Chicago Podiatric Surgeons

Pros and Cons of Wearing Flip-Flops There are many differences of opinion concerning flip-flops and the feet. Despite the ease and choice of several designs and colors to choose from, wearing these types of shoes may have detrimental effects on the feet. Flip-flops are made of rubber material, with a thin piece separating the big toe....

Do Your Child's Feet Hurt? Get your child's feet examined.

Can Heel Spurs Be Prevented? Many people have heel pain and show no other symptoms. This can indicate a heel spur has developed, and treatment is often sought for relief. A heel spur is defined as a bony growth that gradually forms on the bottom of the heel, and can come from excessive pressure the heels endure from being overw...

Swollen Feet and Sitting Swelling of the Feet

What Does Sesamoiditis Feel Like? Sesamoiditis

Obesity and Plantar Pressure Obesity and the Feet

Wounds That Don't Heal Need to Be Checked Diabetic foot screening is a must for good foot health.

How Does the Cuboid Bone Work? Biomechanics of the Feet

Healing Time for a Broken Ankle Common ways an ankle can be broken include twisting the ankle beyond its limit or enduring a foot injury. There are noticeable symptoms that accompany a broken ankle. Many people are unable to walk with this type of injury, and there is often immediate pain felt and bruising. In severe breaks, a bon...

Pain Between the Toes May Indicate Morton’s Neuroma There is a foot condition that can affect the nerves between the third and fourth toes which is known as Morton’s neuroma. If prompt treatment is not received, it can cause severe pain and discomfort. This foot condition can occur as a result of wearing shoes that are too tight in the toe area. An...

Reasons Your Feet May Hurt “Oh, my aching feet,” is a common complaint at the end of the day. That is because the feet work hard to carry the weight of the entire body all day long, particularly if you spend a lot of time standing or walking. Still, not all aches and pains in the feet are caused by activity. Flat feet, fo...

It's Time for Beautiful Feet You don't have to suffer from toenail fungus.

Clubfoot Affects Males More Than Females One of the more common congenital foot conditions is known as clubfoot. It develops while the baby is in utero and cannot be treated until birth. The tendons that connect the heels to the leg muscles are too short, and this may result in clubfoot. Research has indicated it affects males more than fe...

Exercises Can Help Strengthen the Feet Taking care of the feet is something that often gets overlooked, even though we depend on them so much each day. Good foot health includes exercises that help to strengthen the feet. Starting with toe exercises, stand with your feet a comfortable distance apart. Lift the big toe on one foot while ke...

Causes of Diabetic Foot Pain One of the chief symptoms of diabetes is chronic foot pain, which is common to most people with this disease. Three major causes of diabetic foot pain are nerve problems, circulatory problems, and infections. A condition known as peripheral neuropathy is the result of damage to the nerves that suppl...

Cuboid Squeeze May Be an Effective Treatment for Cuboid Syndrome Cuboid Syndrome

Rare Foot Conditions A rare foot condition happens to only a few people in the population. Many rare foot conditions share symptoms with common foot problems but are harder to diagnose and treat. Three such foot diseases are Freiberg’s disease, Maffucci syndrome, and Kohler’s disease. Freiberg’s disease usually af...

Heel Pain Can Be Treated! You don't have to live with heel pain.

Surgeries That May Help Hammertoe There are several foot conditions that may require surgery for permanent relief. Hammertoe is an ailment that affects the toes causing the joints of the second and third toes to bend upward, which pushes the toes downward. This condition is a deformity and surgery may be needed for the toes to be pe...

How to Care For Arthritic Feet Arthritis can cause a lot of pain and discomfort in your feet. Walking and standing might be uncomfortable due to problems with your heels, ball of foot, ankle, or toes. There are various things you can do to attempt to lessen your pain. Feet need circulation, especially if you have arthritis. This....

Dealing With Peripheral Neuropathy in the Feet Peripheral neuropathy is the result of nerve damage to parts of the body other than the brain and spinal column. The peripheral nervous system sends signals to the feet and ankles. If the nerves are damaged, the messages are blocked. This can result in tingling, numbness, muscle cramps, and burning....

Simple Methods That May Help to Prevent Falling There are simple and effective ways that can help to prevent falling. When specific stretches and exercises are frequently performed the body can become stronger and a sense of balance may be increased. There are special training programs that are available which may help older people to maintain st...

Reminder: When Was the Last Time...? Get your orthotics checked.

Gout Flares Gout is a type of arthritis that presents sudden episodes of severe pain and swelling in the joints, often in the big toe. Range of motion in the big toe may become limited. Those with gout frequently experience flare-ups at night. Gout is the result of uric acid accumulating in the blood from purin...

Treating Sesamoiditis Sesamoiditis

Improving Balance in the Elderly Can Prevent Falls If you are among the elderly, you are at an increased risk of falling. Improving your balance and becoming more aware of your body and how it is moving through exercise can help you prevent falls. If your podiatrist approves, you can try simple balance exercises at home such as the single leg stance...

The Definition of a Plantar Fibroma The arch of the foot is affected by a condition that is known as plantar fibroma. It is defined as an area of fibrous tissue that grows in the arch, and can cause severe pain and discomfort. It starts off as a small lump, and there may be little pain. As it grows, the pain may increase significantly...

Plantar Warts Can Be Treated! Plantar warts can be treated.

How Does Toenail Fungus Form and How Can You Address It? Toenail Fungus