Peripheral Neuropathy: Don’t Just “Live With It”

Peripheral neuropathy is a very common issue that affects patient’s legs and feet. Yet for something so common, we have a long way to go to help manage this painful and potentially debilitating problem. For most people, the symptoms start slowly and gradually worsen over time. This slow onset can...

Chronic Foot Pain: Why Am I Still in Pain?

It’s never fun to suffer an injury of any kind. There is always the initial pain and limitations. But, what happens when the pain doesn’t go away even when the injury is “healed?” Does it just need more time? Are you doing something wrong? In many cases, the injuries look...

Neuropathy 101: Part 2 (Treatment Options)

In Part 1 of this blog series, we talked about the symptoms, locations and causes of neuropathy. Today, we will discuss the treatment options available. First, I would like to address the approach that many patients experience with conventional medicine. Next, we will talk specifically about our approach, and the...

Neuropathy 101: Part 1 (Symptoms, Location, Causes)

Do you think you or someone you love might have neuropathy? Perhaps you’ve just been diagnosed with it and you are looking for answers. You’ve come to the right place. Today, we are going to talk about neuropathy symptoms, locations, and causes of neuropathy. In Part 2 of this blog,...

Hammertoes 101- Part 2

Welcome to Hammertoes 101. In the last blog, we learned all about what a hammertoe is, and about the different types that can occur. For a quick recap, a hammertoe is essentially a bent toe; it is when your toe bends or curls, instead of pointing forward. There are two...

Hammertoes 101- Part 1

What are hammertoes? Hammertoes are the often painful deformities on toes that occur when your toe bends or curls instead of pointing forward and so it rubs against your shoes. You may not realize it, but there are different types of hammertoes. A hammertoe is really just a bent toe....

Debra’s Story: Relief from Chronic Pain

Every patient we see is unique, but unfortunately, many of them come in telling a similar story. They are suffering from chronic pain and are searching for answers. They want to avoid the medications, the spinal injections, and the spinal stimulators that are commonly used for the treatment of chronic...

Which Running Shoe is Right for You?

Whether you are new to the running game, or starting a new kind of activity like hiking or cross training, picking out the right kind of shoe can be a stressful task. As a podiatrist and an athlete, I will tell you that it is very important to find a...

Neuropathy: The Nerve Monitor Epiphany

I’m sure you’ve had epiphanies in your life. Today, I would like to share one of mine with you. I’ve had those miracle moments with the birth of a child and meeting my wife. But, this was an epiphany for the doctor in me. Something that has truly changed the...

Why Treadmill Running on an Incline is a Bad Idea

I treat a wide variety of sports-related aches, pains, and injuries involving the feet and ankles. While there is no sure fire way to avoid all of these issues, there are some common workout methods that can aggravate your feet more than others. Over the years, I have learned to...