When your feet hurt, it is hard to do just about everything. The idea of putting weight on them is sometimes too much to consider. A podiatrist specializes in problems with feet and can help you get your feet back in shape, so you are comfortable on them for more than a few minutes at a time. Ingrown Nails One thing that can make your toes sore is an infection as a result of an ingrown nail.…
Read More »Plantar fasciitis is a pain in the heel that is usually caused by connective tissue that becomes inflamed. This happens for a number of reasons, including being overweight, not wearing supportive shoes or from being on your feet often (such as for your occupation). Improve your plantar fasciitis and get rid of your heel pain by following the tips below. Lose Weight Getting rid of those extra pounds you’ve been carrying around may help improve not only your plantar fasciitis and other foot pain, it can also improve pain in your other joints.…
Read More »Diabetics must always do what they can to avoid a diabetic foot ulcer. These types of wounds happen to many diabetics. Without proper and immediate treatment, they can become larger problems. Diabetic foot ulcers can happen. Here is how you can help prevent them and what you should do if one develops. Where Diabetic Foot Ulcers Come From Ulcers can form for several reasons. Mainly, poor circulation or a lack of feeling in your foot can turn into a diabetic foot ulcer.…
Read More »Plantar fasciitis is when the tissue that runs from the heel to the toe gets inflamed. This can cause pain in the heel that can sometimes be unbearable. It may feel like a stabbing pain in the heel that is usually felt when you stop moving or are at rest. You may also feel this pain with the first step in the morning. If you are experiencing some of these symptoms, you should see the podiatrist for treatment options.…
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