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Ouch! Every time you take a step it hurts. It feels like there’s no skin between the bone in your heel and the ground. Walking reasonable distances shouldn’t be a painful experience. But for many Americans it is. And don’t be like the many other Americans who decide to ignore the pain and do nothing … Continue reading What’s Causing Your Heel Pain?

Winter is here, and basketball, volleyball, and wrestling are in full swing. Football season’s wrapping up too. Regardless of the sport or sports your teen plays, their ankles are in danger. There’s a reason that in basketball they say “ankle breaker” when a player makes an awesome move. Have you ever rolled your ankle? Many … Continue reading How to Help Your Teen Protect Their Ankles During Winter Sports

At first, you have to be thinking: what does a foot and ankle medical practice have to do with diabetes? The two couldn’t seem farther apart. But if you’re a diabetic, have a family member who is, or know someone else with diabetes, the connection’s obvious. Diabetics often suffer from a nerve disorder called “small … Continue reading North Texas Foot and Ankle Now Helps Diabetics with Foot Problems

Winter sports are winding down – did your teen make the playoffs? Last month we covered how to prevent ankle sprains. But in high-impact sports like basketball and wrestling, ankle sprains sometimes happen even when you take every proper safety precaution. Your teen goes up for a shot and rolls their ankle awkwardly when they … Continue reading How to Recover from an Ankle Sprain

By now, Peyton Manning has played in what is likely the final Super Bowl, and game, of his career. Will the hallowed quarterback have been able to overcome the disruptive Panther defense? And will his own defense be stifling enough to keep the Panthers high-octane offense under control? It seems a distant memory now. But … Continue reading Lessons to Learn from Peyton Manning’s Foot Injury

Having the coolest shoes…who doesn’t want that? Nike, Adidas, Fila, And1 – they all have new and cool designs. Doesn’t the saying go,”If the shoe fits, buy another one just like it.” Today, because you do have so many choices, you can get the coolest shoes – and ones that protect you from painful injuries … Continue reading How to Choose Athletic Shoes that Protect You from Injury

Is pedicure safety really something you need to be aware of? It is. Because if you don’t watch it, you can walk away with an infection. Granted, the company doing your pedicure should be aware of all possible injuries that could occur at any time. However, not every company acts responsibly. So, you need to … Continue reading How to Keep Your Foot Safe During a Pedicure

Did you know that heel pain is the number one reason patients seek medical attention from a doctor that specializes in foot and ankle pain? That’s according to Podiatry Today, which also says about 70-90% of treatments for heel pain are successful. However, the problem is that the recovery from surgery can be long and … Continue reading New Medical Device Heals You Faster from Plantar Fasciitis and Eliminates the Need for Painful Surgery

Grace, beauty, and elegance. When you think of dance, that’s what comes to mind. You don’t think of neck injuries, a throbbing rotator cuff, lower back muscle spasms, aching knees, or painful pinching sensations in your heel. Yes, dance, as fun and graceful as it looks, has its own potential injuries, just like any other … Continue reading 5 Common Dance Injuries (And How to Treat Them)

Barefoot running has captured a dedicated following. Advocates claim it strengthens your tendons and ligaments, reduces your chance of injury, and all while helping you to develop a more natural way of walking and running. Opponents say it increases bone injury, pain, inflammation, and risk of further serious injury. So who’s right? What should you … Continue reading Barefoot Running: Effective or Dangerous?