Many of my patients are disappointed when I scold them for wearing high heeled or unsupportive shoes. They come to the doctor asking for a solution to their foot pain, but are unhappy when I tell them their poor choice of shoes is a large part of the problem.    The bad news: just like…

 “I walk like an old lady/man when I get out of bed in the morning.”         This is probably the most common story that we hear in our office every day.  If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. You are also not beyond help.  You are probably suffering from plantar fasciitis, a painful…

A lot of my patients complain about their shoes being too heavy, and causing pain across the top of their arch. When I recommend a solid, supportive athletic shoe, they claim they can’t wear them because of the discomfort they cause. Most of these people have a decently high arch with a bony bump on…

How does my nail stay attached to my toe? Your toenail dives under the skin on three sides, just for a few millimeters. This keeps the nail tacked to your toe and keeps debris from getting underneath the nail plate.   How does my nail grow? There is a line of cells called the Nail Matrix…

     On average, it takes about 6-9 months for patients to notice the results of treatment for thickened, discolored, and unsightly nails. That’s a long time! With this lengthy time frame, how can patients be truly confident that their nail treatment plan is being effective?        Antifungal nail treatments have evolved greatly over time. Between…

I’ve never operated a forklift. I’ve never directed a plane in to an airport to land. I’ve never driven a truck cross-country, and I’ve never reprogrammed a computer. But I’ve fixed ingrown toenails. At last estimation, I’ve fixed over 400 of them in the last four years. I can’t speak Italian, but you can be…

We all know smoking is dangerous for your lungs and heart, but did you know that smoking can also be dangerous for your feet? Sometimes a doctor can simply look at a patient’s feet and tell if they smoke. A smoker’s skin usually tends to be thinner and reddish in color. Your feet are furthest…

Compression sleeves where developed to provide the optimal amount of compression for athletes, triathletes, and cyclists. Compression sleeves increase the amount of oxygenated blood delivered to the muscles, helping to force out lactic acid build up that causes muscle soreness post-workout. This increase in oxygenated blood helps to energize your legs pre-workout, enhance athletic performance…

  True or False: My Feet Will Hurt So Much After Bunion Surgery! Most patients are pleasantly surprised that the pain they experience after bunion surgery is not nearly as severe as they were lead to believe it may be by family members or friends.  The pain experienced after the surgery can be minimized by…

Plantar warts and nail fungus affect people of all ages and backgrounds. It is seen among people who play sports, children, adolescents, or the elderly. There is no reason to hide your toes or nails anymore. Laser Treatment is the answer. With as few as one to two treatments you can rid warts and nail…