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Why Your Foot Pain is not a Do-It-Yourself Project

Why Your Foot Pain is not a Do-It-Yourself Project

Many people try to DIY their foot problems away. Do-It-Yourself projects are fun and rewarding, but this is not the case when it comes to your feet. DIY patients often spend hundreds of dollars on the wrong shoes and over-the-counter treatment without resolving their foot pain.

Frequently Asked Questions about Custom Molded Orthotics

Frequently Asked Questions about Custom Molded Orthotics

Custom Molded orthotics vs Over the Counter orthotics

  • Custom molded orthotics are directly molded to a patient's foot. OTC inserts are generic and may only address the arch height, high medium, and low. Sizing is based on a range of sizes, not your exact size.

5 Tips to Keep You on the Trail this Fall

5 Tips to Keep You on the Trail this Fall

Are you thinking about going hiking this Fall? You should! Maine has some of the most beautiful fall foliage in the world and it shouldn’t be missed. Here are some quick tips to keep your feet healthy and help you on the trail!

What is Disappearing Nail Disease?

What is Disappearing Nail Disease?

Have you noticed your big toenails are discolored and no longer grow to the end of your toes? You may have disappearing nail disease otherwise known as onycholysis. Onycholysis is when a person’s nail detaches and separates from the pink nail bed and skin replaces the nail. Although not a serious health condition by itself, if left untreated the nail may become permanently short and thick.

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

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.

How Does Laser Therapy Work for Pain?

How Does Laser Therapy Work for 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?