Here’s a tough question: Should you wear shoes in the house?
Walking barefoot on hard floors can lead to heel pain and infections. Protect your feet with supportive house shoes designed for comfort and healthy movement.
We know going barefoot outside isn’t right. Whether you are walking across the yard, heading into a locker room, or by the community pool, shoes are a must because they protect your feet from germs, injuries, and fungus.
But what about when you are at home? Your floors are clean, so walking barefoot can’t be that bad… right? Well, it depends. While there are times when barefoot living at home is fine, many people underestimate the harm it can cause to their feet, especially if they struggle with foot pain, plantar fasciitis, or other conditions.
Ingrown toenails can be painful, but treatment is quick, gentle, and helps kids get back on their feet fast.
Almost every parent has searched online for answers about their child’s symptoms. Sometimes, the information you find is accurate, but other times it can be misleading. This can lead to unnecessary worry or risky home remedies for problems that need a doctor’s help.
At DeNiel Foot & Ankle Center, we see this with ingrown toenails in children. From toddlers to teens, this common condition causes red, painful toes that leave kids limping. Today, we will play a “fact or fiction” game to debunk the myths surrounding ingrown toenails and then walk you through safe and effective treatment options.
Heel pain can disrupt your day. Even walking to the kitchen or standing too long may hurt. The good news? Relief doesn’t require complicated treatments—simple, targeted stretches. We will discuss common heel pain causes and three stretches you can add to your routine. With consistency, these moves reduce pain, improve flexibility, and help prevent foot problems.
If you are living with a bunion, you know it begins as a small, barely noticeable bump that slowly becomes something that affects every moment of your day. From putting on shoes in the morning to whether you can handle an evening walk, bunions take over more of your life than you ever imagined. What many people don’t realize is that bunions impact your lifestyle, mobility, and even confidence. Let’s take a closer look at how they do it and what you can do to regain control.
If you’re a runner, you know your feet take a beating every time you lace up. With all the miles, fatigue, and occasional pain, your feet handle a lot. Most runners are familiar with injuries such as plantar fasciitis, heel pain, ankle sprains, or stress fractures. But there’s another small but important bone you might not know about: the cuboid bone.
This bone may be small, but an injury can stop your training and make walking very painful. Here’s why the cuboid bone matters, why runners sometimes have trouble with it, and how a Houston podiatrist can help you stay active and pain-free.
Marathon success starts long before race day — with the right training plan, proper gear, and expert support, you can stay healthy, avoid injuries, and cross the finish line strong.
Many runners put together a marathon training plan. Running 26.2 miles is a challenge that requires time, dedication, and effort. At DeNiel Foot & Ankle Center, we are proud of our patients who take this on, especially in Houston’s heat, and we want you to finish healthy, strong, and injury-free.
Before you lace up your shoes and hit the pavement, let’s break down what it really takes to prepare for a marathon safely. To guide you, we will explore three key areas: your health, time, and support system—each playing a role in your journey.
