by tjbwebmedia@gmail.com | May 16, 2024 | Foot and Ankle, Ocean County Podiatrist
The condition of your feet can offer valuable insights into your overall health. For instance, if your feet are persistently cold, it may signal hypothyroidism, a condition that slows your metabolism. Yellow toenails may be a sign of lymphedema or respiratory...
by tjbwebmedia@gmail.com | Dec 15, 2023 | Foot and Ankle
Healthy feet often travel miles each day. You use them to get up and down supermarket aisles, climb stairs, and walk on the treadmill, among other things. Any pain or discomfort in your feet can really slow you down and impact your life. Let’s talk about foot...
by tjbwebmedia@gmail.com | Dec 13, 2023 | Foot and Ankle
From your $2 flip-flops to your $150 stilettos or running shoes, not all shoes are created equal—no matter the price or brand name. If you’ve ever peeled off your heels during a long day at work or taken off your tennis shoes after a long run only to find blisters or...
by tjbwebmedia@gmail.com | Oct 26, 2023 | Foot and Ankle
You can usually manage plantar fasciitis with at-home treatments and over the counter (OTC) medicine. Your healthcare provider will suggest options for relieving your symptoms and supporting your feet to reduce the chances you’ll experience plantar fasciitis again in...
by tjbwebmedia@gmail.com | Oct 23, 2023 | Foot and Ankle
An uncomfortable and often painful foot condition known as cracked heels may occur for a variety of reasons. The most common cause is dry skin, which causes the cracks, also known as fissures, to develop. The skin may become dry for several reasons including standing...
by tjbwebmedia@gmail.com | Oct 20, 2023 | Foot and Ankle
The cause of plantar fasciitis is poorly understood. It is more common in runners and in people who are overweight. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of...
