A cyst is a bulging, fluid, or pus-filled pocket that develops in the flesh somewhere on the body, which is common on the feet. If you know what to look for, you’ll notice a cyst sooner than someone who doesn’t.
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If you find out that you have flexible flat feet, this might not be great news. Over time, flexible flat feet can be a contributing factor in a wide variety of conditions including pain in foot, knees, hips or spine.
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If your son or daughter is experiencing foot pain, the first step on the road to recovery is a visit with your foot doctor. Your podiatrist will begin the appointment with a careful and thorough examination resulting in specific and accurate diagnosis.
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It’s important to make warming up and cooling down part of your exercise program. Doing so reduces your risk of injury. Here are three simple stretches that we recommend
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February is American Heart Month. You might find an instruction to care for your heart unexpected coming from your podiatrist, but the link between cardiac health and foot health is an important one.
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Do you have plans to celebrate Valentine’s Day soon? Dr. Jason Grossman recommends that you also take the opportunity to say Happy Valentine’s Day to yourself…specifically to your feet!
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Sprains, fractures, and other foot and ankle injuries are common this time of year as many Advanced Feet and Ankle Care patients ramp up their exercise routines. Recovery from an injury or surgery will take time and effort on your part.
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Your foot pain or discomfort might be trying to give you clues about your overall health. Keep an eye out for these symptoms and conditions.
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Like other specialists, your podiatrist is a doctor who has undergone extensive training including a hospital residency. He or she is uniquely qualified to care for your feet, ankles, and lower legs.
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Has someone you know told you that an Epsom salt soak will ease discomfort due to sore muscles, joint disorders, arthritis, or skin conditions?
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The holidays are over and here we are in the New Year. Many people have made a list of resolutions – things they want to change (or perhaps strive to maintain) in 2020. Have you made a list of resolutions, and is your foot health on it?
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Heel pain is a common reason for patients to visit their foot doctor. Sometimes, such as after foot and ankle injuries, the cause of the heel pain is obvious. Your foot doctor will be able to determine the source of your discomfort and to help you feel better.
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Pregnancy may be affecting the wellness of your feet, ankles, and lower legs. It’s important that you take steps now to preserve and protect the health of this part of your body during and after your pregnancy. Here are some tips from Jason Grossman, DPM to keep you feeling good through delivery and beyond
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Everyone enjoys a bit of pampering! Here are some holiday gift tips from Dr. Jason Grossman to keep feet, ankles, and lower legs feeling great:
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Have you ever heard of gout? You might think it’s an old-fashioned disease that people lived with hundreds of years ago, but that’s a misconception.
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children who participate in sports and dance are at an increased risk of foot and ankle injuries. When you know what to look for, you can help your child stay safe and healthy. Be alert to the signs and symptoms of these common problems:
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Charcot foot, also known as Charcot arthropathy, is a disease that affects the bones and soft tissue in the feet.
Read MoreRunners enjoy their sport for many reasons. It’s great for cardiovascular health and fitness, it’s relatively inexpensive, and it’s easy to do on most days. Most people wouldn’t pick summer as their favorite season for running because heat humidity take a toll. But there are advantages to summer running, including long daylight hours that make it possible to run at times when it’s typically dark out.
Read MoreThere are sections of bones that are known as growth plates located throughout the growing body. There is a growth plate in the metatarsal bones, the long bones that run along the foot and connect with the toes. Freiberg’s diseaseoccurs when a series of microfractures develop in this growth plate and disrupt the circulation in the bone, leading to a loss of blood flow and eventually to a condition known as avascular necrosis(cellular death) in the head of the bone.
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