Do your feet hurt? There are plenty of reasons for foot pain, and you’ll need a podiatrist in Austin, TX, to examine them and make a diagnosis. The podiatrist will then recommend a treatment that might include orthotics. But what are orthotics, and are they an over-the-counter solution or a custom solution? Let’s take a look. […]
Oh no, you broke your toe, now what? A broken toe could be serious, but you’ll need a podiatrist in Austin, TX, to look at it and recommend a treatment. So, let’s look at the difference between minor and severe toe fractures, the symptoms of each, how they are treated, and how long it will take […]
When your body is injured, whether it’s from a fracture or a burn, it will get to work trying to heal itself. It’s one of the body’s most tremendous assets, but the healing process can also leave its essence behind. We’ll look at how fibrous scar tissue is formed and what you can do to […]
Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis both cause heel pain, which can make the two disorders difficult to distinguish from one another. We’ll look at the location and symptoms of the pain so it’s easier to tell one from the other. Front Vs. Back Heel pain from plantar fasciitis in Austin, TX, is caused by the […]
The companies that make over-the-counter (OTC) shoe inserts also make a lot of promises about what these products can do and who they can help. The question is when should you use them and when should you see a professional about the problem? We’ll look at how you can figure out if these products will […]
The terms sprained and twisted when applied to the ankle can mean different things to different people. You might see someone with a severe sprain who is unable to walk, or you might see someone who is still able to run on a sprain. If you saw a podiatrist in Pflugerville, TX, you would see these […]
Estimates of athlete’s foot are relatively high in the US, with as many as 15% of the population having it at any given time. If you have it, you likely have itchy or blistered feet. In addition to being uncomfortable, it can also be contagious. We’ll look at the top treatments for the condition and […]
Ingrown toenails start off as little more than an annoyance, which causes people to brush off their importance quickly. However, the longer an ingrown toenail goes without treatment, the more likely it is to get infected. If you’ve been putting off going to see the doctor, we’ll look at how laser treatment is used to […]
It may sound extreme to lose a toenail, particularly if this is the first time it’s happened to you. However, this isn’t necessarily an uncommon event, and it may not even cause much pain or discomfort when it falls off. Here are a few tips if you’re wondering how to treat a missing toenail in […]
Foot pain can majorly impact the rest of the body, so it’s important to understand how it can travel and manifest. Once there’s a problem with the feet, it will put uneven pressure on the rest of the joints, which can impact anything from the legs to the hips. If you’re experiencing hip and foot […]
