With so many different bones in the ankle and foot, it’s pretty easy to see how acute trauma or repetitive stress can lead to one or more bone breaks in the area. If your foot starts hurting, you may try to do a self-assessment to determine the extent of the damage, and if you’re not […]
Surviving “Quitter’s Day” And Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
Happy Quitter’s Day! Although the actual date is somewhat up for debate, many in the industry peg the second Friday in January as “Quitter’s Day,” or the day when most people give up on their New Year’s resolutions. We shared some tips on our blog last week on how you can work to keep your […]
“Walk It Off” And Other Bad Foot Advice
Far more often than not, the advice we receive from friends and family is helpful, but sometimes their advice ends up being less than stellar. It’s not uncommon to receive bad health-related advice from a loved one, and that’s partly because health-related issues are so unique to the individual. However, other pieces of advice are […]
How To Keep Those Pesky Health-Focused New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year! If you’re like a lot of people, you have some fitness-focused resolutions that you hope to keep this year. Perhaps you want to lose a little weight, reduce your blood pressure or simply be more active in 2025, and that’s great! However, we know how hard it can be to stick to […]
The Secret To Managing Nighttime Leg Cramps
Nighttime leg cramps, oftentimes referred to as nocturnal leg cramps (NLC) in the medical world, are a common issue for patients presenting to our office. These leg cramps can be quite painful, waking a person up from a relaxing sleep or making it difficult to fall asleep in the wake of a painful cramp. As […]