Close-up of a syringe and medication vial used for cortisone injections, commonly used to help reduce inflammation and relieve joint pain from arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.

Will a Cortisone Injection Help My Pain?

“Please, just give me a shot” is a common plea of patients to their healthcare provider. For people suffering with arthritis, tendinitis, or another form of joint inflammation, a steroid injection can quickly reduce and even eliminate pain. But, will… [Learn More]

plantar fasciitis barefoot

Is Plantar Fasciitis More Common in the Summer?

Summer is here!  Sun, fun and sand!  But wait – why does the bottom of your foot hurt so much? It could be Plantar Fasciitis – inflammation and stress of the ligament that connects your toes and heel bone. Plantar… [Learn More]

my feet hurt orhtotics for foot pain

My Feet Hurt – Orthotics for Your Foot Pain

Foot pain is no laughing matter! And for adults and especially for those with arthritis it is very common.  Although “barking dogs” are a common problem, there is no need to suffer. If you experience pain in the arch, heel… [Learn More]

my toes are crooked hammertoes

My Toes Are Crooked – Hammertoes?

Your crooked toes may not only look strange, they may be painful, too. So whether you have hammertoe, claw toe, mallet toe or curly toe–they are all conditions that can cause pain and problems in your toes and feet. Hammertoe… [Learn More]

Buddy Wrapping Your Hurt Toe

Buddy Wrapping Your Hurt Toe- Taping or 3pp Toe Loops?

Are you limping because you stubbed, jammed, dropped something heavy, or broke your toe?  One of the most effective treatments for a hurt toe is buddy taping. So if you’ve injured your toe, it’s likely that your healthcare provider sent… [Learn More]

Foot Problems? Take Care of Your Feet!

Your feet are one of the most important parts of your body. Just about everything you do in a day involves using your feet. Feet give us the ability to be mobile and balanced and are the body’s primary shock… [Learn More]

3pp toe loops for hammertoes

What Can I Do About My Hammertoes – Early Treatment

As with any health concern, the earlier you get treatment– the better. For people with hammertoes this remains true. Research has found that the earlier you treat your hammertoes, the more effective it will be.  If you’re asking yourself, what… [Learn More]

What Can I Do For My Hurt Toe?

We usually don’t think about our toes until one of them hurts! We’ve all done it – probably more than once. Stubbed our toe, dropped something on it, kicked the ball too hard, had a door or dresser jump in… [Learn More]

bunions - causes, symptoms and treatment

What Can I Do About My Bunions ?

It’s that time of year again—the weather is getting warmer and your switching from boots and closed toed shoes to sandals and flip flops. If you are one of the thousands of people who have crooked toes you may not… [Learn More]

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