running on fall leaves

How to Cure Running Foot Pain Fast Without Missing the Season

As cooler fall weather arrives in Georgia, local running clubs hit the pavement, and rucking enthusiasts head to the trails. Unfortunately, the sudden increase in mileage often brings stubborn overuse injuries. Many active adults assume a heel or ankle injury means spending six weeks on the couch. But it doesn’t need to be that way!

Growing Pains

“Growing Pains” or Something More?

While kids are resilient, their feet are still under construction. Ignoring subtle signs of structural issues now can lead to chronic pain in their teenage and adult years. At Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists, we believe early intervention is the key to a lifetime of healthy mobility. Use this checklist to determine if your child needs a professional evaluation.

The “Carnivore” Toe:

The “Carnivore” Toe:

But for many active, healthy patients, this dietary shift comes with a painful surprise: A red, hot, throbbing big toe that feels like it’s on fire. This is Gout, and contrary to popular belief, it isn’t just a “King’s Disease” for the elderly. We are seeing a spike in Gout attacks among younger, fit patients who have drastically increased their protein intake. Read on for Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists’ explanation.

Woman wearing a medical boot

Everything You Need to Know About Medical Boots & Braces

Your doctor hands you a prescription, but it’s not for a pill. It’s for a “boot” or “brace” with a confusing name and a medical code, like “L4360” or “L1906.”

Below, Atlantic Foot & Ankle has put together a simple guide to the devices we prescribe. Read on to learn more about what they do (and why they might be right for you!).

“Why Does it Feel Like There’s a Rock in My Shoe?”

“Why Does it Feel Like There’s a Rock in My Shoe?”

It’s a persistent sensation, as if a pebble, a bunched-up sock, or a marble is under the ball of your foot. You stop, take your shoe off, shake it out, and find…nothing. That sensation is often caused by Morton’s neuroma, a common and treatable condition. Read on to learn more about the issue and how Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists can help you step past it!

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