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...
by tjbwebmedia@gmail.com | Sep 22, 2023 | Foot and Ankle
Dry skin on the feet is a very common problem and is more than a cosmetic issue. Excessively dry skin may cause cracks, or skin fissures, on the heels or soles. Along with being unsightly, this condition can cause itching, pain, a rash or even an infection. Foot...
by tjbwebmedia@gmail.com | Sep 19, 2023 | Foot and Ankle
Swamp Foot, also known as Trench foot, is a condition you can develop if you stand in a cold, wet environment for an extended period of time. Symptoms of trench foot include numbness, pain, redness and swelling. Trench foot occurs when cold temperatures and moisture...
