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How to Tell an Ankle Sprain from an Ankle Fracture

How to Tell an Ankle Sprain from an Ankle Fracture

Navigating the intricate landscape of ankle issues during winter feels like embarking on an unexpected journey through a world of discomfort and uncertainty. Imagine your ankle as the unsuspecting host of a spontaneous winter gathering, where pain crashes in...

What Do Damaged, Fungal Nails Look Like?

What Do Damaged, Fungal Nails Look Like?

Most people can recognize a thick discolored nail from long-term fungus involvement. It is hard to miss. But what does it look like when it starts? And how and why does it start?  The majority of the time I see this problem at the end stage change. If I was able to...

The Best Plantar Fasciitis Stretch

The Best Plantar Fasciitis Stretch

Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, and often times there are easy things you can do to help relieve pain and move forward with treatment. Now before we get started on some potential stretches, it’s good to know that this is NOT a...

What Does a Toe Look Like After a Fungal Nail is Removed?

What Does a Toe Look Like After a Fungal Nail is Removed?

I get this question asked a lot. Fungal Nails are Abnormal Remember, we are NOT dealing with a normal nail. A fungal nail is thick, dark, and crumbling, and is not normal. It is common to see people hiding a thick mycotic nail that has fungus with polish....

Marching Band…What Could Go Wrong?

Marching Band…What Could Go Wrong?

As the marching band members rehearse and fine-tune their musical instruments, the feet bear the brunt of repetitive motion.  Long four-hour summer practices can produce 15,000 – 20,000 steps.  Each step can generate 2 – 4 times the body weight plus your instrument....

Working From Home Heel Pain

That pesky COVID-19 virus has created a work-at-home environment for many of us. We are pretty safe from the outside world when we stay home. That is true – but I would bet you did not count on foot pain becoming the new focus of your life. In particular heel pain. ...

Fighting Dry Skin & Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s Foot)

Dry skin and tinea pedis (often referred to as athlete’s foot) can pair up with each other. But it’s not in any way that will be benefit your feet. We’re talking more about the way supervillains like to team up against Spider-Man.  The fall and spring seasons are the...

Why Does it Feel Like I’m Walking on a Rock?

Do you feel like you’re walking on a small rock or pebble that’s stuck inside your shoe?  The first step (and you might have already done this) is to check for a small rock or pebble inside your shoe. If you do find a small rock or pebble, then case closed! This is a...

Rocker Bottom Shoes

Rocker Bottom Shoes Make The World Go Around Rocker bottom shoes are one of the most common type of shoe I recommend. They are very helpful for specific foot and ankle problems. There are very effective in offloading the forefoot area. When you view these shoes from...