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Can Orthotics Treat Hammertoes?

If your second, third, or fourth toe has curled into an upside-down V position, you have what’s known as a hammertoe, a common and often painful condition. Can orthotics treat the problem? Keep reading to learn the answer.

Jun 1st, 2026

Why Do I Have Shooting Pain in My Heels When I Get Up in the Morning?

If you experience shooting pain in your heels each morning when you get up, the cause may be an inflamed ligament on the bottom of your foot, the plantar fascia. Keep reading to learn more about the condition and how it’s treated.

May 1st, 2026

Are There Home Remedies for Gout?

Gout is a painful form of arthritis that characteristically starts with the big toe. Fortunately, there are some home remedies that can reduce symptoms and flares. Keep reading to learn about them.

Apr 2nd, 2026

Spring into Action: How to Prevent Common Foot and Ankle Injuries

As we head into spring, many people are ramping up their exercise routines. If you’re one of them, keep reading to learn how to prevent common foot and ankle injuries that can accompany these routines.

Mar 2nd, 2026

Is it Dry Skin or Athlete's Foot? How to Tell the Difference

Dry skin and athlete’s foot share some symptoms, but they’re two different conditions. Keep reading to learn how you can determine if what you have is athlete’s foot.

Feb 20th, 2026

Are Your Feet Ready for a New Year? 3 Resolutions to Make

Healthy feet help ensure a healthy body. Here are some foot-friendly resolutions you can make heading into the new year.

Jan 21st, 2026

7 Holiday Tips for Happy, Healthy Feet

You deserve to be happy and healthy for the holidays, and so do your feet. Here are seven ways to ensure your feet are comfortable and content during the holidays and year-round.

Dec 1st, 2025

Is Plantar Fasciitis Reversible?

Plantar fasciitis is a painful overuse injury that presents primarily with heel pain. Is it reversible? Keep reading to find out.

Nov 3rd, 2025

My Heels Hurt When I Get Out of Bed: Can You Help?

If your heels hurt when you get out of bed in the morning, the most likely culprit is inflammation of the plantar fascia tissue on the bottom of your feet. Here, learn about the condition and how we can help.

Oct 16th, 2025

I Have Extremely High Arches: Do I Need Orthotics?

If your feet have extremely high arches, you’re probably experiencing pain and other symptoms from an altered gait. Custom orthotics may be able to help. Here’s how.

Sep 11th, 2025

Why Are My Toenails Turning Yellow?

If your toenails are turning yellow or becoming brittle, chances are you have a fungal infection. Learn all about toenail fungus and how we treat it here.

Aug 1st, 2025

Red, Throbbing Big Toe: What Could it Mean?

If you wake up and your big toe is red and painful, the most likely reason is gout. Here’s what you need to know about this condition.

Jul 2nd, 2025

Can I Treat an Ankle Sprain at Home?

If you sprain your ankle, is it necessary to seek medical attention, or can you treat it at home? Keep reading to learn the answer.

Jun 5th, 2025

Why Your Plantar Fasciitis Keeps Coming Back

Plantar fasciitis is a common injury of the tissue on the sole of your foot, but while there are many treatment options that can help, the problem may keep coming back. Here’s why.

May 9th, 2025

What if Conservative Treatments Don't Get Rid of Toenail Fungus?

If you have toenail fungus and conservative treatments have failed to clear it, what are your options? Our experts weigh in here.

Apr 1st, 2025

What Are Diabetic Shoes?

If you have diabetes, your feet are at risk for a number of problems from cuts to blisters to open wounds. Wearing diabetic shoes can help prevent these problems. Learn how and why here.

Mar 5th, 2025

The Link Between Obesity and Heel Spurs

Heel spurs are bony protrusions that grow at the end of a bone in response to stress, and obesity is one of the risk factors for their development. Here’s why.

Feb 1st, 2025

Do I Have to Wear a Cast if I Have a Broken Bone?

If you break a bone in your foot or ankle, do you need to wear a cast or boot? It depends on where the fracture is located and its severity. We have more on the specifics here.

Jan 9th, 2025

Does Gout Require Medical Treatment?

Gout is a form of arthritis that characteristically first affects the big toe. Many people ask if they need to get medical treatment or if lifestyle changes are enough. Our experts weigh in here.

Dec 5th, 2024

How to Relieve Heel Pain After Running

If you develop heel pain after running, you may have an overuse injury of your foot and ankle. We have ways you can relieve that pain or prevent it altogether.

Oct 31st, 2024

4 Tips to Get Rid of Toenail Fungus

If you have an unsightly case of toenail fungus, you need to get it treated so it doesn’t spread and doesn’t recur. We have four tips to help you get rid of it.

Oct 10th, 2024

Why Does It Feel Like I Have a Pebble in My Shoe?

If you feel like there’s always a pebble in your shoe, you might have a nerve condition called Morton's neuroma. Keep reading to learn more about it and what we can do to help.

Sep 9th, 2024

Reasons Why You Keep Getting Ankle Sprains

Ankle sprains are a common injury, but one you hope you won’t get too many times. Unfortunately, some people have recurrent ankle sprains from lax ligaments. Learn all about it here.

Aug 5th, 2024

Tips for At-Home Diabetic Foot Care

If you’re a diabetic, foot care is an essential part of your medical routine. We have tips for things you can do at home to boost your podiatric health.

Jul 3rd, 2024

Can Gout Be Treated with Changes to My Diet?

Gout is a form of arthritis noted for first appearing in the feet and often caused by diet. So can you treat it by changing your diet? We have the answer for you here.

Jun 4th, 2024

What Issues Can Orthotics Address and Even Correct?

Orthotics, custom-made shoe inserts, don’t just address a wide range of foot and ankle problems — they also can correct a number of them. Learn all about what orthotics can do here.

May 21st, 2024

Why Is It Concerning to Have Flat Feet?

Most people have a system of arches in their feet that support and distribute the body’s weight and allow for a range of movement. Flat feet, or fallen arches, can’t provide the same support. Here’s why they’re a concerning condition.

Apr 10th, 2024

Can an Ingrown Toenail Heal on Its Own?

An ingrown toenail can be painful and become easily infected, but will it heal on its own, or do you have to see a podiatrist? We have the answer for you here.

Mar 5th, 2024

I Have Gout: How Can I Control the Amount of Uric Acid in My Body?

If you’re at risk for developing gout, controlling the amount of uric acid in your blood can make a huge difference in your symptoms. Here’s how you can do it.

Feb 8th, 2024

What Kind of Lifestyle Changes Can I Make to Help My Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the tissue on the soles of your feet, can cause pain and discomfort and prevent you from exercising. Fortunately, you can make some lifestyle changes that can help.

Jan 3rd, 2024

Can Bunions Be Corrected with Custom Orthotics?

A bunion is a bony protrusion at the base of your big toe that’s the result of a misaligned joint. Can custom orthotics correct the condition? We have the answer for you here.

Dec 4th, 2023

How to Prevent Toenail Fungus at Public Pools

If you spend time at public swimming pools, you're at risk for a very common infection known as toenail fungus. Keep reading to learn how to keep your feet healthy in this environment.

Nov 2nd, 2023

5 Foot Problems Orthotics Can Help Treat

You may be familiar with over-the-counter shoe inserts, but they pale in comparison to prescription orthotics, which are customized for your feet. Keep reading to learn about them and five problems they can help treat.

Oct 1st, 2023

Can You Get Rid of Heel Spurs at Home?

Heel spurs, bony protrusions on the sole of your foot, can create pain and stiffness when you move. Is there anything you can do at home to get rid of them? We have the answer for you here.

Sep 1st, 2023

The Gout Diet: 3 Best and Worst Foods to Manage Flare-Ups

Gout is a form of arthritis characterized by intense flare-ups of painful symptoms. While medication may be effective, knowing which foods help and which make gout worse can help you manage the symptoms or even prevent them from occurring.

Aug 2nd, 2023

Tips for Working Out when You Have Gout

Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when uric acid crystals build up in the joint. As with other forms of arthritis, exercise can make you feel better and decrease your symptoms. Here are tips for how to work out with gout.

Jul 2nd, 2023

Signs Your Shoes Are to Blame for Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is most often caused by repetitive stress on the feet, but sometimes your shoes are to blame for the condition. Here’s how you can tell.

Jun 6th, 2023

3 Questions to Ask at Your Next Diabetic Foot Care Appointment

If you have diabetes, your feet might suffer more than you’d think. Here are three questions you should ask during your diabetic foot care appointment.

May 4th, 2023

What Causes Bone Spurs?

Bone spurs are bony growths that develop in response to wear-and-tear or overuse injuries. Learn more about what causes bone spurs, especially heel spurs, here.

Apr 2nd, 2023

When Can I Return to My Sport After a Tendon Injury?

If you’ve sustained a sports-related tendon injury, you’re probably wondering when you can return to the action. We have a guide for you here.

Mar 7th, 2023

How to Manage a Sudden Gout Flare-up

Gout is a form of arthritis that causes painful symptoms due to uric acid crystals in the joints. Here’s how you can manage flare-ups when they occur.

Feb 13th, 2023

How to Tell if Your Foot Injury Is Actually a Fracture

Fractures of the feet and ankles are common, especially among athletes, but how do you tell if the bone is really broken or if there’s some other damage? We have the answer for you here.

Jan 11th, 2023

4 Heel Pain Symptoms to Take Seriously

If you’re experiencing heel pain, take it and related symptoms seriously and seek medical attention as soon as possible. Here are four symptoms you shouldn’t ignore.

Dec 16th, 2022

Are Steroid Injections Safe?

If you’re dealing with foot or ankle pain, your doctor may give you a steroid injection to relieve pain and inflammation. But are these injections safe? Here’s what our experts have to say.

Nov 2nd, 2022

How Having Flat Feet Can Cause Foot Problems

If your foot arch never formed or if you develop fallen arches as an adult, you can experience a number of foot and body problems. Learn all about flat feet and how we can help here.

Oct 10th, 2022

Why Diabetics Should Pay Extra Attention to Their Foot Care

If you have diabetes, don’t ignore your feet. Professional foot care is essential to your health and well-being. Keep reading to learn why.

Sep 6th, 2022

How Orthotics Can Correct Your Foot Alignment

If foot, heel, or ankle problems are causing pain and alignment issues, custom-designed orthotics may be the solution you’re looking for. We have the details for you here.

Aug 3rd, 2022

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome vs. Plantar Fasciitis

You have pain in the sole of your foot. Is it tarsal tunnel syndrome or plantar fasciitis? Keep reading to learn the difference between the two and what you can do to reduce the pain.

Jul 1st, 2022

Will Bunions Go Away on Their Own?

If your feet have become deformed by the development of bunions, you may wonder if they’ll go away on their own or if you need to get medical treatment. We have the answer — and a lot more for you — here.

Jun 1st, 2022

All the Ways High-Heeled Shoes Are Ruining Your Feet

You may like the way high-heeled shoes look, but they can exact a toll on your foot health and body mechanics. Learn all about the ways high-heeled shoes ruin your feet.

May 3rd, 2022

When to Seek Help for Warts on Your Feet

Warts might not be the most serious medical concern, but if they pop up on your feet, they could be very uncomfortable. Learn all about warts on your feet and what treatments could offer you relief.

Apr 1st, 2022

5 Preventive Foot Care Tips for Athletes

If you want to play sports, you need to take good care of your feet and ankles to prevent an injury. In this month’s blog, learn about our five preventive foot care tips for athletes.

Mar 1st, 2022

How Long Do I Need to Rest My Sprained Ankle?

How long should you stay off your sprained ankle? It depends on the sprain and your body’s ability to heal. Keep reading to learn more about it.

Feb 1st, 2022

How Do I Know if I Have a Stress Fracture?

If you play high-impact sports or do repetitive activities, you’re at risk for a stress fracture, a hairline crack in a bone. Keep reading to learn what signs indicate you may have a stress fracture.

Jan 1st, 2022

Signs of an Ingrown Toenail Infection

If you have an ingrown toenail, you need to watch for the signs of an infection. How do you know when to get medical help? Get the facts here.

Dec 1st, 2021

5 Symptoms of Gout

Gout is a form of arthritis, but it has a different cause than the most common forms, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Keep reading to learn more about this disease, including the five characteristic symptoms that indicate an attack.

Nov 1st, 2021

How Cortisone Injections Can Help Your Hammertoes

If your second, third, and/or fourth toe bends at the middle joint, you have what’s known as a hammertoe. Keep reading to learn more about the condition, as well as how treatments such as cortisone injections can help.

Oct 11th, 2021

What Are the Treatment Options for My Painful Bone Spur?

If you have a painful heel bone spur, it may be all you can do to stay on your feet. Fortunately, you have a number of treatment options to help you get rid of the pain and get back to your life.

Sep 7th, 2021

How Diabetes Affects Your Feet

Diabetes is a disease with wide-ranging effects, and that includes your feet. Keep reading to learn how high blood sugar can affect your feet and what you can do about it.

Aug 9th, 2021

6 Signs of an Ankle Fracture

If you’ve taken a spill or been in an accident and you’re experiencing pain and swelling in your ankle, you may have a fracture. Keep reading to learn about the signs of an ankle fracture and what we can do to aid your recovery.

Jul 9th, 2021

Major Risk Factors for Plantar Fasciitis

If you’re struggling with heel pain that’s worse after resting, you may be dealing with plantar fasciitis. Learn about the major risk factors, as well as what can help.

Jun 10th, 2021

What Lifestyle Practices Help Gout?

Gout can cause pain and sensitivity so severe that the slightest touch can feel agonizing. Though you can’t change physical characteristics that make you susceptible to gout, you can modify certain lifestyle factors to reduce the onset of symptoms.

May 4th, 2021

4 Bothersome Hammertoe Symptoms

A hammertoe can cause physical changes in the shape and flexibility of an affected toe. Although a hammertoe can make it embarrassing to bare your feet, it can also impact your daily life. Find out more about the effects of a hammertoe on your foot.

Apr 1st, 2021

Complications of an Ingrown Toenail

Ingrown toenails are excruciating. As your nail pushes into the tender flesh of your toe, it can lead to various painful complications. Learn about potential risks and how to prevent them.

Mar 11th, 2021

Signs You're Living With a Stress Fracture in Your Foot

Wondering whether that nagging pain is a stress fracture? Unfortunately, you can have a stress fracture and not know it. Left untreated this condition can develop into a break. Find out how to recognize common symptoms and prevent serious damage.

Feb 3rd, 2021

Podiatry and COVID-19: What You Should Know

Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to take care of your podiatry needs. If you’re struggling with foot or ankle issues, take steps to ensure a safe visit so you can get relief sooner and avoid potential complications.

Jan 20th, 2021

5 Helpful Tips to Care for Your Diabetic Foot at Home

When you have diabetes, you have a lot to manage such as your diet and blood sugar levels. Don’t let your feet go unnoticed — foot problems are common among people with diabetes. Here are five tips on how to care for your feet.

Dec 2nd, 2020