If you can’t wiggle your toes when they are inside your shoe or your feet are in significant pain every time you take your shoes off, those are some pretty obvious signs that you’re wearing the wrong shoes. However, there are some subtler signs that can tell us the same thing, and they may be […]
Osteoporosis Screening Recommendations – Reading Between The Lines
Last month, Medscape published an article titled “A ‘Nagging Gap’: Screening Men For Osteoporosis. In the article, the author explains how the US Preventative Services Task Force recently released updated screening recommendations for osteoporosis. They wrote that the following groups should be screened for osteoporosis: All women aged 65 or older Postmenopausal women younger than […]
How To Treat A Pinched Nerve In Your Feet
When you hear the term “pinched nerve,” you probably imagine a nerve that is being compressed in your neck, lower back or hip. These are all common locations for a nerve to become compressed, but they certainly aren’t the only areas! In fact, we regularly see patients who are dealing with pinched nerves in their […]
Why Do I Constantly Have Calluses?
Do you find that one or both of your feet are regularly covered by calluses in certain areas? A callus is your body’s way to providing a little extra protection to an area that is on the receiving end of extra stress or friction. This thickened skin can sometimes be a bit uncomfortable and unsightly, […]
How To Stay Active While Treating Foot Injuries That Get Worse With Stress
A variety of foot conditions are directly caused by excessive or repetitive stress on a particular area of the foot and ankle. Too much activity and exertion can lead to conditions like shin splints, tendonitis or plantar fasciitis. Limiting stress on the area, at least in the short-term, is typically advised as part of a […]
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