Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

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 help. The information...

Knowledge Is Power in Elderly Foot Care It is no secret that as we age, so do our feet. With age comes wear and tear on the ligaments, joints, and muscles of the feet, as well as systemic health conditions that can impact foot health, such as diabetes or...

Methods That Can Help to Prevent Running InjuriesMany patients have chosen running during the recent lockdown to stay fit. People who frequently jog know the importance of warming up and cooling down, and this is beneficial in preventing running injuries. There are...

Children Limping May Indicate Sever’s Disease Active children may be more likely to experience heel pain. This pain can be indicative of a condition known as Sever’s disease, and can target children and young adolescents. This uncomfortable ailment affects the...

Why Does Gout Develop?Uric acid generally dissolves in the bloodstream, and converts to urine after it passes through the kidneys. When the body produces excess uric acid, it can collect in the joints of the big toe, and many patients experience severe pain and...

ESWT and Plantar FasciitisExtracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-surgical procedure that can be used to treat plantar fasciitis, a common foot problem that can cause heel and arch pain. Many cases of plantar fasciitis respond to more conservative...