Foot Problems, Patient Education, Podiatrist Services
What Is Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)? Heel pain is a common condition that affects our feet. Many people will suffer for a long time, because they think the pain will go away. Unfortunately, this pain often gets worse and sometimes becomes disabling. Simple...
Foot Problems, Patient Education, Podiatrist Services
What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common conditions causing heel pain. This condition is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture,...
Foot Problems, Patient Education
What is Metatarsalgia – Ball of Foot Pain? Metatarsalgia is a general name given to pain in the front part of your foot under the heads of your metatarsal bones. This is the area on the sole of your foot, just before your toes. It is sometimes called the ball of...
Patient Education, Toes & Fungus Problems
What is Toenail Fungus? A fungus is an organism that lives in warm moist areas. Fungus of the toenails is a common problem that can affect people of all ages, although it most commonly affects individuals who are older. Toenail Fungus Symptoms Toenail fungus often...
Foot Problems, Patient Education
What Is a Plantar Wart? A wart is a small growth on the skin that develops when the skin is infected by a virus. Warts can develop anywhere on the foot, but they typically appear on the bottom (plantar side) of the foot. Plantar warts most commonly occur in...
Foot Therapies, Patient Education, Podiatrist Services
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) The Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy with the Piezowave2 machine uses an acoustic wave carrying energy to painful spots in your foot and ankle. The energy promotes regeneration and reparative processes of the bones, tendons...
Patient Education, Podiatrist Services, Toes & Fungus Problems
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. If an...
Foot Problems, Patient Education, Podiatrist Services
Morton’s Neuroma (Intermetatarsal Neuroma) What Is a Neuroma? A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that may develop in various parts of the body. The most common neuroma in the foot is a Morton’s neuroma, which occurs between the third and fourth toes. It is...
Patient Education, Podiatrist Services, Toes & Fungus Problems
Hammertoes 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. Hammertoes...
Foot Problems, Patient Education
What is a Corn? A corn is a small circular thickened lesion in the skin of the foot. It usually forms due to repeated pressure on the skin, such as the rubbing of a shoe. The name “corn” comes from its resemblance to a kernel of corn. A corn is different from a callus...