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.
Your toenails do more than complete a pedicure — they reveal vital clues about your overall health. From discoloration to thickening, these subtle changes can signal infections or even underlying conditions. Keep an eye on your nail health and step confidently with care.
People say ‘eyes are the windows to the soul’, but as a Houston podiatrist, I see your toenails as a reflection of your health. Now is a great time to focus on getting healthy toenails you will be proud to show off in sandals. More than looking good, your toenails can reveal important information about your body’s health.
Menopause affects more than hormones—it can trigger foot pain and strain your pelvic floo
Menopause is a major transition for many women. Along with hot flashes and mood changes, foot pain is often overlooked. Those sore, achy feet aren’t just an inconvenience, they signal changes in your body. Ignoring menopausal foot pain can put your pelvic floor health at risk.
So, how exactly does menopause affect your feet? And why should you worry about the pelvic floor when your arches flatten or your heels start to crack?
Flat feet is a condition in which the entire sole of the foot touches the ground
Flat feet, also known as pes planus or fallen arches, is a prevalent condition affecting millions of people worldwide that can lead to pain or discomfort in the feet, ankle, or knees and can complicate balance. If you suffer from pain due to fallen arches, learning more about the different flat foot treatment options will allow you to relieve your pain and get back to comfort, mobility, and stability in your everyday life. At Deniel Foot and Ankle Center, we have specialists committed to delivering advanced and individualized treatment options for patients with a common presentation of flat feet, as well as other problems related to the feet.
The NBA playoffs highlight talent and endurance, but this past season was dominated by Achilles tendon injury, which is frustrating. Big names like Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard, and Jayson Tatum all suffered the same setback.
Unfortunately, this isn’t new territory for basketball fans. Remember the 2019 NBA Finals? Kevin Durant tried to push through after sitting out with a calf injury. His return was short-lived—one quarter into Game 5, he suffered an Achilles tendon rupture that kept him off the court for years.
