Fact vs. Fiction: Neuropathy
Neuropathy is a frustrating, debilitating, painful, and, most discouragingly, a confusing disease. If you or someone you know has neuropathy, chances are they have really struggled with finding accurate knowledge…
Nerve Monitoring in Surgery: Improvements and Results
I recently was paid a visit by two scientists from the Medtronics medical device company. They came to our office and surgery center to help expand the way I evaluate…
Ankle Problems: Why It’s Important You Don’t Ignore Them
With all the wear and tear we put our bodies through it’s no wonder we go to bed sore at night. We often get so accustomed to these persistent aches…
3 Essential Books for Understanding and Living with Neuropathy
Your legs and feet are one of the most important parts of our body; they carry you everywhere you go. So, naturally, leg and feet issues can greatly disrupt your…
How to Know if You Need Surgery for Your Chronic Foot Pain
If you’re suffering from foot pain that just won’t go away, you’ll try almost anything to find relief. Pain medications, physical therapy, orthotics, braces, special shoes, rest, ice, heat, massage…the…
How to Stop Tendonitis Progression
We all know living an active lifestyle is an essential component to being healthy. Whether you are a mega multi-marathon runner, an avid tennis player, a yoga instructor, or a mall walker, your…
5 Ways to Fix Your Hallux Limitus- The Pain in Your Big Toe
Walking is an essential function in your daily life. So, if you experience pain in your toe, especially when you walk, it can be extremely frustrating and debilitating. What’s worse,…
New Treatment for Arthritic Feet and Ankles: Avoiding Joint Replacement or Joint Fusion
Arthritic pain in the foot and ankle is on the rise. With our active aging baby boomers many may find their activities starting to be limited because of this affliction….
How to Get Rid of Ugly Toenails?
Toenail fungus is a frustrating and embarrassing condition. It’s made even more difficult by the fact that there aren’t many long-lasting treatment options available. At Anderson Podiatry Center, however, we…
Restless Leg Syndrome: Finally, a New Option to Help You and Your Partner Sleep Better- Part 2
As discussed in the previous blog post, RLS can be extremely difficult to live with, especially with the limited treatments available. However, there is hope with nerve decompression treatments. Keep reading…
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS): Finally, a New Option to Help You and Your Partner Sleep Better- Part 1
You crawl into bed wanting nothing more than to drift blissfully off to sleep. You fluff the pillows just right, wrap up in your favorite blanket, close your eyes, and…suddenly…
The One Thing Regarding Your Nerve Pain
I recently read a book called The One Thing. The concept was simple: with all the noise and distractions that we have in our lives it’s important to focus on…