Find out when you should turn to a professional to treat your heel pain. While heel pain is often something that most people will ignore, there comes a time when you can no longer ignore it and will need to turn to your podiatrists in St. Louis, MO, who can address your concerns and get …
Say Goodbye to Embarrassing Toenail Fungus with New PinPointe FootLaser
Characterized by thick, unsightly, discolored nails, fungus-infected toenails can be irritating, embarrassing and painful. For years, the only treatments available for toenail, fungus were topical and oral medications or removal of the nail. Typically, the medications were largely ineffective and removal of the nail plate was painful and debilitating. Fast, Effective and Pain-Free Nail Fungus Treatment …
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Morton’s Neuroma: What is it and How to Stop the Pain
A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that can develop in various parts of your body. In the foot, the most common occurring neuroma develops at the base of the third and fourth toes. This condition is referred to as Morton’s neuroma. There are typically no physical signs of Morton’s neuroma, such as a lump …
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Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia denotes a common foot condition characterized by pain and inflammation of the joints and bones of the ball of the foot – the area just before the toes, also called the metatarsal region. Symptoms of metatarsalgia can develop suddenly, especially after an increase in exercise or high-impact activities, but normally the problems develop over …
Easy Ways to Prevent and Treat an Ingrown Toenail
Ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis, can be annoying and painful. This common condition occurs when the surrounding skin on one or both sides of the nail grows over the edges of the nail, or when the nail itself penetrates the skin. As the nail digs into the skin, redness, swelling, and pain are often …
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