Blog

What’s a common ailment that many people don’t even realize they have? Two words: bone spurs. In fact, around 40% of the US population has a bone spur without even knowing it! Let’s talk about these bony growths, how they form, who gets them, and how they’re treated. What Are Bone Spurs? Also known as …

Continue reading “What Are Bone Spurs and How Are They Treated?”

What isn’t there to love about running? It’s great for your health, helps release stress-fighting endorphins, and it’s free. Like any other form of exercise, however, running can pose some risks to runners, and many common injuries can bring any athlete to their knees. Here’s the great news: just about all of these injuries are …

Continue reading “10 Essential Tips for Preventing Common Running Injuries”

As an athlete, you’re always on your feet. If you want to keep your feet in tip-top shape and avoid injury, you’ll want to schedule an appointment with your podiatrist. Here’s why.

Have you ever stopped to think about just how awesome your feet really are? The sheer biomechanics that go into each step you take are frankly mind-blowing. For instance, one of the foot’s unsung heroes, the arch, works hard to evenly distribute our body weight as we walk, dance, and move. If you have flat …

Continue reading “Everything There Is to Know About Flat Feet”

It happened again. You decided to slip on your sneakers and hit the pavement for a while. Unfortunately, you got a little too ambitious and walked longer than you expected in newer shoes, and you can start to feel a blister coming on. What should you do? We’ve got all the answers to help you …

Continue reading “Blisters Bugging You? Here’s Exactly What You Should Do”