"Oh, my aching feet” is a phrase you hear often from pregnant women. But, are sore feet a symptom they just must deal with during pregnancy? The answer is “no.” There are many remedies available to help alleviate foot pain. Women often experience foot pain during pregnancy because of increased weight, foot instability and swelling. In the last five years, I’ve seen an increase in pregnant women with foot pain because more women than ever before are active, even running marathons, during their … [Read more...] about Enjoy Pregnancy Without Foot Pain
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Healthy Feet Make the Best Dancing Feet
Being “light on your feet” when dancing is not entirely true; dancing the night away can take a toll on feet and ankles. Both professional and amateur dancers can suffer foot injuries that can stop the show, as witnessed this season on the popular reality-television show, “Dancing with the Stars.” The most common types of dance-related foot and ankle problems are overuse injuries, which occur because of the repetitive movements in dance. More than 50% of dance injuries occur in the foot and … [Read more...] about Healthy Feet Make the Best Dancing Feet
Exploring Mysterious Foot Bumps
"I’ve got this lump on my foot; what could it be?” As a foot and ankle surgeon, I am asked this question quite frequently. I always explain that because bumps on feet can signal both serious and non-serious conditions, it is always best to have all lumps and bumps properly examined by a foot and ankle surgeon. Bumps on feet can vary in size, from that of a pea to the size of a golf ball. They can also vary in location, from the arch of the foot to the ankle area or elsewhere. They may or may … [Read more...] about Exploring Mysterious Foot Bumps
Foot Lumps and Bumps
"I've got this lump on my foot – what could it be?" As a foot and ankle surgeon, I am asked this question quite frequently. I always explain that because bumps on feet can signal both serious and non-serious conditions, it is always best to have all lumps and bumps properly examined by a foot and ankle surgeon. Bumps on feet can vary in size, from that of a pea to the size of a golf ball. They can also vary in location, from the arch of the foot to the ankle area or elsewhere. They may or … [Read more...] about Foot Lumps and Bumps
Got Gout? Holiday Season Triggers Painful Feet
Got gout? If so, here’s an important tip for surviving the holidays: Watch what you eat and drink. Changes in diet, including overindulging in certain foods and beverages, can cause gout attacks this time of year. Gout attacks are extremely painful. They are caused when uric acid accumulates in the tissues or a joint and crystallizes. This most commonly occurs in the big toe joint but can occur in other parts of the foot, ankle and leg. Gout is a disease that results from an overload of … [Read more...] about Got Gout? Holiday Season Triggers Painful Feet
