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What Should I Do About Reoccurring Ingrown Toenails?
Few things can be as bothersome and painful as a recurring ingrown toenail. It's a common foot condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Dealing with recurring ingrown toenails can be a frustrating and painful experience. Whether you've had one before or...
What to Know About Juvenile Bunions
Bunions are typically associated with adults, with our risk of developing these painful bumps increasing as we age. However, you may be surprised to learn that children and teenagers can also suffer from bunions. Early treatment is vital to prevent bunions from...
When to See a Doctor About My Child’s In-Toeing and Out-Toeing
As the terms suggest, in-toeing and out-toeing refer to the situation when feet point inwards or outwards, respectively. As alignments of the feet, in-toeing and out-toeing can be observed by looking at the direction the toes are facing. In both cases, the feet point...
Do You Need Custom Orthotics?
Custom orthotics are a type of orthopedic device designed to correct biomechanical imbalances in the feet and ankles. They are typically manufactured out of a hard, durable material that is molded to the exact shape of a patient’s feet. Custom orthotics can treat a...
Intro to Black Toenails
Do you want to get into running? If your New Year’s resolutions included taking up running, you may want to consider connecting with the Plano Pacers (if you haven’t already done so). This local running club has over 700 members and hosts monthly races, which makes it...
Highlighting the Leading Cause of Heel Pain
Consistent pain in one or both of your heels may negatively affect your mobility and prevent you from maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. There are many causes of heel pain, including Achilles tendinitis, bursitis, heel spurs, and stress fractures. However, there...
Watch Out for Stress Fractures!
Are you starting to notice annoying pains in your lower legs while running? Perhaps you’re a keen exerciser whose ambitious training regime is starting to cause swelling and pain in your feet? You may have stress fractures. While stress fractures sound sinister,...
6 Options to Relieve Ingrown Toenail Pain at Home
Ingrown toenails are a common condition that can significantly impact your quality of life. Whether you’re hoping to hit the gym or slip into your favorite pair of heels, the pain associated with ingrown toenails can get in the way of your plans. While many people...
Diabetic Wound Care: How Important is it?
Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body cannot sufficiently produce or utilize insulin. Up to 1 in 10 Americans are thought to have the disorder, many of whom remain undiagnosed. Diabetes is split into two main sub-types – type 1 and type 2. The former type...