Helpful Tips & Advice from Our Board-Certified Podiatrist
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Big Toe Pain
There are many reasons why your big toe could hurt. We put a tremendous amount of weight on this part of our foot. It’s a wonder our big toes can hold up to so much pounding. We’ll often see someone come in with big toe pain but have no visual signs of anything...
What’s Causing Pain in my Arch?
Pain in the arch of the foot is quite common. Adults and kids are equally prone to pain here. In kids, flat feet are most often the foot type that causes arch pain; in adults, high arches can also be the culprit. Arch pain can occur because of an injury, but most...
You Really Don’t Have To Live With Foot Or Ankle Pain
It’s amazing to us how many people come to our offices saying, “I thought I just had to live with this pain.” Have you ever thought that about foot or ankle pain? We’re puzzled why people run to the Dentist for a toothache or mouth concern but don’t run to a...
Orthotics
Orthotics (custom arch supports) Are A Magical Remedy For Many Foot And Ankle Conditions According to research, approximately 85% of foot and ankle conditions improve or are cured by Orthotics. Please understand that we’re referring to custom-made inserts (for your...
Better Shoes
If a better pair of shoes doesn’t solve your foot pain… … Don’t think trying another pair will do it. Many people make this mistake, thinking that a certain pair of shoes will be the answer to their foot problem. They’ll purchase multiple shoes and hope one will be...
Heel Pain… A Very Common Foot Problem
PAIN IN THE HEEL IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON COMPLAINTS I SEE. IN FACT, ACCORDING TO STUDIES, OVER 2 MILLION PEOPLE SUFFER WITH THIS CONDITION YEARLY. WHY IS IT SO COMMON? IS IT BECAUSE WE ARE AN ACTIVE SOCIETY AND PUT TOO MUCH STRESS ON OUR FEET? THE ANSWER TO THIS...
Wappingers Falls Foot Specialist Answers: Should You Start to Worry?
Should you start to worry? “Should I be worried about this sharp pain in my foot?” Certainly, this is a question our Wappingers Falls foot specialist hears often. The answer is… it depends. How long has it occurred? Where is it located? Does it happen only when you’re...
Neuroma in Wappingers Falls, NY – What a Weird Feeling…
“Why do I feel like I’m walking on a marble or my sock is bunched up?” We get this question quite frequently. It’s a weird feeling people get on the ball of the foot, usually under the middle toes. If you Google what might be causing this feeling, the most common...
Wappingers Falls Podiatry Expert Explains How Foot Types Differ
Wappingers Falls Podiatry Expert Explains How Foot Types Differ Many people don’t realize that the structure of the foot varies from person to person! There are many different foot types, from a moderate arch to flat-footed, to high arched. Each foot type requires...
Podiatry Care Specialists in Wappingers Falls, NY Give Advice for Kid’s Foot Pain
Podiatry Care Specialists in Wappingers Falls, NY Give Advice for Kid's Foot Pain Foot pain in children is common and can be easily diagnosed and treated by our podiatrist. Since kids are active and are often involved in sports, they are susceptible to injury. Our...