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Getting My Foot Fixed

A few months ago, I realized that I had a real problem with my left foot. Whenever I started running, I would have this piercing pain alongside my arch, and it was really uncomfortable. I decided that I couldn't let the problem continue, since it started to affect my ability to work out. I thought about it and decided to go to the podiatrist so that I could start finding a solution. It was amazing how much of a difference it made. My doctor found the problem, recommended a treatment, and taught me how to keep the issue from happening again. My blog discusses all things foot-related, from finding cool socks to recognizing the symptoms of injury.

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PRP Injections Are An Option To Consider For Your Plantar Fasciitis Pain

Posted on June 23, 2021

If your plantar fasciitis has lasted for months, you might want to talk to your podiatrist about PRP injections. These injections are used to heal injuries, and they're sometimes being used to treat plantar fasciitis that doesn't heal with other treatments. Here's how these injections work as a plantar fasciitis treatment. The Platelet-Rich Plasma Comes From Your Blood This treatment is considered safe since the platelets are taken from your own blood, and you have the blood drawn right before the plasma is injected. [Read More]

Treating Your Pain Following A Bunionectomy

Posted on September 24, 2019

Bunions can be incredibly painful. Fortunately, surgery is an option for removing a bunion and starting you on the path to healing. The surgery to relieve a bunion is commonly referred to as a bunionectomy. Unfortunately, though a bunionectomy treatment can ultimately provide you with long-term pain relief, the surgery and its recovery process does typically involve some pain and discomfort. Your doctor may prescribe certain painkillers to help you ease this pain. [Read More]

Tips For Preventing And Treating Runner's Toe

Posted on April 3, 2018

If you've started long-distance running or training for a marathon, you want to protect your feet and ankles as best as you can to prevent an injury. Foot injuries are common in runners. All it takes is the wrong shoes or rolling your foot on a rock to put you on the sidelines. One common injury that you're likely to encounter when you run frequently is called runner's toe or jogger's toe. [Read More]

Don't Let These Senior Foot Issues Slow You Down

Posted on July 28, 2016

As you age, your feet change. Muscles and tendons become smaller and weaker and less able to hold your feet and toes in the proper positions. You lose fat in your feet which once protected areas from rubbing against your shoes. All of the foot ailments in the senior are treatable, though. Visit a podiatrist when you have signs of any of the following issues and keep yourself up on your feet. [Read More]