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Try Walking Off Your Plantar Fasciitis

Try Walking Off Your Plantar Fasciitis by Sally Key (personal experience with plantar fasciitis)

It might sound counter intuitive, but walking can actually be the best possible treatment for plantar fasciitis. If you are like me in the past, you might be wondering what is plantar fasciitis. To be honest, I think many of us know what it is but do not know what it is called. Throughout my life I’ve been an active walker and a keen hiker – much preferring to walk across town than drive a car or heaven forbid, take the bus.

Plantar Wart Best Treatment

What Are Symptoms Of Plantar Warts? There are many visible symptoms of plantar warts on the body which makes it easy for anyone to notice its symptoms. Here are some of them: • Pain when walking or standing • A small growth of rough area in the bottom of foot. It usually develops between your […]

Heat or Ice for Injuries

Sore muscles? The heat vs. cold debate. Working out is one of the best things you can do for your body. But alongside bumps, sprains, and bruises, muscle soreness affects almost all of us. It’s the “common cold” of the workout world, and to some extent it’s something we just have to put up with. […]

Microphlebectomy: What to Expect 

Microphlebectomy Microphlebectomy, sometimes called an “ambulatory phlebectomy,” is a surgical procedure that can be used to remove some varicose veins. In most cases, a technique called endovenous laser ablation (ELVA) is used to remove varicose veins. However, in some cases, varicose veins are too twisty or close to the skin, to use ELVA. In these […]

Restless Leg Syndrome Causes & Treatment

Restless Leg Syndrome Treatment Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome Patients with Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) experience uncomfortable sensations in their legs, especially at night. Patient reports vary, and can include “itchy,” “creepy-crawly,” or “pins and needles” feelings. These symptoms are accompanied by a strong, nearly irresistible urge to move the legs. This understandably makes it […]

Help For Painful, Numb Tingling Feet

(From the Living Body Beautiful Magazine – Volume 7)

Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Neuropathy

The most common complication of diabetes is neuropathy. Unfortunately, even with your blood sugar in good control, neuropathy may occur. In fact, over time, this will occur in up to 50% of diabetics. Once diabetic neuropathy occurs, it almost always gets worse. Neuropathy is the leading cause of the ulcerations and infections that occur in the feet, and with advanced cases, amputation.

Qutenza Patch Diabetic Neuropathy

Did you that in 2019, 9% of the worlds population suffered from diabetes and neuropathy? While 1 million people suffers from chronic diseases like shingles every year. These three health problems are really dangerous to life and limb and they become even more encroaching into our lives when they start causing us pain. Problems like […]

Scar Care with Lasers

Treatment of scars on the leg with Laser Scar Therapy

If you’ve had procedures that have left you with scars on your foot or leg, there are treatments to help lessen them available. 

There are a couple great alternative depending on your insurance coverage and how much you desire of great cosmetic results.

Terapia de ondas de choque extracorpóreas (ESWT)

Kicking Your Heel Pain

If you have heel pain, you’ll need a foot doctor to help you treat the problem so you can get on with the good parts of life. The first step of treatment is to determine what’s wrong. Your foot doctor will ask questions about your pain such as when it started and when it happens most often. They will also do an examination to determine the cause and the appropriate treatment. This may include comparing one foot or leg to the other and manipulating your feet, ankles, and legs to determine where and how the pain originates.

A Guide to Runners Foot Care.

Taking care of your feet is essential to a healthy lifestyle, and in no sport is it more important than for runners. Whether you are training to run a marathon or just trying to stay fit, there are several ways you can keep your feet healthy for your next run.