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How to Minimize Diabetic Foot Problems
posted: Apr. 02, 2018.
People with diabetes are prone to foot problems, often developing from a combination of poor circulation and nerve damage. Damage to the nerves in the legs and feet diminishes skin Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Corns and Calluses
posted: Mar. 16, 2018.
Corns and calluses are thick, hardened areas of skin that develop in response to your body's natural defense to repeated pressure or friction. While neither condition presents a long-term or Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
What Are Bunions?
posted: Mar. 05, 2018.
A bunion is an abnormal, bony prominence that develops on the joint at the base of your big toe. As the big toe joint becomes enlarged, it forces the toe Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Bone Spurs
posted: Feb. 20, 2018.
Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, can occur anywhere in the skeletal system, and the feet are no exception. Bone spurs are simply overgrowths of bone, which most commonly form Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Athlete's Foot
posted: Feb. 13, 2018.
Athlete's foot is one of the most common fungal infections of the skin and is frequently seen in our office. Whether you've had it or not, it's important to understand Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Relief for Painful Bunions
posted: Jan. 26, 2018.
If you have been suffering with painful bunions, relief is available. Several treatment options exist and a podiatrist can recommend which ones are right for you. For instance, surgical treatment removes the Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care, Podiatry, Foot Conditions, Heel Pain -
How to Care for Flat Feet?
posted: Nov. 27, 2017.
What your foot doctor in Fairfax wants you to know Flat feet are a common complaint, especially as you age. You may have no symptoms, and if so, you may not Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care, Podiatry, Foot Conditions, Heel Pain -
Caring for Your Feet When You're Diabetic
posted: Sep. 27, 2017.
If you're diabetic, you know you must pay close attention to your diet, activity level and medication. Controlling your blood sugar avoids the many complications of diabetes such as cardiovascular Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care, Podiatry -
Causes of Heel Pain
posted: Jul. 25, 2017.
Suffering from heel pain? Let’s get to the bottom of it together! You couldn’t wait to take that trip abroad; however, all that walking has taken quite the toll on your Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care, Podiatry -
How to Take Proper Care of Your Feet
posted: Jun. 21, 2017.
Bearing the brunt of your body’s weight and performing the most labor-intensive of daily tasks like walking or standing, your feet are the workhorses of your body. While the feet Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care, Podiatry, Foot Conditions, Heel Pain -
Treating Your Bunions
posted: Mar. 24, 2017.
You might be surprised to hear that managing your bunion symptoms is actually simpler than you might think. When patients find out that their painful foot problems are due to a Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care, Podiatry, Foot Conditions, Heel Pain, Foot Injury -
Is It Safe to Shave Off My Calluses?
posted: Jan. 31, 2017.
What your podiatrist in Fairfax wants you to know It’s common to have calluses on your feet. A callus is caused by repeated long-term friction from things like your shoes rubbing Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care, Podiatry, Foot Conditions, Heel Pain -
How Diabetes Can Affect Your Feet
posted: Nov. 28, 2016.
Common podiatry problems like athlete's foot, ingrown toenails, warts and calluses can be uncomfortable, inconvenient and painful under any circumstances. For people suffering from diabetes, even minor foot injuries or infections Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care, Podiatry, Foot Conditions, Heel Pain -
How Shockwave Therapy Can Help You
posted: Sep. 28, 2016.
Find out how shockwave therapy could eliminate your chronic foot pain. From physical activities to intramural sports to just walking on uneven surfaces, our feet take a lot of abuse. Over Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care, Podiatry, Foot Conditions, Heel Pain -
What Causes Corns?
posted: Jul. 26, 2016.
Corns can affect anyone and may become quite a nuisance if left untreated. However, corns actually form to protect your feet’s skin from further injury. Do you know how you Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care, Podiatry, Foot Conditions, Heel Pain, Foot Injury -
What Is An Ingrown Toenail And How Do You Treat It?
posted: May 23, 2016.
Any condition which affects walking or standing is frustrating and irritating, but especially frustrating are ingrown toenails. Left untreated, an ingrown toenail can be very painful. However, there are ways Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care, Podiatry, Foot Conditions, Heel Pain, Foot Injury