet until a specific problem develops. It is much more proactive for retirees to make sure that any plans they make to remain healthy during their retirement years include regular visits to a trusted podiatrist. [Read More]