How to Lower Your Achilles Tendon Injury Risk
If you’re an athlete playing on turf, or you’re a serious runner, you’re probably worried about getting an Achilles tendon injury. After all, earlier this year, Aaron Rodgers of the NFL’s NY Jets showed us how serious this kind of injury can be, when his tendon ruptured, taking him out of the game for the…
Why Treating Neuropathy Could Save Your Life
With diabetes, high blood sugar can damage your nerves, causing neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy is painful. It leaves your feet numb, tingling or with shooting pain. Many providers have a hard time treating neuropathy. But in our Spring and Tomball, TX podiatry practices, we can treat neuropathy. And we have many different treatment options. Just ask…
What is a Medical Pedicure and Who Needs One?
If you’ve seen our medispa in the office, you may be wondering what is a medical pedicure? Simply put, it’s a pampering procedure designed to protect and enhance your foot health. UNlike some spa treatments, a medi-pedi places more focus on your skin and nail health. Yet, during your pedicure at our medi-spa, you’ll enjoy…
Got heel pain? Bursitis could be to blame
Here in our Spring Hill and Tomball podiatry practices, we see many patients whose heel pain is caused by bursitis. But what is bursitis? And how can we treat this condition to relieve your discomfort? Here’s what you need to know! What is bursitis? If you have bursitis, that means you’ve developed inflammation in the…
Why You’re More Likely to Get a Plantar Fasciitis Diagnosis in Spring
Did you know many of our patients get a plantar fasciitis diagnosis in spring? That’s right, many people’s favorite season also spells big trouble for heel pain! After all, this is the season when people decided to walk more places, giving the car a brief break. Often, they’re walking on hard concrete, which puts lots…
Who Should I see for a Broken Foot?
When you think you have a broken foot or ankle, you might head to the emergency room for x-rays. But guess what? That’s actually not your best treatment option. At the emergency room, you’ll probably face a long wait for x-rays. And then, the technician reading your film likely won’t be a foot and ankle…
Here’s Why Women Get More Stress Fractures
Studies show that women are at a greater risk of developing stress fractures than men. Reasons for this increased risk include hormonal differences, increased bone density, and higher rates of inadequate nutrition. Now, athletes in general are at the highest risk for this injury. And that’s because they often change the intensity, frequency or duration…
Why You Have Smelly Ballet Flats, and How to Fix That
It’s no secret that ballet flats are one of the season’s hottest shoe styles. But, as many fashionistas are discovering, they’re also one of the stinkiest. But why are you dealing with smelly ballet flats? And how can you remedy that issue, while also supporting your feet? Keep reading to find out! Why You Have…
Heat or Ice for Injuries: What’s Better for your Ankle?
If you’ve twisted your ankle and are in pain, you may be wondering: should I choose heat or ice for injuries? After all, the question is valid. And both heat and ice can help you if you’ve suffered a foot or ankle injury. Yet, immediately after twisting your ankle, stubbing your toe, or dropping something…
Diabetes and Feet: All You Need to Know
Diabetes and feet don’t go well together. There are several ways the disease can impact your foot health. That’s why our Spring, TX podiatrist’s take so much care with our diabetic patients. That was the case for our patient James P., who recently shared: “I have been a patient for more than 10 years and…
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