by John Webster | Nov 30, 2021 | Blog
The three main signs of a broken bone, or fracture, are pain, swelling, and deformity around the bone involved. At the time of injury, you may feel or hear a snapping or grinding in the foot. The area will likely be tender, swollen, and bruised. Putting weight or...
by John Webster | Nov 23, 2021 | Blog
Morton’s neuroma is caused by irritation or damage to a nerve in the foot. It typically affects the nerve between the third and fourth toes and causes a shooting, stabbing, or burning pain, as well as an odd sensation of walking on a pebble. Morton’s...
by John Webster | Nov 17, 2021 | Blog
Neuropathy is a condition that can lead to numbness or loss of sensation in the feet, but it can also cause pain. This condition is more likely to develop for those who are diabetic, obese, or with high blood pressure.
by John Webster | Nov 16, 2021 | Blog
The severity of an ingrown toenail can range from mild and slightly uncomfortable to severe and even dangerous for certain people. When an ingrown toenail grows deep into the surrounding skin or breaks it, a medical intervention may be necessary to provide relief and...
by John Webster | Nov 9, 2021 | Blog
When you have dry, thickened, callused skin around the edges of your heels, they can crack due to the fat pad under your heels expanding while you walk. There are several factors that can cause dry, cracked heels or exacerbate the problem. These include standing for...
by John Webster | Nov 2, 2021 | Blog
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a circulatory disease that narrows arteries and restricts blood flow in the extremities. This can cause cramping in the legs when exercising, which usually subsides when you stop. PAD can also cause pain, numbness, swelling, and...
