ABOUT US After participating in various mission trips throughout Central America and the Caribbean, Dr. Allison Menke and Dr. Christopher Menke (a brother-sister team) realized there is a great need that stretches far beyond the office doors. In order to expand service, they formed Surgeons of Service to give back not only abroad, but to local communities […]
Feet Gone Wild: Spring Break Foot Tips & Hazards Blisters, Swelling and Foot Pain Oh My! Spring Break is almost here in Georgia and we are all too eager to give you tips to help you avoid the most common spring break foot hazards before you go! There’s nothing worse than coming back from break with […]
Most Flattering Foot and Leg Poses for Pictures With Spring Break on its way, Easter coming up and BBQ season approaching, it’s inevitable that you’ll be asked to be in a plethora of photos whether you want to or not. To some of you, “Let’s put this on Facebook!”, just makes your stomach drop. Proper foot […]
You’ve just completed your first full month of consistent exercise and BAM you sprain your ankle or break your toe. It’s a health nut’s nightmare and a goal–crushers greatest set-back. No active person enjoys taking time off from their routine for fear of becoming stagnant, but, it is vital to your health and recovery to […]
It’s that time of year again! The weather begins to shift to warmer temps and our shoes shift from winter boots to spring sneakers/shoes. As I’m sure many of you have noticed, there’s been a trend for the past few years; wearing sneakers and shoes without socks or stockings. While it looks more stylish, it […]
Sandal season or not, toenail fungus is easy to catch and very difficult to eliminate. Toenails that are infected can not only be extremely painful, but they are unsightly, causing those who have them to constantly worry about hiding their feet in public from embarrassment. This is certainly no way to live, and we are […]
Do your toes hurt all of the time? Even when wearing loose fitting slippers, do you feel like your toes have no room to spread out? You may have hammertoes! What are Hammertoes? Hammertoes are a contracture or bending of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth, or fifth (little) toes. This abnormal […]
Did you spend last night standing while you watched the Super Bowl? Sometimes we stand for long periods of time when we are having fun and don’t even realize the strain we’ve put on our feet until the next day. If you woke up this morning with achy, tired feet here are 7 quick relief […]
In what has become a beloved annual tradition, Oprah Winfrey put’s together a list of her favorite things and shares it with all of us at the end of each year. For decades, the talk show host has given away hundreds of her favorite items including homes, food, clothing, cars and vacations. This year she let us […]
Winter is upon us and that means freezing temperatures, snow, and icy conditions. It’s amazing that the first thing we think of when winter arrives is our cars. We make sure the tires are properly inflated for the cold, we check the anti-freeze/oil/battery to make sure they are up to speed. Perhaps, we even bring […]
