The total amount of miles most Americans will walk by the time they turn fifty is 75,000. Therefore, it is no wonder that the American Podiatric Medical Association found that foot pain affects the daily activities, such as walking, exercising, or standing for long periods of time, of a majority of Americans. The harsh weather […]

Many Americans spend their days behind desks, which can be harmful for their health. On top of this, with winter here, people are much less inclined to exercise or be active after work. Fortunately, there are a couple of solutions for those of us that spend our time on the computer and behind a desk. […]

Children’s feet are constantly growing and changing. While this is a part of growing up, it is important to monitor their feet to make sure that any abnormal development is looked at by a podiatrist. Common foot problems affecting children include warts and ingrown toenails, both of which ought to be treated by a podiatrist […]

Ask anyone who has ever had one and they will tell you how much pain shin splints can cause. However, shin splints are technically not the actual injury; rather, they are caused by other injuries. Typically, muscle and tendon inflammation is the culprit, but really anything that deals with overuse, such as stress fractures, could […]

Many do not know that gout is actually a form of arthritis. This foot disease is due to a buildup of uric acid in the joints. While this acid is a typical byproduct of humans, when it builds up in the joints, it can cause extreme pain. In addition, without proper treatment, the uric acid […]