A heel spur can be the cause of your heel pain. A heel spur is a calcium deposit that grows slowly as a small bony protrusion on the bottom of the heel bone.
Are Heel Spurs Related to Plantar Fasciitis?
Learn How To Prevent Falls During Fall Prevention Month
Consider Your Arch Type When Shoe Shopping
Toe Ulcer Treatment – Tenotomy – Frequently Asked Questions
Playing Football? Foot and Ankle Injuries and Prevention
Take Good Care of Your Orthotics So They Will Take Good Care of Your Feet!
Protect Your Children’s Feet To Avoid Summer Injuries
Prevent a Painful Gout Attack by Making Lifestyle Changes
If you have ever had an attack of gout, you would definitely know it! Gout is a form of arthritis that flares up suddenly, often in the big toe.
Wearing Flip-Flops Too Much? You May Get an Overuse Injury
Are You At Risk for Gout?
There are many types of diseases and conditions that, when developed, put you at risk of then developing other related issues. For example, when you have a disease like diabetes, you’re at a higher risk for developing other conditions like nerve disease and gout.
Tips to Identify Foot Pain
Maybe you’re thinking about finally scheduling an appointment at Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center to see one of our wonderful podiatrists. In an effort to get ready for that consultation, we urge you to focus on your feet during the days leading up to that appointment.
Top 8 Signs Your Feet Need Help
3 Reasons To See A Podiatrist
The importance of seeing your primary care doctor every 6 to 12 months is common knowledge, but what about seeing a podiatrist?
Bracing for Winter With Bunions
Out of all the different types of foot and ankle conditions you could develop, bunions are arguably one of the most painful during the winter season.
Restless Leg Syndrome - Not Just for Legs!
Top Four Tips for Fall
Exercise The Pain Away
Life Hacks for Ankle Injuries
Ankle fatigue is no joke. There is no one better suited to understand your struggle with ankle discomfort than a podiatrist like Dr. Michele Kurlanski.
A New Take On Nerve Pain
An innovative medical procedure called Neurogenx, proudly offered as a treatment option at Lighthouse Foot and Ankle Center, offers relief for those suffering from nerve pain.
Handling Hammertoe (Like A Pro)
This is commonly known as “hammertoe,” a condition where the muscles within the affected toe begin to weaken and cause digital contracture, i.e. abnormal tightening, which results in the physical deformity of the toe.