Bump on your foot causing pain in heels or tight shoes
You are slipping into your favorite heels when a sharp pain shoots through the top of your foot. You glance down and notice a small, hard bump right where your shoe presses tightly; as a Houston podiatrist, this is common. That little bump? It’s likely a bone spur similar to a heel spur, but this is on top of your foot, and it may not be life-threatening; it can cramp your style and comfort.
Moisture control is key to controlling or eliminating foot fungus
Let me ask you something strange: What do your hairdryer and foot fungus have in common? More than you’d ever imagine! As your Houston podiatrist, I’m about to reveal a strange but brilliant trick that could revolutionize your foot care routine. Your blow-dryer isn’t just for bad hair days anymore.
At first, toenail fungus may seem like a small problem but for many people it can become chronic and uncomfortable, disrupting day-to-day living. This condition has a medical name: onychomycosis. It causes nails to become thick, discolored, brittle and, in many cases, painful. If not treated, toenail fungus will worsen in appearance and possibly spread to the point that it makes wearing shoes uncomfortable or even painful to walk.
Heel pain can completely take over your life. Everything you do, whether it’s walking, standing, or even exercising, can be virtually unbearable. For many patients, ongoing heel pain is often caused by a heel spur, which is an outgrowth of bone on the underside of the heel bone. If you are currently struggling with chronic heel pain and you’re thinking about your options for relief, understanding treatment for heel spurs and everything to expect before and after the procedure can help you find a path to lasting relief.
Introduction: The Shoe-Size Scandal You’re Not Seeing
Picture this: Your kiddo sprints through the park, climbs
Think your child’s shoes fit? Think again. Poor fit leads to foot pain, gait issues, and more
jungle gyms like a mini-Spider-Man, and somehow outgrows their shoes faster than you can say, “Wait, didn’t we just buy these?!” But here’s the sneaky truth—those shoes might’ve been too small before they started feeling tight.
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in your body. It connects your calf muscles to the heel bone. Although it is one of the strongest tendons in the body, it is still vulnerable to injuries, especially amongst athletes or individuals partaking in repetitive physical activity. In some instances, significant injuries (or chronic pain to the Achilles tendon) may require Achilles tendon surgery to return you to normal function and relieve pain.
