Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

What Causes Foot Blisters and How a Podiatrist Can Help Blisters are fluid-filled pockets that develop beneath the outer layer of skin after it becomes damaged or irritated. They frequently form on the feet because of repeated rubbing, pressure, or exposure to...

Summer Foot Care and Cracked Heels Prevention Cracked heels, also known as heel fissures, occur when the skin on the bottom of the heel becomes dry, thickened, and splits under pressure. This condition is common during the summer months when people wear open-backed...

Various Causes of Heel Pain Heel pain, one of the most common foot complaints treated in podiatry, can affect people of all ages and activity levels. It refers to discomfort at the bottom or back of the heel, and may develop gradually or suddenly, depending on the...

Why Live with Pain and Numbness in Your Feet? Suffering from this type of pain? You may have the foot condition known as Morton’s neuroma. Morton’s neuroma may develop as a result of ill-fitting footwear and existing foot deformities. We can...

How Foot Pain Affects Mobility and Balance Foot pain can have a major effect on mobility and quality of life. Many people experience pain in the toes, ball of the foot, arch, or heel. When the feet hurt, simple activities become more difficult. Standing for long...

Comparing Types of Jones Fractures A Jones fracture and a pseudo Jones fracture both affect the long bone on the outer side of the foot near the little toe. However, these fractures happen in different areas and heal in different ways. A pseudo Jones fracture, also...