About Me

Podiatrists specialize in a number of foot and ankle problems. While I have an excellent general practitioner, I spent time and money trying to avoid going to a specialist and letting my doctor attempt to treat an ingrown toenail. I also avoided going when I was suffering from an ailment called plantar fasciitis. In both situations, I ended up seeing the podiatrist and received the relief I was seeking. I didn't realize that the specialist was there for minor problems like mine. I thought they were surgeons who handled dire foot issues. Now I want to run to my podiatrist when I get a splinter in my foot or stub my toe. Ok, so that’s a bit dramatic. I do want to talk about when you should see a podiatrist in the hope that you can avoid pain for any more time than necessary.

2015

4 Things You Need To Know About Paronychia

Paronychia is an infection of the skin and soft tissues around your toenails. Here are four things you need to know about this infection. What are the signs of paronychia? If you have paronychia, you may notice some or all of these symptoms: Red skin around your nail; Sore, swollen skin around your nail; Pus or other fluids oozing out from underneath your nail; Changes in the appearance of your nail, such as thickening or discoloration.

Kickboxing Injuries: 3 Injuries That May Occur To The Supporting Foot

Martial arts is very popular today, but it is very different from mainstream athletics. The injuries that can occur are much more diverse because of the techniques involved in the activity. In kickboxing, you would think that primary injuries would occur in the foot and leg that you are using to strike and kick. While kickboxers may suffer from fractures, dislocated joints and hematomas in their kicking leg, there are also significant injuries that can occur in the supporting foot and leg.