Hammertoe Explains: Symptoms, Treatment, and Causes
What Is Hammertoe? Hammertoe is a contracture (bending) deformity of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth, or fifth (little) toes. This abnormal bending can put pressure on the toe when wearing shoes, causing problems to develop.
Ingrown Toenails: Causes and Effective Treatment
What Is an Ingrown Toenail? When a toenail is ingrown, it is curved and grows into the skin, usually at the nail borders (the sides of the nail). This “digging in” of the nail irritates the skin, often creating pain, redness, swelling, and warmth in the toe.
The Right Shoe to Avoid Achilles Tendon Injuries.
The Right Shoe Wear the Right Shoe to Avoid Achilles Tendon Injuries. Do your athletic shoes bend in the middle? If so, they can put pressure on your heel and achilles tendon and cause injury, especially when playing any sport that requires running or jumping.
Is Foot Pain Ruining Your Golf Swing?
Is Foot Pain Ruining Your Golf Swing? As you head to your favorite golf course this spring, make sure your feet are in shape before approaching the tee box. Your big toe, heel and ball of your foot are the spots most likely to cause pain that can ruin your golf swing. Behind these pain-prone […]
Smoking Affects The Patellar, Achilles Tendon
Another Reason to Quit Another reason to quit, the list of reasons you shouldn’t smoke has gotten longer. Researchers in Turkey have found that cigarette smokers have significantly thinner Achilles and patellar (knee cap) tendons. Objectives—The aim of this study was to explore the sonographic (ultrasound) and elastographic properties of patellar and Achilles tendons in smoking […]
How Shockwave Therapy Can Heal Plantar Fasciitis
We have talked about shock wave therapy before and the many benefits of this treatment option. It can also be a safe and effective treatment for those suffering from plantar fasciitis. Of course, whenever you are suffering from foot or ankle pain, you should always see our foot and ankle doctor in Scottsdale. A proper […]
How do I know if I have a sprained ankle?
An ankle injury is bound to happen at some point in your life since ankle injuries are extremely common. When you do experience an ankle injury, the best thing to do is visit our top foot and ankle doctor in Phoenix to receive an accurate diagnosis for the proper treatment plan. The right treatment is […]
Chronic Ankle Disability: What You Need to Know
Are you constantly rolling or twisting your ankle? This can cause pain and make even walking uncomfortable. It could also be a sign that you have chronic ankle instability. If chronic ankle instability isn’t treated properly, it could lead to even bigger issues like recurring ankle sprains. Unstable ankles also may cause potholes to form […]
Exercises to Do While Your Ankle Heals
If you are experiencing an ankle injury, you must take the time for it to properly heal. While you are trying to stay off your ankle, you might be going crazy not doing anything. Luckily, we have some exercises that you can safely do while your ankle is healing. Of course, always check with our […]
Learn about toenail fungus prevention and treatment
Did you know that toe fungus is the most common nail disease among Americans and that an estimated 14 percent of 100 million people have toe fungus? We know it isn’t the prettiest topic to talk about, but with toe fungus impacting so many of us, you must know your options when it comes to […]
How Your Body’s Foundation and Alignment Starts With Your Feet
Our feet are an important part of our body, impacting the foundation and alignment. Problems with your feet could actually highly impact your body’s structural foundation for a solid and healthy alignment. Luckily, when you can figure out the issue, there are ways to strengthen your feet and muscles to help with your body’s alignment! […]
What is arthrodesis toe? How to treat and recover?
To relieve pain from your big toe and the front part of your foot, you may need Arthrodesis Toe, which is a surgical procedure known as first Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint (MTP) Arthrodesis. When Do I Need Arthrodesis Toe? The surgical procedure is designed to help relieve any pain in the front part of the point caused […]
Difference Between a Broken Ankle and a Torn Ligament
If you are suffering from ankle pain, it can be hard to tell if you are suffering from a broken ankle or a torn ligament. Once you experience ankle pain, you should see a podiatrist to receive the proper diagnosis and treatment options, possibly ankle ligament reconstruction surgery. What is a Broken Ankle? If you […]
I Suffered an Ankle Injury, Do I Need Surgery?
Ankle injuries can be painful and can also be a burden to your everyday life. Some ankle injuries can be treated without the need of surgery, but some severe cases will require surgery to help you find relief from an ankle injury. Common Ankle Injuries There are some ankle injuries that are more common than […]
New ‘Spicy’ Pain Reliever
New ‘Spicy’ Pain Reliever New ‘Spicy’ Pain Reliever hasFDA Fast Track Designation The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given “fast track” designation to an injectable pain reliever containing a synthetic form of capsaicin. Capsaicin is the active ingredient that makes chili peppers spicy. First Use of Capsaicin as Analgesic The move speeds the development of […]