As a podiatrist I am commonly asked what it is I do, along with the assumption that all I do is clip toenails and deal with smelly feet. I love this question because it provides me with the opportunity to enlighten someone on WHAT PODIATRY REALLY...
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Knee Pain – HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM!
It is common for many people to be surprised to hear me ask; “How are your knees, hips and back?” I think it is not common for people to understand that the scope of podiatry extends all the way from the tip of your toes to the top of your hips. So...
Having Heel Spurs Is Not Super
Did you know that no one, other than Superman, has x-ray vision? I’m sure this comes as no surprise, so the next time you’re told by a friend, a concerned family member, or a health professional that you have a heel spur, and they are not wearing a...
The Morning Pain Phenomena AKA Heel Pain
This may sound like an odd title, but this is how I refer to a common foot condition known as Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain), which is inflammation of the soft tissues on the bottom of the foot near the heel. There are many reasons why this soft...