Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

How Foot Pain Affects Mobility and Balance Foot pain can have a major effect on mobility and quality of life. Many people experience pain in the toes, ball of the foot, arch, or heel. When the feet hurt, simple activities become more difficult. Standing for long...

Comparing Types of Jones Fractures A Jones fracture and a pseudo Jones fracture both affect the long bone on the outer side of the foot near the little toe. However, these fractures happen in different areas and heal in different ways. A pseudo Jones fracture, also...

Understanding Foot Corns A foot corn is a thickened area of skin that develops from repeated pressure or friction. It often appears as a small, raised bump with a hardened center that can become painful when pressed. There are different types of corns. Hard corns...

Pesky Ingrown Toenails Ingrown toenails, which account for about 20 percent of all foot issues, develop when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin. The affected toe may look red, swollen, and tender. In some cases, pus or an infection may develop....

Reasons for Visiting a Podiatrist Foot, toe, and ankle problems can affect comfort, balance, and the ability to stay active. A podiatrist is trained to diagnose and treat conditions that cause foot pain, swelling, or difficulty when walking. Common reasons to visit...

Do Your Child’s Feet Hurt? Have your child’s feet been examined lately? Healthy feet are happy feet. If your child is complaining of foot pain, it may be a sign of underlying...