by Kathy Carandang | Aug 15, 2013 | Conditions
Do you have pain along the inside of your foot and ankle? Does the pain get worse with high-intensity or high-impact activities like running, tennis or basketball? Do you have trouble walking or standing for a long time? You may have posterior tibial tendonitis. The...
by Kathy Carandang | Aug 10, 2013 | Conditions
After you’ve been on your feet all day, when you kick off your shoes, does everyone clear the room? Unfortunately, stinky feet can have that affect. However, bacteria are to blame for your feet’s odor. Bacteria love to live on your moist, warm feet and hide in the...
by Kathy Carandang | Jun 13, 2013 | Conditions
From the pool to the office to an evening out on the town, flip-flops have become a summer staple. But wearing flip-flops for an extended period of time can cause you long-term orthopedic problems like plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a common, chronic...
by Kathy Carandang | Jun 10, 2013 | Conditions
Does your skin ever feel like it’s burning or numb? Or, do you experience a pins-and-needles sensation. This condition is likely due to an injured nerve. Healthy nerves only send signals when they’re stimulated. For example, the nerves in your big toe will send pain...
by Kathy Carandang | May 18, 2013 | Education
Let’s be honest. Have you ever been to the doctor and you didn’t tell him/her about something you know you should have? I think we’re all guilty of this at some time or another. It could be that you’re embarrassed. Or you feel rushed. Or you’re afraid of what your...
by Kathy Carandang | Mar 5, 2013 | Education
Since the NCAA men’s basketball tournament is nearing, I thought we would talk about a common foot ailment found among basketball players – both professionals and amateurs. It’s called metatarsalgia. It’s a type of neuralgia or pain found in one or more nerves in the...
by Kathy Carandang | Feb 7, 2013 | Conditions
Are you singing the blues due to foot pain? Do you have an unsightly bump on the side of your foot at the base of your big toe? Is it red and inflamed? Does it cause you pain when your shoe rubs against it? If so, you may have a bunion. About 55% of American women...
by Kathy Carandang | Dec 8, 2012 | Education
If you have arthritis, does the cold actually make your joints hurt more? Or is that just an old wives’ tale? Well, according to research, weather conditions can affect your arthritis, making your pain worse. Studies found that cold weather and increases in barometric...
by Kathy Carandang | Nov 8, 2012 | Education
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. But it can be really hard on your feet and ankles due to all the running, side-to-side cutting, sliding, ball kicking, or collisions with other players. Some common soccer injuries and their treatments include: ...
by Kathy Carandang | Oct 13, 2012 | Conditions
Do you have a toe or toes that curl? Do these toes resemble a hammer or claw? Do these toes have corns and calluses on them from rubbing the inside of your shoes? Do you have a hard time moving these toes? Do these toes give you pain when walking or performing other...
by Kathy Carandang | Sep 25, 2012 | Conditions
Have you ever walked through your home barefoot, thinking about something else, and, suddenly – bam – you run into a piece of furniture? The next second, you’re yelling or cursing in pain because you’ve stubbed your toe. Stubbing your toe can be very painful...
by admin | Sep 25, 2012 | Conditions
Have you ever walked through your home barefoot, thinking about something else, and, suddenly – bam – you run into a piece of furniture? The next second, you’re yelling or cursing in pain because you’ve stubbed your toe. Stubbing your toe can be very painful...
by Kathy Carandang | Sep 1, 2012 | Conditions
So you found a cute pair of heels – on sale. But they’re a tad bit too tight. And the store doesn’t have the shoes in a bigger size. Oh well, you think, I’ll get them any way. They’ll stretch. But did you know that you can develop bunions from wearing shoes that are...
by | May 10, 2012 | Conditions
If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail, you know they can be painful. Your toe can become red and swollen around the nail. While you may be able to treat your ingrown toenail at home on your own, if you develop an infection (or if you have diabetes or a circulation...
by | Mar 31, 2012 | Conditions
So, you’ve been taking advantage of that fitness center membership you got at the first of year. You’ve been losing weight and toning your body. You’ve even used the Jacuzzi to relax your aching muscles. But lately, you’ve noticed that your feet have been itching and...