It is quite common for a Podiatrist to be asked the Million Dollar question.Why feet? Why is the first question always, why feet? It almost always sounds like it was a poor choice in career. How many people ask their Cardiologist, why hearts? Or your Proctologist, why butts? I think there are many reasons why […]
Plantar fasciitis is probably the most common source of foot pain. It is caused by chronic stretching and irritation of the plantar fascia producing inflammation and pain. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue, like a ligament, that attaches to the bottom of your heel bone (calcaneus) and extends out to the toes. […]
Its a warm, sunny, summer day. There is a nice breeze blowing through your hair. You decide to take a stroll in your yard and feel the grass between your toes. Shoes would take too much time to don, so you instead you wander out your backdoor, feet bare as the day you were born. […]
This is not a blog about Queen or how Vanilla Ice ripped off the tune for his 1 hit wonder, Ice Ice Baby. Freddie Mercury is hands down the better singer. Heres to you Freddie. Instead, this is a blog about Pressure Sores. They are exactly what it sounds like: Sores caused by pressure or […]
You just came back from your doctor with a diagnosis of Swol legs. The definition of Swol, according to the Urban Dictionary, is a very muscular/strong all around person. Unfortunately, your doctor was just trying to put a hip spin on swollen. You were diagnosed with swollen legs due to venous insufficiency. What does this […]
Lets set the scene. You are in the kitchen, cooking or helping to cook, when you reach for the can of beans. What happens next can only be described as intense, excruciating pain. You curl into a ball and do your best to hold back the tears and the profanity laced sentences. While reaching for […]
You are a recently diagnosed diabetic and have been bombarded with a ton of information about the lifestyle you should now live. On top of this, your primary care physician tells you to inspect your feet daily. What does this mean? Is this similar to a military or government inspection? Do I place a stamp […]
Why is it so important to control your blood sugar following surgery? What could possibly go wrong if my blood sugar levels are not in the desired/advised levels? The answer is LOTS!!! First of all, what is the desired/advised range a diabetic should keep their blood sugar? According to the ADA (American Diabetes Association) between […]
The arduous wait of the off season is almost over. Preseason shenanigans are wrapping up. You acquired some 5 star athletes and by far have the most talented team you have ever pieced together. The trash talking at work is intensifying and the first official game of the season is tonight. But as you to […]
Luckily, this has nothing to do with an ancient, gigantic spider who poses as a clown to convince the neighborhood kids to follow him. IT Band Syndrome has everything to do with stress and inflammation to a band of tissue, the Iliotibial Band, located on the outside of the knee joint. The IT Band is […]