Having ingrown toenails is a normal podiatric issue that we often see at our practice. They happen as the side of your toenail presses into the skin, potentially permitting germs into your bloodstream.

Maple Springs Foot CenterJuly 9, 2021Maple Springs Foot Center

Neuromas Don’t Stop on Their Own

Neuromas are a painful and irritating occurrence that can appear between the toes. They are benign groupings of nerves that develop from constant friction usually caused by improper shoes. They can cause slight pain but have the tendency to produce severe pain that can spread to the ball of the foot.

Ankle Fractures Take a Toll

Ankle fractures bring the pain, in a big way. It is a part of the body that takes a great amount of weight each day.

3 Uncommon Reasons You Need a Podiatrist

There are many obvious ways to tell you need to see a podiatrist about your foot or ankle problems, but what about when it’s not so obvious?

Podiatrist, podiatryMaple Springs Foot CenterFebruary 6, 2021Maple Springs Foot Center

Runners Must be Wary of Achilles Tendon Injuries and Certain Antibiotics

Achilles tendon injuries are known to be caused by intense activities, but not many know that antibiotics are also a cause for concern. In fact, the FDA has warned that a certain class of antibiotics, fluoroquinolones, could cause problems with the Achilles tendon and can be a problem for runners.

There is Hope after an Ankle Sprain

Ankle sprains are not a light foot injury for some. They seem to happen quickly and without much warning. It does happen to many people and you could experience mild to severe pain depending on how bad you sprained your ankle.

Your Stem Cells as Your Personal Supporter

Do you think that Stem Cell Therapy can’t help you? Well, think again. It’s not something futuristic.

Stem CellsMaple Springs Foot CenterNovember 3, 2020Maple Springs Foot Center

Your Feet in Nature - 5 most helpful tips

Autumn season is here and there’s no better time to start hiking than today. Unless, of course, you’re new to hiking

Diet Hacks for Tackling Gout

For anyone who’s recently been diagnosed with gout or is at risk for developing gout, keeping a special eye on your food intake becomes so much more important to do on a daily basis

Diet, gout, Swollen feetMaple Springs Foot CenterSeptember 6, 2020

Ankle Fractures Can be Dangerous for the Elderly

Ankle Fractures can be overwhelming to anybody, but the elderly can be especially susceptible to this awful injury. Simple ankle fractures, described as compound fractures from general and routine activities, can significantly impact an elder person’s life expectancy.

Podiatrists for Arthritis Management

Sometimes we wonder what happened to our youth when we wake up and things are aching and cracking as we stretch to prepare for the day. For some people, this wondering starts earlier than it does for others!

Neuromas are a common issue with runners

For those of us who frequently jog or run to stay fit and active, developing neuromas are a common issue with runners. Neuromas in the feet generally produce a scorching sensation or numbness in the front of the foot near the toes.

Diabetic Feet Requires Meticulousness Care

Diabetic foot care involves more than a slight inspection and instead requires a diligent undertaking to ensure life-threatening complications are not easily allowed to develop.

Painful Ankle Fractures

Ankle fractures can be very painful as well as traumatic due to the significant detrimental impact they have on your stride and overall comfort.

Soccer Players Must Tackle Ingrown Toenails

An Ingrown Toenail can cause significant pain and inconvenience for many. However, it can be a condition that soccer players must pay extra attention to. Ingrown toenails happen as the edge of the nail bends inward into the skin.

Flat Feet Need an Arch

Flat feet are not good companions because they don’t have the right bend in their arch and can cause pain. Flat feet can also cause other difficulties due to the far-reaching effects a fallen arch can have on your overall stability.

The Feet & Heartbeat Connection

New discoveries are being made every day in the vast world of modern medicine. Sometimes you see two different realms of medicine and might never consciously think about how they might overlap

Hammertoes Are Harsher Than You May Believe

Let’s talk about hammertoes and the harshness they can bring to your toes over a short period of time. First, they can happen when there is an inequity with muscles and ligaments throughout the toe joint.

Proper Geriatric Foot Care is Worth It

Proper foot care at an elder age is very important to sustaining proper foot and ankle health. Our Foot Doctors at the Maple Springs Foot Center, LLC can provide wonderful advice and treatment as it pertains to geriatric foot care.