Treating Diabetic Ulcers of the Foot

Ulcers can appear on your foot if you suffer from diabetes. If you don’t take appropriate action to treat this problem, it can result in complications and infections. The reason for these ulcers to occur without you noticing is due to the effects of diabetes. Not only do you not feel the pain in this […]

The term tarsal tunnel syndrome is broadly applied to any pain occurring along the passage of the tibial nerve, mainly due to compression. The general and most commonly experienced symptoms due to this condition include pain, a tingling sensation, or burning in the area of the tibial nerve. The symptoms may appear gradually or rapidly. […]

Morton’s neuroma is a stiffening of the tissues of the foot that pinch and pressure the nerves. Neuroma means benign tumor, but Morton’s neuroma always indicates a thickening that affects the metatarsalgia. There are no noticeable physical changes due to this condition. Things To Look For Pain commonly found between the fourth and third toes […]

Midfoot arthritis can be caused due to the degeneration of your bones and may cause you pain due to inflammation. Midfoot arthritis can bring about slightly-intolerable discomfort while walking and can be an irritant while sleeping. Since the midfoot connects your forefoot to the hindfoot, damage to this area can cause lifelong problems if left […]

Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints. Many people experience arthritis pain and stiffness that gets worse as they get older. Arthritis can occur in any joints, though most people associate it with the hands. Midfoot arthritis can occur due to a sprain or trauma in the mid foot that causes a dislocation […]

Toenail Fungus is something millions of people struggle with and feel very self-conscious about. There have been several options over the years for treating toenail fungus–some more effective than others–but now, one laser treatment is putting people completely at ease. The PinPointe FootLaser shines through the toenail and vaporizes the pathogens that are embedded in […]

Heel Pain is usually contributed to a condition called plantar fasciitis, or heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. The pain experienced in people with plantar fasciitis is due to the inflammation and irritation of the band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs from the toes up to the heel bone. Most often […]

Heel Pain is usually contributed to a condition called plantar fasciitis, or heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. The pain experienced in people with plantar fasciitis is due to the inflammation and irritation of the band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs from the toes up to the heel bone. Most often […]

Flat Feet in Children are relatively common and typically don’t require surgery to correct. Children often experience pain and discomfort when exercising and playing on flat feet and this may cause pain and issues to develop in their feet, back, and knees. Typically flat feet in children can be corrected through a combination of stretching […]

Achilles Tendonitis is often caused by an overuse of the tendon and a tight achilles tendon. The first symptoms usually include pain in the back of the tendon to the heel bone and swelling. When caught early, there usually is not scar tissue and treatment can be more conservative such as using custom orthotics, a […]