Discover the connection between back pain, plantar fasciitis, and heel pain. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatments to find lasting relief for your discomfort.
Learn about common causes of cold feet like Raynaud’s and poor circulation, plus tips for prevention, treatment, and when to see a specialist for lasting relief.
Find the perfect winter socks with our guide! Learn about materials, fit, and care to keep your feet warm, dry, and healthy this season.
Discover pain-free Onyfix nail bracing for ingrown and pincer nails! Non-invasive, no downtime, and safe for most patients, Onyfix restores natural nail shape and comfort.
With the arrival of summer, it's time to soak up the sun and enjoy outdoor activities. However, for individuals living with peripheral neuropathy, the summer heat and potential hazards can pose unique challenges. Here are some essential tips to help patients with peripheral neuropathy make the most of the summer season while keeping their feet safe and comfortable.
As a podiatrist, I often encounter patients struggling with fungal infections of the feet. Athlete’s foot infections can be uncomfortable, scaly, red, itchy, and persistent if not treated properly. Ignoring thick yellow crumbly toenails will spread if left untreated.
Foot health is crucial for overall well-being, and for those who require orthotic support, having a second pair of custom-molded orthotics can bring numerous advantages. Ordering a second pair of orthotics is much more straightforward because most of the work has already been completed by the doctor, including biomechanical evaluation, diagnosis, and prescription writing.
Sandal season is almost here. New shoes can mean new hot spots and blisters on your feet and toes. The best predictor of a blister is an area that has previously blistered.
Once a blister develops, it can be very tempting to pop it. If the blister is intact and not painful we recommend leaving it alone. Foot and toe blisters can be prone to infection due to sweating and bacteria lurking in our shoes.
You may have hammertoes if you’ve noticed a bend in your toes that won’t go away.
Your toes may be working extra hard to compensate for a tight Achilles tendon causing you to grip the ground as you walk. Over time the toes become contracted. Hammertoe is a general term. A true hammertoe has a bend at the middle joint of the toe. If the bend appears in the joint near your toenail, we call this a mallet toe.
Not all heel pain is from plantar fasciitis. Heel pain can be caused by a variety of conditions, one of which is Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. This condition is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome in the wrist, but it occurs in the ankle. It is a result of compression of the posterior tibial nerve, which runs through the tarsal tunnel on the (medial) inside of the ankle. This compression can lead to pain, tingling, and numbness in the heel and foot. Typically folks have pain toward the end of the day with tarsal tunnel syndrome rather than pain when getting up from a seated position like with plantar fasciitis.
Running is a great way to stay in shape and improve overall health, but it can also lead to heel pain also known as plantar fasciitis. If you're a runner who is experiencing heel pain, you're not alone. Don't worry, there are ways to alleviate your heel pain and get you back on track. In this blog post, we'll provide you with some tips and tricks for preventing and treating heel pain so you can get back to running pain-free.
Does your job require that you stand for 5 to 8 hours each day? Have you gotten home to find that your heels and legs were aching after standing on concrete floors? Standing on your feet for work causes excessive strain on your back, hip, knees, and feet. If you are required to work even a few hours a day standing, do not miss these seven tips to avoid foot and leg pain.
A little more than half the patients we see come to the office with pain, pain in the ball of the foot from a neuroma, heel pain, ankle pain, arthritis, and tendonitis. Laser therapy in conjunction with taping, shoe recommendations, stretching and orthotics works fantastic for these conditions. But how does it work?
Lighthouse Foot and Ankle Center, PC
23 Spring St. Suite B
Scarborough, ME 04074
FAX: (207) 774-0063
You may call our office directly during normal business hours or contact us via the patient portal.
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Monday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM Friday Orthotic casting appointments only
Closed daily for lunch
between 12pm - 1pm
