Nerves are funny things. They have unique functions and a specialized metabolism. Because they are able to carry information rapidly, we are able to walk and talk, write and read. But tough they are not, prone to all manner of problems in the face of physically stressful conditions. To put it bluntly, nerves are quite delicate and heal poorly, if at all. Protect your nerves; they need it.
Read MoreA variety of foot ailments can befall the average citizen in modern society. Trapped inside a shoe for a majority of our waking hours, foot pain is experienced by many. Part of this frequency is that we are walking on perfectly flat surfaces the great majority of our day. This exaggerates many orthopedic issues and one of the most common is a trapped nerve in the ball of the foot.
Read MoreThe following is a scenario often repeated in every podiatrist’s office, all across the nation. An individual calls the office complaining of a painful wart on the bottom of their foot. The staff duly records the individual’s complaint. The doctor notes the individual’s chief concern when our patient presents to the office. Considering the frequency with warts occur on the bottom of the feet, this diagnosis is at the very least “a good guess.”
Read MoreWhy do so many people wear arch supports? They must serve some function since so many people use them. But what kind is best? There are a multitude of off-the-shelf products, in staggering variety, found in differing size and shape, mass and material. Is a prescription device always better? Questions abound.
Read MoreRetail footcare products are big business, available in every convenience store and pharmacy in the land. Twelve billion dollars is spent annually on these items and that’s a lot of aching feet. But how often is an over-the-counter approach truly effective? When it comes to arch supports, the answer is both surprising and very complicated.
Read MoreThe human body is prone to an extensive list of ailments, some more benign than others. Some of the more deadly types aren’t as common as your everyday hammertoe, one of the most common developmental deformities of our species. They may be common but, surprisingly, most people haven’t a clue as to why or how they occur.
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