Podiatrist’s Free Foot Tips & Tricks
Unexplained Foot pain that seems to come out of nowhere can be frustrating and even alarming. You may be limping, struggling to sleep, or just wondering why your foot hurts when you don’t remember injuring it. Foot pain without a clear cause is not uncommon and can stem from several underlying issues. As a podiatrist, … Read more
Podiatrist shares top picks for plantar fasciitis-friendly sandals. Finding the right footwear is key for plantar fasciitis recovery.
Dr. Melissa Gaffney, a podiatrist, warns about delaying podiatric evaluation and treatment. She highlights 6 red flags requiring podiatrist evaluation, emphasizing the importance of early treatment to prevent complications and reduce suffering.
Chronic plantar fasciitis, unresponsive to 6-12 months of conservative treatment, may benefit from advanced options like EPAT or surgery. EPAT uses sound waves to jumpstart tissue healing and has shown significant improvement in over 80% of patients. Surgery, while effective, should be carefully considered for potential complications and recovery. Addressing the root cause of the condition is crucial to prevent recurrence.
Warts on the bottom of the feet are painful and stubborn to treat. They are caused by a virus and can spread easily. Factors like moisture, punctures, and walking increase the risk. Treatment options include time, keratolytics, immunotherapy, and swift microwave treatment. Surgical curettage with pulsed dye laser is effective but expensive. Adjunctive treatments and alternative therapies can help.
*Your heel hurts getting out of bed every morning and every time you get up after sitting for a while. It’s so painful after standing on it all day . You’ve bought insoles , took ibuprofen , limped, tried heel pads , stretches ect. Sound familiar? There are many causes of heel pain so it … Read more
Seasoned podiatrist shares tips on how to get relief from a corn . A corn is a layer of dead skin caused by pressure on the toe or foot, often due to a boney deformity or friction from shoes. Treatment involves debridement, padding, and possibly surgery. Over-the-counter treatments and remedies such as urea cream and steroid injections can provide short-term relief, but permanent solutions may require surgery.
by Melissa Gaffney, DPM It’s your first step after getting up out of bed and you have sharp pain in the bottom of your heel and you hobble to the bathroom. It lasts about 20-30 minutes then subsides. Sound familiar? If so this is a classic sign of plantar fasciitis. There are many causes of … Read more