is designed to fit the foot. Just like the feet, with its complex network of bones, ligaments, and tendons, well-made shoes are constructed with many parts that work together to create comfort for the feet. Poor construction and inferior materials make the difference between feet that feel great and feet that hurt. What are the parts […]
When people come into our office complaining about heel pain, they often ask about heel spurs. These hard, bony deposits are a frequent side effect of chronic plantar fasciitis, which is the most common cause of heel pain in American adults. Although not always painful on their own, they can cause discomfort depending on their […]
Your foot has an incredible design. All of the parts fit together in such a way as to be flexible and moveable while still being very strong. One of the important parts of the foot is your arch. Located in the middle of your foot, it is slightly raised off the ground and helps you […]
Thinking about fitness may conjure up images of early morning infomercials. Programs like Zumba and P90X focus on cardio and strength training for the body. While the feet are subjected to quick, dance inspired steps and the added pressure of training with weights, feet specific exercises are virtually non-existent in these types of workouts. Your […]
Expectant mothers have plenty of changes to look forward to. Welcoming a brand new baby into your life is busy, tiring, and full of its own adjustments and challenges. Before the baby even arrives, though, your body goes through its own series of changes. Some, like your stomach expanding, are obvious. Others, like those in […]
Bunions are painful, sometimes debilitating, deformities of the feet. They hold you hostage, limiting your ability to go about your daily life without discomfort. These develop when the big toe becomes misaligned. The joint at the base of the big toe bulges outward, often becoming irritated, swollen, and painful. Many factors play into the development of […]
Bunions can be a pain—especially the longer you have to deal with them. Sometimes, despite your best efforts to prevent the problem from worsening, the discomfort keeps increasing. Though it may seem scary, bunion surgery in Dallas, TX, might be your best option to eliminate your problem instead of just managing it. Why Have Bunion Surgery? A […]
https://www.dallaspodiatryworks.com/videos/surgery-recovery-controlling-post-operative-pain-post-operation.mp4 Sometimes foot problems do not respond to conservative treatments like medications, ice, and physical therapy. Instead, after a period of time, surgery must be considered. Persistent pain and a decline in normal function are often reasons why patients undergo surgical procedures. Bunions that continue to cause pain and discomfort are a good example of a […]
This foot condition gets its fair share of publicity due to its frequency among female celebrities. Often blamed on the sky-high heels that women wear, this deformity is actually a misalignment of the bones typically due to poor foot structure. The protrusion can make wearing your favorite shoes an uncomfortable venture, and if the large toe […]
Many people are familiar with bunions, those painful bumps on the side of your foot, but have never heard of a similar foot deformity called a bunionette. Many years ago, this condition was referred to as a “tailor’s bunion.” This reference was made, because tailors would sit on the floor with their legs crossed to do their […]
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