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If you struggle with chronic foot pain, custom orthotics could be the right solution for you.The foot is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints and over 100 ligaments and tendons that work together to provide daily support for activity. As people age, the cushioned support that keeps this system from injury begins to break…

A podiatry clinic is exactly what a person needs when dealing with feet discomfort or pain. It is difficult to grasp how important feet are until something happens that leaves someone unable to walk. When a foot issue is severe enough, even putting a little bit of pressure on the foot leads to excruciating pain.A…

Any discomfort around the ankles is called ankle pain. It could be caused by a number of things from a medical condition like arthritis, to an injury like a sprain. The National University of Health Services states ankle sprains are the most common cause of ankle pain, making up about 85 percent of all reported…

If you are having pain or itching on the skin of your feet and know that it is not normal, a foot doctor can help. People are often told that foot problems are “just a part of life,” but the truth is that there is always a cause. Determining what is causing your pain and…

Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis are two of the most prevalent causes of heel pain. They are more common in older people, people with a history of intense activity or for those who wore high heels for many years. While for most the pain is solely an annoyance, for some people it is debilitating.Heel spurs…

Ingrown toenails can be very painful. Unfortunately, they typically do not go away on their own. It is necessary to visit a foot doctor in order to solve this common but painful problem before it turns into an infection.The exact treatment method a podiatrist recommends depends on how ingrown the toenail is and is also…

Bunion removal surgery is something that a physician who has training specific to feet, such as a podiatrist, should address.  Even the most adventurous of patients will find that at-home self-care related to bunions is not feasible and removing the bunion altogether is simply not a possibility with a doctor's assistance. People who truly want…

Most of the patients who visit a doctor's office to speak with a foot specialist are adults. This is because foot problems become more common and prominent as people age. However, podiatrists also treat children and encourage parents to recognize the signs that their child should visit a foot doctor.Here are a few signs to…

We are an ankle injury specialist that helps people to improve their health and mobility through a comprehensive treatment plan. If a traditional family doctor has not been able to provide the level of relief that is necessary to feel better, it is wise to call us for help. Since this is what we do…

Many people experience foot pain on a daily basis, much of which is caused by plantar fasciitis or similar overuse injuries. Not many types of pain are as debilitating as foot pain. It can make moving in general a hassle and cause you to feel hopeless. Tissue damage in the foot caused by everyday wear…

There are several reasons to visit a podiatrist in Pocatello. As a foot doctor, we are focused on the health of our patients' feet, ankles, and even their calves. Our focus is on helping our patients to live their best quality life and we do this by ensuring that foot pain or weakness does not…

We provide a variety of solutions for geriatric foot care that helps our elderly patients to maintain or regain their mobility. It is common for elderly folks to have foot problems. With age, it becomes even more common for people to suffer from things like heel spurs, diabetic foot infections or plantar fasciitis. Fortunately, we…