Caring for Your Feet

Get Relief from Ingrown Toenails

27 November 2023
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Ingrown toenails can cause discomfort and pain, affecting your everyday life. The condition is caused by the nail growing into the surrounding skin, leading to redness, swelling, and sensitivity. It can be caused by wearing tight shoes, improper toenail trimming, or experiencing trauma to the toe area. If you're suffering from ingrown toenails, it's essential to seek treatment options from a podiatrist. They are specialized in treating and diagnosing foot conditions that can help your toenails grow healthily. Read More

Diabetic? What To Do If You Injure Your Foot

28 April 2023
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A foot injury may heal properly for most people that are not diabetic, especially with the right type of care and proper treatment, but if you are a diabetic, the treatment may be more severe and the healing time may be doubled or tripled. As a diabetic, caring for your feet is the utmost priority, so if you end up with an injury of any kind, it should be reported to your podiatrist, or to your diabetes physician. Read More

How Fat Injections Could Help People With Chronic Plantar Fasciitis

21 October 2022
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People with acute plantar fasciitis may be able to heal from their condition with standard treatments, such as stretching/strength training, cortisone injections, orthotics, shockwave therapy, etc. However, a small percentage of people may not respond to these treatments and may actually develop chronic plantar fasciitis. Take a look at why this can happen and how fat injections could help. Why Does Plantar Fasciitis Become Chronic? If a person has a very active job where they stand for long periods, they may not be able to give the plantar fascia enough time to fully heal. Read More

3 Ultimate Diabetic Foot Care Tips

23 November 2021
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Most diabetic people suffer nerve damage that affects their feet. When patients have nerve dysfunction on their feet, they experience reduced blood circulation. They may not even feel injuries or wounds. For instance, if you have diabetes, you can get a blister which results in an infection that might put you at risk of amputation. You should maintain healthy feet to avoid small issues that may turn into serious problems. Here are four main tips for diabetic foot care. Read More

What To Bring When Visiting A Foot And Ankle Specialist

26 August 2021
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Dealing with chronic foot or ankle pain can be incredibly debilitating. Walking and standing are necessary for so many facets of life. It's hard to even get through a work day or play with your kids when your foot is sore or painful. The good news is that there are treatments and surgical solutions for most common foot problems. To gain access to these treatments, you will typically need to see a foot and ankle specialist. Read More

About Me

I am blessed to have an amazing mom. When I was a kid, she worked a job she hated in order to provide financially for me and my younger sister. Now that I’m an adult, she still worries about my desires more than she does her own needs. Sadly, my loving mom suffers from diabetes. She must take medication daily to control her illness. She also has to limit the amount of foods containing refined sugar that she eats. Like other diabetics, she also needs to monitor the condition of her feet on a regular basis. On this blog, I hope you will discover the reasons diabetics should visit a podiatrist. Enjoy!