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.
How to Safely Pop a Blister - IF you absolutely must!
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.
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Understanding the Causes and Symptoms of Heel Pain
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.
Heel Pain and Running: How to Prevent and Treat It
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.
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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.
7 Tips for people who work on their feet all day
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.