If you’re living with diabetes, monitoring your health daily is vital to keeping the disease in check. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes, which are chronic conditions that impact your body’s uses of blood sugar, can result in the risk of developing a host of foot problems. This is because diabetes can cause damage to your nerves and reduce the amount of blow flow to your lower extremities, which could lead to conditions such as foot ulcers, diabetic neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease.
A lot of us dread going to the doctor, no matter the kind. We put off going to the dentist, getting a check-up and everything else in between for as long as we possibly can, but in the end, we are just doing more harm to ourselves.
At Certified Foot and Ankle Specialists, we’ve made it our mission to get patients back on their feet as quickly and safely as possible.
Even though bunions are a common foot deformity, there are misconceptions about them. Many people may unnecessarily suffer the pain of bunions for years before seeking treatment.
Sculptra Injections are available for patients who have pain in the ball of the foot where there are bony prominences and/or recurrent calluses. The injectable liquid is used to add volume to areas of the body to create a soft, natural cushion. Sculptra is very safe and, in 2009, received full FDA approval for cosmetic use in the United States.
Even if varicose veins aren’t causing you any pain, you might be considering treatment options because of how they make you feel. They most often appear dark purple or blue and some patients state that it keeps them from enjoying their normal lifestyle because they want to avoid their legs or feet from being shown. The good news is that your podiatrist is able to help treat varicose veins so you can get back to being your best, active you.
Simply put, stem cells greatly accelerate your body’s ability to heal and repair damaged tissues, thus providing relief without surgery!
Your feet carry you around every day, so make sure you’re paying attention to them! There are easy steps you can take to keep your feet and ankles pain-free, and these include wearing the proper footwear, self-examining your feet daily, and good hygiene. Healthy feet will help you remain active and have a healthy lifestyle, so follow the guidelines below to properly care for your feet at home.