Many people associate skin cancer with sun or other UV light exposure. However, even though your feet and ankles don’t typically get a lot of sun, they are still subject to developing cancerous lesions. And since people aren’t typically looking out for cancer on their feet, a tumor can develop and spread, often with deadly results. It’s always a good idea to have any skin growths on your feet checked by your podiatrist since cancer can mimic benign growths like warts and moles.
Read MoreA small amount of pain in the heel is normal after a hard day’s work or from playing sports vigorously. But if the pain in your heel doesn’t subside after a day of resting, you may have an injury.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Importance of Foot Care for Diabetics
Check Your Feet Daily: Daily foot examination are important for diabetics. Please inspect your feet for signs of diabetic foot problems or abnormalities.
Read MoreThere are wart treatments available over the counter, but they are often ineffective in treating plantar warts. To prevent regrowth, our Podiatrist must remove the entire wart. Be sure to get in touch with Maple Springs Foot Center for expert foot care.
Read MoreA heel spur is a protruding growth of calcite deposits that form as your body responds to abnormal rubbing and pressure. Heel spurs often occur in conjunction with the arch problems of plantar fasciitis.
Read MoreBig toe pain and stiffness can be caused by various conditions ranging from injury to systemic diseases like arthritis. Big toe pain and stiffness can be treated and prevented through proper diet and by wearing properly fitted shoes with custom orthotic inserts expertly formed and fitted by our expert Podiatrists.
Read MoreEating foods that provide your body with a wide variety of immune-boosting nutrients is essential for staying healthy. The key word here is variety. Just eating a large amount of one healthy food won’t do it.
Read MorePaying attention to changes in discoloration of the nail plates and texture of your toenails can help warn you of the beginning of toenail ailments. This can help you avoid some of the more unpleasant outcomes.
Read MoreOne type of very aggressive skin cancer called acral lentiginous melanoma develops without any UV exposure at all. It can cause cancerous lesions hidden under the toenails or in thick skin on the soles or balls of the feet, so be sure to have regular visits with your foot doctor.
Read MoreOne common cause of heel pain, such as from blisters, is wearing poorly fitted footwear and the corresponding rubbing on the heel. Heel pain can also result from arch tears or radiating pain from another foot or ankle injury, so schedule now with Maple Springs Foot Center for the proper diagnosis and treatment.
Read MoreWhile having untreated flat feet doesn't cause problems for everyone, flat feet can cause considerable foot and ankle pain for many people. The often-unconscious alteration in foot placement to avoid arch pain can also cause alignment problems and pain with your knees, hips, and back as well.
Read MoreHaving a feeling that your feet are burning is a fairly common occurrence that can be caused by a wide variety of factors. With diseases like diabetes and peripheral artery disease, a burning sensation is often accompanied by numbness and tingling.
Read MoreYes, Podiatrists treat toenail disorders. The most common toenail conditions a podiatrist treats is ingrown toenails and toenail fungus. An ingrown toenail can also cause minor pain and intermittent problems initially and get progressively painful and possibly infected as it progresses
Read MoreThe plantar fascia is the wide band of connective tissue that spans your foot’s bottom between the toes and your heel to form your arch. When this sensitive tissue becomes damaged and stressed from working and exercising, it can cause extreme pain and discomfort in your arch and heel area, where the tissue attaches to the heel bone. In addition to plantar fasciitis, painful and protruding heel spurs may also result from this stress and pressure.
Read MoreYour nervous system provides the sensory and motor information that your muscles and other bodily systems need to operate. Should I be worried about my numb or tingling feet?
Read MoreThere are many great benefits to working out, exercising and sports activities. Unfortunately, all that added stress and pressure increases the chances of getting a foot or ankle injury.
Read MoreYour arches are composed of a transverse section and two longitudinal sections that combine to cover the bottom of your foot. The interaction of these segments of the arch with the many tendons, muscles, and other foot components leads to many opportunities for arch pain to develop. Fortunately, you can prevent many arch related problems by visiting your foot doctor to get evaluated adequately for footwear and orthotic inserts.
Read MoreExcessive pressure and rubbing from your footwear can cause painful blisters to develop on your feet. Your inflamed skin responds to the pressure caused by poorly fitting shoes and repetitive motions from exercise, work, and sports by secreting fluid under the surface layers to help soothe the inflammation
Read MoreWhile fungal toenail infections don’t usually cause much pain and discomfort in the early stages, as the problem progresses, the nails will become discolored and brittle, and a foul odor is often emitted as the fungi feed on your skin, oils, and sweat. Early treatment of fungal toenail infections will help prevent the need for complete toenail removal surgery, so be sure to see your Maple Springs Foot Center, LLC Podiatrist.
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