Pain in the back of your heel Many people experience pain in the back of their heel. Some may even feel a large bump in the painful area. This pain may be due to Achilles Tendinitis, an inflammation of the Achilles tendon at its insertion site on the heel bone. The...
Cold toes could be a serious condition. There are several things that can cause cold toes. Poor circulation, a condition known as Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), is one of the most serious. If the circulation to the toes isn’t good for an extended period of time,...
Happy 4th of July! With all the barbecues that people are going to, it looks to be big meat eating weekend. Gout sufferers will have more of a challenge enjoying these barbecues. Gout is a common term but a lot of people don’t understand what it really is....
Many people don’t realize how custom orthotics can save you money in the long run. Some smart insurance companies are covering orthotics not just for diabetics but for people with plantar fasciitis and bursitis, too. Here is why – If you can avoid a...
There are a lot of reasons to schedule a Doctor’s appointment – when you are in need, such as illness, pain, or a yearly physical. At our office we find a lot of our patients have foot pain and need to get in to see us right away. If you have an infected...
This weekend I marched to the beat of a lot of drums. I marched down the streets of Wappingers in the Dutchess County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Although it was over 2 miles, the march seemed short as I walked by the cheering crowds celebrating Saint...