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Nailing It: Finding the Right Relief from Ingrown Toenail Pain
At first glance, an ingrown toenail might not seem like a problem that would require a trip to the doctor’s office. Some people include it as part of that unwritten code of self-maintenance that includes changing your oil in your car and creating a proper budget. But...
The Neuroma You Have May Not Be a Neuroma!
So maybe you believe you have a neuroma in your foot. Maybe you’ve been to your primary care physician, and they’ve said it’s a neuroma. That’s all well and good, but we don’t want you to be surprised if you come to us and it turns out—in our best Arnold...
The Best Ways to Slide Past Skiing Foot Problems
The Midwest might not have Whistler or… just about all of Colorado, but there are still great places to ski. Just nearby is Perfect North in Lawrenceville, one of the places Olympic medalist Nick Goepper developed his skills. (This is in no way suggesting that Mr....
Baby’s Foot Care: What to Do About Shoes (and Why Grandparents Matter)
We understand that there is plenty that new parents can concern themselves with when they have a child. This is even more true if the child in question is their first! Once parents have the initial experience, things tend to relax a bit. And by the time...
Five “Fails” for Fungal Nails
Here’s a simple truth: No one wants to look down at their toes and see ugly nails that are discolored, distorted, and perhaps even a bit ragged. Those are all telltale signs of a fairly common condition—toenail fungus. This particular infection is an especially...
Taking on Your Child’s Sweaty Feet, Foot Odor, and General Foot Funk
We know you love your child. You know you love your child. But there must be times now and then when you look over at them and think, “Just what is this creature in my house?” What language are they speaking? What orders from the mothership are they receiving from...
Can’t Believe Everything You Hear: Shoes DON’T Cause Bunions!
For as intelligent as we consider ourselves to be, people are sometimes a bit too quick to believe everything we hear and read. To support that, here are just a handful of very popular misconceptions: Energy drinks contain special alertness-boosting...
Juvenile Bunions: Be Aware of What You’re Not Aware Of
If you’re having a hard time falling asleep and need a long list of things to count to get past the insomnia, you should try counting everything kids complain about! Seriously, your list will pretty much never run out. Want some to get the list started? Here you go:...
Your Child Has Heel Pain? (It’s Probably Sever’s Disease.)
Stop Ignoring Heel Pain in Kids: It’s a Real Problem! Have you ever noticed your kiddo limping around and thought, “Meh, they’re just being dramatic”? Well, here’s the truth bomb—heel pain in children isn’t something to brush off! And no, it’s not just a problem for...