Is It Time to Ditch Your Standing Desk?
For years, we’ve been told that sitting for too long was terrible for our health. It would lead to weight gain, back pain, heart disease and more. As a result, many people decided that getting a standing desk was the best solution. Unfortunately, many who made that decision ended up in our office, seeking care…
Here’s Why These 8 Shoe Styles are Worst for Your Feet
Did you know that avoid the worst shoe styles for your feet is as important as wearing the right ones? In our Spring and Tomball, TX podiatry practice, we know that wearing the right shoes matters. With proper foot gear, you can avoid pain and walk or exercise comfortably. But with the wrong pair? Well,…
11 Ways to Stop Diabetes from Hurting Feet
November is National Diabetes Month, a time devoted to understanding this disease and its effects on your body. So, is diabetes hurting your feet? When you have diabetes, even small foot conditions can cause major problems. That’s why the American Diabetes Association has launched the Amputation Prevention Alliance. (More about that in a moment.) And…
3 Ways to Tell if You Have a Sprained or Broken Ankle
When you’re moving just fine and then you step the wrong way, you may feel pain in your foot or ankle. Right away, you’ll know something is wrong. But it may be harder to tell if you’ve sprained or broken your ankle, or simply experiencing a little discomfort. That makes a lot of sense, when…
Which Workouts Trigger Achilles Tendon Pain?
Are you trying to start a new exercise routine? Or does your work schedule keep you busy all week long, only leaving room in your schedule for weekend workouts? If so, you might be what we call a ‘weekend warrior,’ which is a term we use to describe someone who has periods of inactivity followed…
Here’s How We Care for Elderly Feet
As you age, your feet go through changes. So, to prevent pain and complications, they’ll require different forms of care and attention. Want to stay comfortable and active for years to come? Here’s how we care for elderly feet in our Spring and Tomball, TX podiatry practices. Elderly Feet: What Changes as You Age With…
How to Speed Up Broken Ankle Recovery Time
After an injury, most of our patients want to know their broken ankle recovery time. And they’re not alone. When the Northwestern Wildcats’ Venric Mark broke his ankle a few years back, he learned he’d be out for the rest of the season. As such, his team was worried that they’d lose out on appearing…
Avoid These Common Football Injuries
If your child is on the high school or college football team here in Spring or Tomball, TX, it’s important to watch for signs of football injuries. You see, because of the high speeds and hard hits that characterize this popular sport, players have a high risk for ankle and foot injuries. Want to know…
The Best Way to Get Safe Pedicures
Sometimes, you just need to relax and get your toenails looking pretty with safe pedicures. Maybe you’re avoiding salons, because of the cost or safety concerns. Or maybe you’re just crunched for time and squeezing in a home pedicure between work, virtual school and preparing those endless meals and snacks. We get it. But we…
Here’s Why Wearing High Heels Hurts Feet
Have you noticed that wearing high heels hurts your feet? Once, stilettos were a major staple in nearly every woman’s wardrobe. Now, in a post-COVID world, many women have swapped their heels for sneakers or flats. Here’s why that’s a good thing. Why Wearing High Heels Hurts Feet Many doctors tell their patients to avoid…