How to Treat Ingrown Toenails: A Complete Guide

TLDR: How to Treat Ingrown Toenails An ingrown toenail happens when the nail edge grows into the surrounding skin – causing pain, swelling or infection. Soak the toe, lift the nail edge, apply antiseptic like Betadine, and bandage it for mild cases. If the nail is deep, infected, or recurring, see a podiatrist for expert […]

What are Heel Spurs? Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Most of us have heard of the term ‘heel spur’; but what actually are heel spurs, and what does having one mean for you? We’ll explore these questions in this blog by running through what a heel spur is, what causes a heel spur, and what symptoms they may cause. Of course, we’ll also cover […]

Sore Feet in the Morning

Pain in the bottoms of your feet in the morning after rest commonly indicates that you have a problem like plantar fasciitis.

When should I see a podiatrist?

Have you ever wondered what exactly a podiatrist is and who should see one? Maybe you have a problem with your feet, ankles, knees, hips or even back and have wondered if a podiatrist can help. This blog should help you answer the question, “when should I see a podiatrist?” What is a podiatrist? A […]

Should you dig out an Ingrown Nail?

Ingrown toenails are one of the most common complaints we see as podiatrists. Pain from ingrown toenails interferes with your everyday life and makes it hard to walk or wear shoes comfortably. When you have one,  you likely just want the pain to go away and will wonder –  should you dig out an ingrown […]

5 common foot health issues in men

Some foot health concerns our podiatrists see most often in certain ages or genders. Here are 5 of the most common foot issues for men.