Podiatrist’s Free Foot Tips & Tricks
*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
Unlike the internet and social media ads , I hate to say it , it is not quick and easy. (Disclaimer: This blog is not Intended to diagnose treat or prevent any disease disorder or condition. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice nor is it intended to replace medical … Read more
*** Content on this blog site is not intended to diagnose ,treat ,prevent any disease or condition and is for informational purposes only. THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. Please consult your doctor. This blog does not constitute a doctor patient relationship. I recommend that one always consult one’s doctor about any condition and prior to … 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.
My name is Dr. Melissa Gaffney, a practicing podiatrist for 29 years and board certified in foot surgery. Victim of the pandemic, my health system employer eliminated their podiatry service line in Greeneville, TN and my job and service to the community was lost in October of 2020. Attempts to find other employment as a … Read more
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