Everyone is thinking about getting in shape for Spring, and for a lot of people, that includes exercise. Since it is wintertime, that means many will be dragging themselves to the gym and trying new workouts.
When most people think of heel pain, including some health professionals, plantar fasciitis is the first thing on their mind.
Whether you were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes years ago or have recently received the news, it's vital that you take good care of your feet. You've no doubt heard the horror stories about diabetics having their toes and even..
How many times have you bought shoes just because of how they look? They may not be comfortable but they match perfectly with some outfits, or they are needed for a special occasion.
I heard a fellow podiatrist compare Dr. Scholl’s insoles to canned orange juice once, and I couldn’t agree more. Dr. Scholl’s insoles, which you can buy at just about any Wal-Mart, drug or grocery store, used to serve a purpose.
This blog post is really just for the ladies, but men, you are welcome to listen in. (Given the title, I’m sure you are!) I know a woman, let’s call her Rhoda, who changes her toenail polish to match whatever bathing...
You don’t even want to go there, believe me! Diabetic foot ulcers are serious, so don’t mess around. Get them treated right as soon as you notice the problem before it gets worse.
I get a lot of patients who ask me if there are any exercises they can do to alleviate their heel pain. It really just depends on the cause of the pain. If you have plantar fasciitis, which is inflammation of...
Thanks to our new patient, Lisa, who wrote in this testimonial! "I found Dr. Freels using an internet search. I was impressed by her website and availability of evening hours. I came to her because I needed help for plantar..
Let me tell you straight up that, as a podiatrist, I just don’t get the whole barefoot running craze. I was at the gym the other day and saw a guy running on the treadmill barefoot, and I was absolutely...
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