There’s no need to try home remedies that don’t work. Our blog offers foot care protection, injury prevention, and other tips from a certified South Carolina podiatrist, helping you to see real results and lasting relief.
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Is My Foot Posture Causing My Knee, Hip, and Back Pain?Regional interdependence is the term used when your knee, hip, and back pain is caused by poor foot posture. Problems such as over-pronation or flattening
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Stop Playing Through Foot and Ankle Pain!With football and soccer season well underway, it is important to remind parents and coaches to think twice before letting their young athlete play through pain.
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Surprising Ways You Are Risking Your Foot HealthEveryone knows that high heels and pointed shoes are not the best for your feet, but your simple everyday events can also cause foot pain. These may seem like
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Hikers and HuntersAs brightly colored leaves dazzle the fall landscape, hikers and hunters nationwide will migrate to mountains, woods and fields, but many, unfortunately, are ill prepared for the beating their feet will take.
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The Truth About InjectionsFew things are more uncomfortable when seeing a doctor than getting a shot. Most people can think back to at least one bad experience where an injection really hurt or someone said something
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My Bed Sheet Hurts My Foot!Does your foot hurt so bad that you cannot touch a bed sheet? Do you have a joint that is red, hot, and swollen? If so, these are two common complaints of people suffering from gout or gouty arthritis.
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What To Do With A Broken ToeHave you recently dropped something on your foot or accidentally run into a bedpost, table leg, or doorframe? These are common causes of injuring bones in the foot.
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High Heels and Your HealthHigh heels date back to the early 1600’s when raised heels were used by horse riders to prevent their foot from slipping forward while riding. Today’s use of high heels to make legs appear longer
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Overusing Your BonesThe idea that you can actually overuse your bones sounds odd. Did you know that placing your bones under continued stress and use could cause them to fail?
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Happy Feet After the HolidayAll the commotion from a busy holiday season can cause achy and tired feet. Walking, dancing, standing, decorating, traveling and celebrating can take a toll on
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Winter FallsAs temperatures dip in much of the country, ice-related falls are inevitable. Falling on ice or other slippery surfaces are a major cause of ankle sprains and fractures. During a fall, the ice or slippery
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Should You Be Concerned About Your Child's FeetFoot and ankle problems in children are hard to spot. Signs and symptoms are small and sometimes children can’t explain when or what’s wrong.