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 […]
Thick toenails are a common problem, particularly in the elderly population. While they develop slowly over time, it may be tempting to ignore them, however; addressing them as soon as possible is important. Thickening toenails are usually an indication of a more serious underlying cause. The most common causes of thickened toenails are fungal infections […]
Ingrown toenails are no joke! They can hurt terribly and lead to infections if not cared for properly. An ingrown toenail happens when the corner of the affected toenail begins growing into the soft flesh surrounding it. This can lead to symptoms like pain, swelling, redness, and even an increased risk of infection. In the […]
Do your toes hurt all of the time? Even while you’re wearing loose fitting footwear, do you feel like your toes have no room to spread out? You may have hammertoes! Good news…we have an “easy button” for those! Well, maybe not an actual easy button, but we certainly have a variety of options to […]
Our bodies are amazingly designed and have been equipped to heal themselves from injuries and deficits that occur. Bones can re-grow themselves, wounds close up, and your ever-fighting immune system hijacks any sickness that comes to destroy you. While our bodies have been designed to take care of themselves, there are some injuries that simply […]
Our ‘New Year’s Resolution’ is to help you have Healthy and Happy Feet for the next decade! Happy 2020! SIMPLE TIPS FOR 2020 Can you believe another decade has passed? While time can seem to fly right by us, it somehow simultaneously sticks to our skin and body’s through aging. That’s right, your feet are […]
It is certainly the BEST time of the year (besides your birthday, of course). But for many, the Holiday’s can bring on a sudden case of GOUT…booo! What is Gout? Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that occurs when uric acid levels in the blood become too high (typically due to dietary intake) and […]
And just like that 2018 is fading away and a new year is about to come into existence! We’ll go out on a limb here and guess that one of your personal goals for 2019 is to ‘get in better shape’ or ‘join that gym’ or ‘be more active’. Did we get it right? It’s […]
With the Holiday’s in full effect, for many of us this means dancing the night away at festive parties, family reunions and hectic shopping expeditions. With all these activities our feet often take a beating. Here are our top tips for taking care of your feet this Holiday season: 5 Ways to Party Proof Your Feet […]
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 a hammertoe! What are Hammertoes? Hammertoes are a contracture or bending of one of the smaller toes (most commonly the second toe). When a person has […]
