When we think about weight loss, we often picture nutritionists, personal trainers, and family doctors as part of the team. But did you know that a podiatrist can be a key partner in helping you succeed?
As a podiatrist specializing in functional and lifestyle medicine, I work with patients not just to treat foot and ankle conditions, but to support their overall health goals, including weight loss. Here’s how I can help keep you moving forward:
1. Treating Pain So You Can Stay Active
Heel pain, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and other foot and ankle conditions can make it difficult—or even impossible—to exercise. If every step hurts, it's hard to stay motivated.
At Lighthouse Foot and Ankle Center, we take a comprehensive approach to treating your pain. This may include advanced therapies like laser treatments, custom orthotics, shockwave therapy, and targeted lifestyle modifications to reduce inflammation. By addressing your pain early and effectively, we help you stay active, which is essential for weight loss success.
2. Improving Biomechanics for Safer, More Comfortable Movement
Carrying extra weight can put additional stress on your feet, knees, hips, and back. Poor foot alignment or unstable arches can make that stress even worse, leading to injuries that derail your progress.
Through careful evaluation of your gait, posture, and foot structure, I can recommend orthotics, exercises, and footwear modifications that improve your biomechanics. Better alignment means less pain, fewer injuries, and more efficient movement—all key to building consistency in your fitness journey.
3. Reducing Inflammation Through Functional Medicine
Excess weight and chronic inflammation often go hand in hand. Persistent inflammation not only makes weight loss harder but can also worsen foot and ankle conditions.
By incorporating functional medicine principles, we address inflammation from the inside out, looking at diet, sleep, stress management, hydration, and other lifestyle factors. Sometimes small changes, like improving gut health or eliminating trigger foods, can make a big difference in how you feel and move.
4. Providing Motivation and Accountability
Sometimes it just helps to have one more cheerleader on your team. My goal is to be a supportive partner, celebrating your wins and helping you navigate challenges. When your feet feel good, your body moves better—and when you move better, you feel empowered to keep going.
5. Offering Personalized Solutions, Not One-Size-Fits-All
Everyone's weight loss journey is different. Whether you’re walking, doing yoga, training for a 5K, or just trying to get up and down the stairs without pain, your foot and ankle needs are unique. I personalize your care to match your goals, your lifestyle, and your body’s needs.
Ready to Move Forward?
If foot or ankle pain is slowing you down—or if you just want expert support along your weight loss journey—let's work together. At Lighthouse Foot and Ankle Center, we’re here to help you take the next step toward a healthier, more active life. Call us at 207-774-0028 or visit our website to learn more.