Tag: foot pain (Page 6)
Recently I wrote a blog on pre-operative tips before having foot and ankle surgery, and I got many requests to write about what to do after foot surgery. These are general tips, and different procedures may require more individualized instructions. Make sure your podiatrist gives you instructions for your specific needs. Your actions the first […]
No, I didnt really run with them. If anything, I ran after them. On Saturday January 14, 2012, I had the honor of serving on the medical team for the US Marathon Olympic Trials held in Houston. The best runners in the United States gathered to vie for being the top three men and women […]
As we enter the holiday and winter season, many of us will be attending Holiday parties, eating and drinking with our co-workers, friends and family. Soon after these parties many of you will be seeing your podiatrist because of severe pain to your joints in the foot and ankle. Gout is one of the most […]
As we now enter the cold winter weather, many of us will be skiing, sledding and shoveling snow. Many people will get cold feet as well as wet feet. Having Jack Frost nipping at your nose sounds great when Nat King Cole sings it, but its no fun when affected by serious cold weather hazards […]
You may have recently seen television ads regarding Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery or Mini Bunionectomy. This is a procedure available at Houston Foot Specialists performed by Dr. Jeffrey Bowman. The first step in evaluating whether the Mini Bunionectomy is right for you is to understand what causes the bunion or Hallux Abducto Valgus deformity. The […]
One of the most common things I hear from patients is their feet are tired and hurt, and patients wonder why. Usually, tired, sore feet are the result of flat feet. Flat feet are a progressive collapse of the arches, which can be due to trauma, bone and joint malformations, ligament laxity, weakened muscle, or […]
Just as your house has a foundation, feet are your bodys foundation. Imagine what would happen if your houses foundation was out of alignment. Doors would stick; walls would crack; etc. Similarly, your body can react the same way if your feet arent correctly doing their job. However, if you take care of your feet […]
Have you had problems with ankle injuries? With Achilles Tendinosois? How about flat feet? If you have any of these foot and ankle related problems, you might need to look into getting a Colorado Custom Brace. These braces are designed to fit your feet without any prefabricated components to help insure a completely perfect fit. […]
As we get back into the cooler temperatures of the fall season, everyone puts away the sandals and brings out the shoes again. As you start looking for new shoes, you might be wondering if one brand is better than another. If you are looking for a good shoe for everyday use or a good […]
Have you ever had a foot or ankle injury? If you have, you know just how truly painful it can be. Yao Ming the professional Chinese Basketball player has recently retired as a result of the many injuries he sustained while on the court. Alex Trebek, has sustained an Achilles injury as a result of […]