Winter is finally coming to a close and spring break is just around the corner. By far, the most popular spring break spot is Florida. If you are looking forward to sand, sun and surfing this year, check out these tips to make the most out of your spring break trip this year.
March Madness is upon us! For all of you basketball players out there, I know how hard you work and that you are at risk for serious injury when playing. Some injuries can put you on the bench for the entire season! No one wants to be out of the game, so I created this “playbook” of injuries, treatment, and prevention tips to guide you through the season.
Is foot pain keeping you up at night? Some symptoms may include burning, tingling, or numbness that wakes you from sleep. Patients describe the sensation as pins and needles in their feet or a sock balled up on the bottom of their foot. If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing symptoms of neuropathy.
Get ready to break out your green because St. Patrick’s Day is approaching fast. As someone of Irish descent, I love celebrating this holiday. It is fun and festive. So, if you are looking for a memorable St. Patrick’s Day, you just found your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow because I have the perfect place for you!
Who else loves a good March Madness watch party? I know I do! The best part of a watch party is probably the snacks, but many of the wings and dips are not the healthiest choice to make. Unhealthy food choices can exacerbate conditions, such as gout or diabetes, and lead to complications with your feet.
Wintertime doesn’t just bring chilly winds, ice and snow; it also brings us dry skin. It happens to everyone, but dry skin in the winter can become worse with age or for those who have other skin conditions such as eczema or dermatitis. What can you do to prevent dry skin?
Do you remember that childhood song “the hip bone is connected to the leg bone…”? Well, there is a lot of truth to it! If you are hips, hamstrings, or calves are tight/weak it can lead to tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and other types of foot pain. Believe it or not, many of these issues can be prevented simply by stretching. Yoga is great for your feet. It loosens your muscles and tendons. And yes fellas, yoga would be great for you too!
One of the most common questions that patients ask is “What size shoe do I wear?”. Many people are concerned that they are in the wrong shoe size and rightfully so. Wearing the wrong shoe size can cause more harm than people realize. If your shoes are too small, it causes pain and if your shoes are too big, you are at risk for falling. Here are our recommendations to ensure that you are buying the right size:
Now more than ever we have seen people come in who haven’t had their toenails trimmed in a year or more. In these unprecedented times with the presence of COVID, this has become quite normal. Many people who need their toenails trimmed have underlying health conditions that put them in a high-risk category if they contracted COVID. These people stayed home for their health and safety, but many cannot reach their feet or don’t have the tools to properly trim thickened toenails.
Valentine’s Day can be frustrating. Not only do you have the stress of trying to find a gift to express your love, but we are also tempted to stray from our healthy living New Year’s resolution due to the advertisement of candy and expensive dinners. Let us help make your Valentine’s Day a little less stressful. We have gift and dinner ideas for you below!
