Tag: Foot Problems

The Joys of Aging Include, but are not Limited to Diabetes:

Discounts at the all you can eat Chinese buffet. Unfortunately, all you can eat is half a plate, so can you truly call it a discount. You can officially use the phrase whipper snapper. No one will mind if you use the motorized scooter at the grocery store. Just dont run anyone over. Driving slow […]

Pedicure Awareness. What Could Go Wrong?

The stress has reached a level you can no longer stand and all you can think about is how soothing a good pedicure would be. The weekend is upon you and so you schedule a pedicure with the hope of complete relaxation. Besides, what could possibly go wrong? LOTS!!! Lets look at a few of […]

No Shirt, No Shoes…………No Problem?

We have all accepted the inevitable process of slogging through airport security. We meander through a theme park line, with no exhilarating roller coaster at the end. If you travel often, you are prepared when your time comes to place your bag on the conveyor and step through the metal detector. Your jewelry is off, […]

Tailor’s Bunion: The Surgical Approach

Tailors bunion, or Bunionette, is identical to the bunion most people are familiar with, but found on the base of the 5th toe instead of the 1st toe. It received its name due to the thought that tailors would sit cross legged causing the proverbial bump. Is a Tailors bunion a medical emergency? No. Does […]

Foot and Ankle Questions? Ask The Foot Doctor Blog Is Here!

This week I thought we would do something different for a blog. Instead of a specific topic, once a month I will have an Ask Dr. Bowman questions blog by simply posting your questions on the comment section of the blog and I will answer them as I can. You can ask anything regarding the […]

Foot Pain Leads to Diabetes Diagnosis

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 […]

Osteoarthritis of the Feet and Social Security Disability Benefits

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 […]

Pain Under The Toes? Read All About It!

I was asked the other day about a pain directly under the big or “great” toe joint. This is a common complaint among runners and athletes. This area of the foot is the point of propulsion when walking and running. It acts as the last point of lift off before the foot leaves the ground. […]

The Man With The Golden Foot!

Many soccer fans believe that Barcelona forward Lionel (Leo) Messi has a golden foot. Today there is no more doubt. A pure gold replica of the Argentinian star’s left foot, was unveiled Wednesday in Tokyo. The foot was created by Japanese jeweler Ginza Tanaka and is valued at $5.25 million. ”It’s exceptional. You can see […]

Sun, Sandals, Shades and Surf for Treatment of Foot Wounds!

Imagine yourself in the most beautiful tropical paradise, enjoying the beach, surf and sun. You immerse yourself in the warm ocean water and dive down to discover the underwater paradise with its variety or colorful creatures and life forms. What if I told you that this was one of the best treatments for non-healing wounds? […]