Foot & Ankle Conditions

Undeterred from running by the coronavirus pandemic? As long as you pay attention to social distancing rules, knock yourself out! But what if you sprain your ankle? You may have even less enthusiasm than normal to go see your doctor. Some foot and ankle injuries don’t require a doctor. But others do. And when you … Continue reading When Should You See a Doctor for an Ankle Sprain?

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness but has several signs and symptoms that have been reported, including but not limited to fever, dry cough, diarrhea, headache, loss of smell and taste, muscle ache, and fatigue. However, most recently there seems to be another finding that presents in the lower extremity, specifically the toes. According to numerous … Continue reading COVID Toes

We’ve had a busy month here with some fascinating new research from highly credible sources. And in this case, Duke University recently published research in ScienceAdvances which found that humans do in fact have some ability to regrow cartilage. The implication is that new medical processes can be invented which capitalize on this ability. And … Continue reading New Research from Duke University Shows You Can Regrow Cartilage

Excess weight places higher stress on your feet and ankles. And, you know how it puts you at risk for diabetes and heart disease (the leading killer of both men and women in the United States). But eating healthy can be hard if you’re used to it. So, how do you get yourself to eat … Continue reading A Simple and Effective Plan for Keeping Your Feet and Ankles Healthy in 2020

It may be small, but your pinky toe will certainly let you know when it hurts. And if it does hurt, why might that be? There’s four potential things that could be going on: 1. You Broke It Your pinky toe frequently makes pain out to be much more intense than the real problem causing … Continue reading Why Does Your Pinky Toe Hurt?

It may be the smallest toe on your foot, but when it hurts, you sure notice it. Small as it is, your pinky toe and bones leading to it are one of the most common places for foot injuries. The pinky toe can even be especially problematic for athletes. What could possibly go wrong with … Continue reading What Causes Pain in Your Pinky Toe?

If you have pain in your joints and muscles, but don’t want the annoying side effects of prescription medication or the hassles of insurance, Hilltop’s Pain Cream with Emu Oil may be just what you’re looking for. It’s one of the latest additions to our repertoire of pain-relief medications. But what makes it so special? … Continue reading Hilltop’s Pain Cream with Emu Oil Relieves Heel Pain Without Side Effects

Smelly feet are one thing. But feet that continuously stink, regardless of how much you try to make the smell go way, are a whole different problem. Yes, this is a real issue. You can use anti-fungal powder, wash your feet daily in the shower just like you should, but still have feet that smell … Continue reading Do You Have Smelly Feet That Won’t Stop Stinking?

Dry and cracked heels are actually a bigger deal than they first sound. That’s because they can fully break and begin bleeding with much less stress than softer, moist heels. And those open wounds, which you may not even notice at first, can get infected. So your heels really are something to pay attention to … Continue reading What to Do about Dry and Cracked Heels

You’ve probably heard by now that we carry CBD-based products to help you relieve your foot and ankle pain without any side-effects. And you probably know that CBD oils contain less than 0.3% THC, which means they’re fully legal in Texas. But you may not know about the two main forms of CBD available. And … Continue reading The Differences Between Full and Broad Spectrum CBD Tinctures