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Is Apple Cider Vinegar Good for Neuropathy?

Are you living with diabetic nerve pain and wondering, is apple cider good for neuropathy? Here’s what you need to know. Today, ACV has many reported health benefits, but only some of them are backed by research. So, is apple cider vinegar for nerve pain one of those proven benefits? Let’s take a closer look.…

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4 Moves (and One Tip) to Beat Flat Feet Problems

Most people have a visible arch in their feet; if you don’t, you might have flat feet problems. With this condition, one or both of your feet have no visible arch when you’re standing. This can lead to foot or heel pain, as well as other concerns. Luckily, the podiatrists at Louetta Foot and Ankle…

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Running After COVID? Here’s What You Need to Know

With wave after wave of variants, there’s a good chance you’ve had COVID. And if you’re a runner, you need to read this blog post. Because, according to a new study,  the virus can change your body kinetics. (Those are the forces that act on mechanisms like your running gait.) So, when you start running…

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Here’s How Our Athletic Trainer Can Speed Up Bone Healing

When it comes to bone healing after a foot or ankle fracture, our Spring TX podiatrists follow several steps. First, we have to diagnose your injury—and that means you have to come into the office. After all, one of our patients recently shared, “On my way to work I slipped and my foot was hurting.…

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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…

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Radiation Therapy Offers Help for Heel Pain

Do you need help for heel pain, but aren’t sure how to get it? Well, a new study could offer hope for pain relief. But before we treat heel pain, we always like to figure out the cause of your problem. So, let’s take a closer look at what causes heel pain, then offer some…

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Here’s Why Removing Bunions Makes Sense for Young Adults

Have you been thinking about removing bunions? But you’re young, so you feel like there’s no rush to schedule surgery? You may want to reconsider that decision. And here’s why. Removing Bunions: Important at Any Age If you’re a women, you’re already facing higher bunion risks. In fact, women are nine times as likely to…

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Why Diabetic Foot Care is Crucial

Diabetic foot care is one of the most important ways to prevent complications. Now, when conversation turns to diabetes management, most people focus on maintaining blood glucose levels.  They also try to boost physical activity, and lose some weight, especially with Type II diabetes. Of course, all of that is very important. But many seem…

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Here’s How to Spot Flat Feet in Children Before they Cause Trouble

  Are you worried that flat feet in children will cause your little one pain? Do you wonder when you need to seek help for your child’s flat feet? Here’s what you need to know! A Child’s Changing Body Children are in a constant state of growth and development, so they often require frequent shopping…

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What are Orthotics and Why Would I Need Them?

If you’ve been living with chronic foot or heel pain, you may have heard that custom orthotics could offer pain relief.  But what are orthotics? And how are they different from over-the-counter shoe inserts? Well, for our patients, they’re often the solution to chronic pain. That was the case for Cheryl L, who recently shared:…

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