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 exists on the bottom of…
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 that go down into the…
Ingrown toenails can be one of the most painful foot conditions one can experience. But did you know that ingrown toenails can sometimes be treated with home remedies? Here, we’ll discuss what you should do and when it is appropriate to seek professional attention for ingrown toenail treatment. What exactly is an ingrown toenail? As…
Heel and arch pain can be persistent and painful. The runs and walks you once enjoyed can become a thing of the past; you may start to gain weight, and it can even impede your sleep. The start of the day can be met with extreme pain as you first step down on that heel….
As a podiatrist, we often recommend orthotic devices as they can be of great benefit for the wearer. Before we dive into the benefits of wearing orthotics, let’s answer the question of what an orthotic is, from a podiatrist point of view. In today’s world, it seems like everyone is marketing their orthotics. You see…
What Is Nail Fungus? As a podiatrist, I have heard nail fungus described in many different ways, and none of them are nice: Gross, icky, thick, brittle, deformed, disfigured, discolored nails are one of the most common foot issues that we see. In most cases, it is caused by a fungal infection of the nails. Studies have…
When traveling for medical care, people search for specialized services, quality and great service (location doesn’t hurt either). You need and deserve the best. Anderson Center for Surgery is just such a place. Complete Care One Setting We are the first and only complete care center in the Rocky Mountain Region for podiatry and lower…
Anderson Podiatry Center has expanded to open a new office in Loveland, CO, located at 1440 N. Boise Ave, just north of Eisenhower Blvd. The new location is our fourth office, adding to the other areas we serve in Fort Collins, Broomfield and Cheyenne. We are excited to have Kelli Veit-Gautreau as our patient care…
Big toe pain can make you dread putting on your favorite shoes or boots am I right? Matt felt that way too but not anymore! Matt called our office with fairly advanced big toe pain which had progressed to the point that walking was painful and running and sports were getting harder and harder to…
Summer is finally here, and we all want to be outside enjoying the warm weather and sunshine! Unfortunately, increasing our activity level can cause unwelcome and nagging pain that limits our ability to walk, hike, or take on a running race. There is a solution however, so read on! Today, let’s discuss custom orthotics and…