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 this may have a role however from my experience, the experiences of my patients along with my research point another...

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 from whichever doctor told you this and you say to yourself “Oh well, I guess the nerve damage is permanent...

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 heard in the news approximately 80,000 – 90,000 people have died from drug overdoses annually in recent years. Chronic pain...

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 can become painful.  Symptoms First, it is important to understand what the symptoms of arthritis are. Symptoms tend to present...

What Is the Best Treatment for Drop Foot?

Drop foot can be a very frustrating problem, and there are many potential causes for it. Before we get into things, it is important to understand what drop foot is. It is the  lack of strength to pull your foot or toes upwards, or the ability to move your foot...

The Most Common Foot Problem: Plantar Fasciitis

We are frequently asked, what is the most common foot complaint? Without a doubt, plantar fasciitis is at the top of the list. Oftentimes, it is referred to as heel pain, or heel spur pain. The symptoms of plantar fasciitis often occur first thing in the morning, as the pain...

Three Ways Peripheral Neuropathy Can Affect Your Walking

For many, neuropathy becomes a common and difficult part of their life. It’s been estimated that 25-30% of people in the U.S will experience neuropathy at some point in their life. Peripheral neuropathy refers to the nervous system outside of the spinal cord and brain area. It is the nerves...

Are Custom Orthotics For Foot Problems Right For You?

There are two basic principles to consider when dealing with your feet and your lower extremity pains that you may have. First, do you think you have a foot that over flattens, otherwise called pronation? As foot specialists, we have been trained in biomechanics and believe that most patients are...

What You Should Know About Bunion Treatment

What Are Bunions? You have all seen a person wearing beautiful sandals, but notice a big bump or protrusion on the side of their foot by the big toe. Or maybe you’ve seen an area of the shoe by the big toe that is being pushed out- looking as though...

Does Chronic Pain Affect Your Personality?

The term chronic pain syndrome is used quite a bit nowadays since so many people experience it. In many cases, people even end up with drug addictions because of it. Here, we will discuss what qualifies as chronic pain and the various ways it affects you physically and mentally. What...