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Heel Pain
Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
Is Your Heel Pain Coming From Your Back or Your ...

Discover the connection between back pain, plantar fasciitis, and heel pain. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatments to find lasting relief for your discomfort.

Is Your Heel Pain Coming From Your Back or Your Foot? Understanding the Connection Between Back Pain, Herniated Discs, Spinal Stenosis, and Plantar Fasciitis
Cold Feet
Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
What to Do About Cold Feet: Causes, Treatment, ...

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.

What to Do About Cold Feet: Causes, Treatment, and When to Seek Help
Winter Foot Care
Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
What to Look for When Shopping for Socks This ...

Find the perfect winter socks with our guide! Learn about materials, fit, and care to keep your feet warm, dry, and healthy this season.

What to Look for When Shopping for Socks This Winter
Ingrown Toenail
Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
The Advantages of Onyfix Nail Bracing for ...

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.

The Advantages of Onyfix Nail Bracing for Ingrown or Pincer Toenails
custom orthotics
Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center
The Benefits of Custom Molded Orthotics for ...

Boost winter sports performance with custom-molded orthotics! Enjoy enhanced support, comfort, and injury prevention in ice skating, skate skiing, and downhill skiing.

The Benefits of Custom Molded Orthotics for Winter Sports: Ice Skating, Skate Skiing, and Downhill Skiing

Foot Health

How Your Feet Reveal Your Overall Health: What to Watch For

How Your Feet Reveal Your Overall Health: What to Watch For

Discover what your feet reveal about your health! Learn how symptoms like cold feet, swollen ankles, or foot pain can indicate underlying health issues. Call 207-774-0028.

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Preventing Plantar Warts: Tips for Keeping Your Feet Healthy and Wart-Free

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Preventing Plantar Warts: Tips for Keeping Your Feet Healthy and Wart-Free

Plantar warts, also known as verrucas, are small, noncancerous growths that appear on the soles of the feet. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are highly contagious, making them a common problem for many people.

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Dr. K's Tips for Keeping Your Feet Healthy with Diabetes

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Dr. K's Tips for Keeping Your Feet Healthy with Diabetes

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. According to the CDC website, more than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of them don’t know they have it. 96 million US adults - over a third - have prediabetes, and more than 8 in 10 of them don’t know they have it. Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States and may be underreported.

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Why do I have pins and needles sensation in my feet?

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Why do I have pins and needles sensation in my feet?

Do you experience pins and needles or sharp shooting pains in your toes or feet? Are the sensations worse at night? Has your balance gotten worse? You may be experiencing peripheral neuropathy, a nerve problem far away from your spinal cord.

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What is the difference between an orthotic and insert?

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Orthotics and inserts each are effective in treating foot and ankle conditions such as neuroma, and plantar fasciitis. While the two terms are used interchangeably, they are different! What makes an orthotic different than an insert?

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Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease during American Heart Month

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Peripheral artery disease or PAD is a common circulatory problem where the arteries are narrowed, restricting blood flow to your limbs. If you have PAD, your legs will not receive enough blood flow to keep up with the demands of walking, standing and exercising.

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Foot Ulcers: Seek Professional Care Right Away

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Foot ulcers are deep sores or a break in the skin that can easily become infected and worsen. Foot ulcers require immediate medical attention because if they are left untreated, they can affect deeper layers of the skin and even the bone.

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Take Good Care of Your Feet: A New Year’s Resolution that You Can Keep

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We’ve got a great idea for a New Year’s resolution that is good for you and easy to keep. This year, keep your lowly feet in mind and resolve to take good care of them with these simple and economical foot care tips.

Get In Touch

PHONE: (207) 774-0028

Lighthouse Foot and Ankle Center, PC
23 Spring St. Suite B
Scarborough, ME 04074
FAX: (207) 774-0063

Office Hours

We are seeing patients in office Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:00pm.

You may call our office directly during normal business hours or contact us via the patient portal.

Contact Us

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