Is a bunionette the same thing as a bunion, only smaller? If you don’t know what a bunionette is, you are not alone. Whether you are afflicted with one or not, you undoubtedly know what a bunion is. These swollen, red, and often very painful protrusions along the side of the big toe are all…
Continue reading…Treatment Options for Bunions
Are there ways to treat bunions other than with surgery? Do you know one of those people who are always saying to look on the bright side of things? That there is a silver lining to every cloud? What do you suppose the odds are that they have ever struggled with a bunion? Not very…
Continue reading…Tips for keeping your feet happy (and healthy)
From running errands to running for exercise, most humans put their feet through a lot. In New York, a place where we are constantly on the go, it can be difficult to remember to take care of them. Still, it’s important that we make the time to do just that. Here are a few easy…
Continue reading…The relationship between foot pain and falls
Chronic foot pain is an unfortunate condition,but it’s one I see often with New Yorkers in my office. Its causes are varied: bunions, hammertoes, arthritis, and undiagnosed injuries to ligaments or bones can all play a part, sometimes thanks to genetics and other matters that are beyond human control. And this pain impacts more than…
Continue reading…What we can learn from walkers
When was the last time you went for a casual stroll? I’m not talking about a required walk because you were unlucky enough to park far away from a store’s entrance or even taking the long way around the block because your dog needs to be out of the house longer. I mean a nice,…
Continue reading…Flip-flops? Just say no
With warm weather officially here, New Yorkers are making plans for summer and spring. For many, that means relaxing evenings, exciting trips, and exploration. With all this adventuring, it might be tempting to slip on a pair of flip-flops and leave your worries behind. Unfortunately, this type of sandals isn’t the best choice for keeping…
Continue reading…Your feet are connected to your overall health
You probably won’t be surprised to find that folks in my clinic have a passion for feet. While you might think this is just because of our professional training, it also has to do with how important feet are to overall health. Did you know that your feet can offer clues about the condition of…
Continue reading…Could your feet and ankles benefit form a few lifestyle changes?
Placing lots of strain and pressure on our feet and ankles can cause them to weaken and even succumb to damage. This can mean developing bunions and hammertoes, or more severe situations, like torn ligaments and strained tendons. Although treatments for these conditions exist and have proven time and time again to be helpful, the…
Continue reading…What’s the difference between…
Have you ever had that feeling where something in your body feels off, but you can’t place exactly what it is? Perhaps you are feeling symptoms that come and go at a moment’s notice, leaving you left puzzled. Maybe you are experiencing pains that you have felt in the past, but can’t place why they…
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