Restless legs syndrome has to do with the brain right? Wrong! No it’s in the legs where you feel it.
Many of you have been led to believe that restless legs may have to do with dopamine a neurotransmitter in the brain, or your iron levels or magnesium levels. Yes…
Five Stages of Peripheral Neuropathy and How to Cure the Nerve Damage
Have you heard these comments regarding peripheral neuropathy? “The nerve fibers have disintegrated so they are permanently damaged, it’s irreversible.” “There is no cure.” Listening to this, you walk away…
Do feet get bigger as we age?
What can cause your feet to get bigger and what can you do about it? Why Are Your Feet Getting Bigger? You may have noticed, especially as you’re getting older,…
Athlete’s Foot Treatment: Nine things to do before you call your doctor
Tinea pedis, more commonly known as athletes’ foot, is caused by fungus. It is one of the most common skin conditions of the foot and can be very infuriating. It…
Does healthcare have it wrong when it comes to chronic nerve pain?
Opiate Addiction Chronic nerve pain is a very common problem and maybe dangerous because of the overuse of narcotics and the potential for opioid addiction. And as you may have…
On the radio with Dr. James Anderson
Hear from your local podiatrist Dr. James Anderson in this candid interview on 93.5 Oldies radio. In this candid interview with Dr. James Anderson, your local foot doctor talks about…
Why does my big toe hurt and what can I do to get rid of it?
Big toe joint pain can be one of the most frustrating foot complaints. It is simply because the great toe joint has a very important function for normal walking. Arguably,…
Diabetic Foot Care: Important Steps to Follow.
Do you have questions about diabetic foot care? Read this to know more! Diabetes can be profoundly serious for your feet. In this blog, I will explain what you need…
Achilles Tendon Heel Pain: How to Avoid it and What are Your Best Treatment Options.
Pain can occur along the tendon, that band of tissue just below the calf muscle, or where the tendon attaches to the heel bone. The pain can be very disabling, not allowing you to walk or run anymore and or do other activities.
How do you get rid of heel spur pain?
Your thinking about heel spur pain is all wrong! Heels spur pain is one of the most common foot problems. It is a type of pain that often occurs when…
What are the best treatments to straighten painful hammertoes?
Hammertoes are an affliction that affects millions of Americans. They can be very painful and disabling – not allowing people to be fully active because of the pain. Hammertoes may…
What to Know About Arthritis Foot Care and What You Can Do
Arthritis is a very common problem in the foot and ankle area and can occur in different locations. Because the foot has so many bones, there are many joints that…