The holidays can be hard on your feet, especially if you suffer from occasional gout flareups. As we’ve talked about on the blog in the past, gout is an inflammatory form of arthritis that leads to discomfort when uric acid crystals develop in the joints, irritating the nearby soft tissues. Although it can strike any […]
Four Activities That Wear Down Your Heel Fat Pad
One area where it’s nice to carry a little extra fat is on the underside of your heel. Your heel fat pad helps to protect bones and tissues from stress caused by everyday actions like walking, running and jumping. Over time, it’s natural for this heel pad to wear down a little, but if too […]
How To Recover Fast From An Ankle Sprain
Tens of thousands of Americans sprain their ankle every day, and regardless of whether you’re a retiree who doesn’t want to be slowed by an injured ankle or an athlete hoping to get back on the court as soon as possible, you want your ankle sprain to resolve quickly. You’re not going to be able […]
Do I Have A Stress Fracture In My Foot?
As the name implies, stress fractures typically occur as a result of one or both feet being overstressed over an extended period of time. All of this stress adds up, and it can lead to microfractures in some of the bones in the feet. As you can imagine, these injuries can be irritating and somewhat […]
Surgery Series #2 – Improving Your Odds Of Successful Foot Surgery
Foot surgery is one of the main reasons why patients seek out Dr. Silverman for care, which is why we thought it would be beneficial to start a series that dives into a number of important aspects of the foot surgery process. We want you to be well-informed before you move forward with surgery and […]
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