Is this the first time you have seen a podiatrist? Well no need to worry, here is a handy guide to help you prepare for your appointment and make the most of your time. Before You See The Doctor: Bring a history from your PCP. Bring Insurance card and ID. Know what your co-pay will […]
Many in the Houston, Texas area are very familiar with the 6ft 5in, 290lb Houston Texan defensive tackle. But few across the country are familiar with the newly released (projected June 1st release) “Mega Watt” Nike Free 5.0 shoes. Watt released via Twitter a glimpse of these sweet kicks, which are great for most foot […]
I have a patient we will call Gail who had been coming in for severe pain to her feet with swelling. Checking her feet I found her pulses were slow and skin temperature was cool. She denied any history of injury or activity that would lead to injury. Because her pain was sharp in nature […]
About a month ago, Dr. Jeffrey Bowman wrote an article on Epsom salt and how it can make your feet look, smell and feel better. That article has been featured on the Epsom Salt Councils website, PR Newswire, Health News Digest, Podiatry Management News, and even the Wall Street Journal! You can read the original […]
Tired of thick callus on your feet that makes them ache? Does your partner move away when you rub your feet against them? You need Baby Feet! No, its not a transplant from a babys foot. Its a micro-dermabrasion for your feet that can be done at home. No fuss, no muss, no dead skin […]
Very few celebrities do I consider worth the public’s praise. Most overindulge in lavishness and ruin their god-given talents by destroying their bodies through drugs and riotous living. Although he was far from perfect, Nesta Robert “Bob” Marley is one of the few celebrity figures I admire. Why am I bringing up Bob Marley? May […]
Knee scopes are one of the most common procedures offered from Orthopedic Surgeons for a multitude of knee complaints. The use of a “scope” or “arthroscopic” surgeries has made an increase in the foot and ankle. Arthroscopic literally means to look inside of a joint. This is done with the use of a very small, […]
May is skin cancer awareness month. When we think of skin cancer we usually think of the leathery old woman in Florida who spends way too much time baking herself into skin cancer. To help share in skin cancer awareness here is some info on common skin cancers of the feet. Squamous Cell Carcinoma begins […]
Living with osteoarthritis in your feet can be both painful and exhausting. Although the symptoms of osteoarthritis vary from case to case, the most common symptoms include painful joint damage, swelling, trouble walking, stiffness, and even deformity. Because we rely on our feet to get around each day, having osteoarthritis in your feet can affect […]
People run for many different reasons. For some, it gives them a positive energy boost, and its an ideal way to keep their weight in check. For others, its the buzz of competition, or quite simply, because they enjoy it. One of the first steps to healthy running is wearing supportive running shoes. Neglecting to […]