When it comes to getting medical care, we all want the same thing - efficiency. We want to fully and completely treat our underlying issue quickly and with as few appointments as possible, which in turn saves us time and money. However, even if you...
We throw on a pair of shoes every time we lead the house, but if you are dealing with a new or chronic toe condition, slipping your foot into a pair of shoes can be pretty uncomfortable. But what could be causing this new discomfort,...
Winter in the northeast can be cold and unyielding, but that doesn’t stop many people from throwing on their winter gear and partaking in some athletics made possible by the seasonal elements. Skiing, snowboarding, skating and sledding are just a few of the more popular...
The cold weather is here to stay for a few months, and while that brings with it the opportunity for some fun seasonal activities, the winter weather can also be harsh on our feet. We don’t want you to spend your holidays in a walking...
Everybody’s foot arches are a little different. Some people have high arches, some have flat feet, while others fall somewhere in the middle. Oftentimes we don’t pay much attention to our foot arch unless the area has become painful, and because we spend a lot...
Foot injuries are incredibly common due to the fact that we put a lot of stress on our feet every single day. Fortunately, the majority of minor or mild foot injuries can be effectively treated by pursuing conservative treatments. Whether you’re dealing with an ankle...
Tendons are strong bands of tissue that connect bones with muscles, and their job is to help transfer the force created by muscle into the connected bone to aid in the movement of your joints. They are incredibly durable, but if they are overloaded in...
There are a number of different tendons in your feet and ankles, and they can inflame if they become overstressed or irritated. When a tendon or group of tendons becomes inflamed, it is known as tendonitis, and oftentimes it’s a rather mild condition that can...
When the ligaments that support your toe joints are strong and flexible, your toes will point forward and be relatively flat. When these soft tissues become injured or can no longer support your toe joints, it’s not uncommon for your toes to begin shifting in...
Your medial plantar nerve is a major sensory nerve that traverses the underside of your foot, and a number of symptoms can develop if the nerve becomes damaged or compressed. Due to its location and the amount of stress we put on our feet, it’s...
