Common Problems to Avoid With Foot Pain Remedies

There is quite a long list of medical conditions that are associated with foot pain. This is not to mention lifestyle choices such as wearing high-heeled shoes, or shoes that don't fit well. The good news is that there is plenty that you can do to get both short and long-term pain relief. Unfortunately, in trying to implement these strategies, you may find yourself making mistakes that will only worsen your foot pain. [Read More]

Dealing With An Ingrown Toenail? What You Can Do

If you have an ingrown toenail that is causing you pain and discomfort and you have never had an ingrown toenail before, you may be wondering what you can possibly do to deal with the issue. Many people just let their ingrown toenails go and ignore them, hoping they will go away on their own. However, this is not a good way to deal with the issue. There are numerous ingrown toenails treatments that you can try to deal with the situation and hopefully, resolve the ingrown toenail issue. [Read More]

Why Podiatrists Should Trim Diabetic Patients' Toenails

If you have diabetes, it is essential that you do not trim your own toenails. Doing so can raise the risk for a number of health problems, especially if your diabetes is poorly managed or if you have had diabetes for many years. Here are some reasons why you should make an appointment with your podiatrist when you need to have your toenails trimmed. Infection Risk People with diabetes have a heightened risk for infections after sustaining cuts or other breaks in the skin. [Read More]

Ankle Sprain? Signs Of A Sprain And Treatment Tips

 An ankle sprain can occur at any time, but for some reason it happens when you've done something like stepped wrong on the sidewalk, as opposed to something exciting like you were hiking up a mountain. An ankle sprain can feel very painful and can feel very much like a break. If you have a sprained ankle, but you aren't sure if this is what you have, there are some signs to watch out for. [Read More]