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 […]

Unlike certain foot problems, stress fractures do not happen all at once due to a specific trauma. This makes it difficult to diagnose this issue because patients often do not recognize that their foot pain is stemming from something as problematic as a stress fracture. When one thinks of the word “fracture”, you think that […]

Starting an exercise regime can seem daunting, particularly if you are out of shape. However, there is a simple exercise that offers plenty of benefits without over-exerting people of any shape and size: walking! While this may seem like it would not help with weight loss or keeping someone in shape, walking actually has numerous […]