Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

Pregnancy and Swollen Feet Swelling of the feet during pregnancy is incredibly common and usually not a cause for concern. While you may not have full control over your swelling, there are steps you can take that might reduce your discomfort. Avoiding standing for...

Diagnosing and Treating Ankle Sprains An ankle sprain is one of the most common sports injuries that occurs when ligaments that keep the ankle stable are damaged.  Ankle sprains are commonly caused by a twist of the ankle, and athletes whose sports require frequent...

Why Live with Pain and Numbness in Your Feet? Suffering from this type of pain? You may have the foot condition known as Morton’s neuroma. Morton’s neuroma may develop as a result of ill-fitting footwear and existing foot deformities. We can...

What Are Common Symptoms of Toenail Fungus? Toenail fungus can cause a great deal of discomfort and foot pain. Some common symptoms of this condition may include discoloration, brittleness, and thickening of the affected toenail. In severe cases, the nail may lift...

What is Turf Toe? Turf toe, as the name suggests, is a sprain of the big toe joint that is especially common among athletes who play on artificial turf. This type of sprain often occurs during sporting activities such as football, soccer, gymnastics, and...

Foot Stretches May Prevent Muscle Cramps There are specific stretches that can be performed which can benefit the feet and ankles. Calf stretches are helpful in stretching the Achilles tendon, which is located at the back of the leg. Its purpose is to connect the...