Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

Treating Peripheral Neuropathy  Peripheral neuropathy occurs when nerves in the extremities become damaged and dysfunctional. Peripheral neuropathy can cause numbness, tingling, burning/shooting pains and muscle weakness in the feet, along with cramps, swelling,...

Solutions for Sweaty Feet Do you regularly soak through your socks and shoes, regardless of the weather? Are you worried about leaving behind wet footprints when you walk around barefoot? Excessively sweaty feet may be a sign of a condition called plantar...

Plantar Fasciitis PreventionPlantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot injuries and the most frequent cause of heel pain. This condition occurs when the plantar fascia, a ligament that runs along the bottom of the foot, becomes inflamed usually due to...

Do You Suffer From Painful Feet?Painful deformities, such as hammertoes, can be treated. Stop living with foot pain, and have beautiful feet again! The information provided in this article is not meant to be medical advice and is for educational purposes only. If...

Signs and Symptoms of Claw Toes If trying on shoes isn’t as much fun as it used to be, it may be caused by the development of hammertoes, also known as claw toes. This condition is recognizable by an unsightly bump on the knuckle of the toe, which can rub against...

The Importance of Diagnosing an Ankle SprainThe bones in the ankle are connected by a variety of ligaments. Ankle sprains occur when these ligaments become either overstretched or torn, usually because the ankle is twisted. Mild ankle sprains mean that the ankle is...