If you need any type of foot/ankle correction or surgery, the winter (or when you are least mobile) can be a great time to schedule your treatment.  If you have any existing injuries such as an ankle sprain, fractured toe, etc., this article can also be helpful! Get comfortable – If you’re planning on healing quickly,…

Seeing family during the holidays are the best, but flying might not be the most pleasant especially if you tend to get swollen or bloated ankles/feet. Here are a few things you can do to prevent your ankles from blowing up on long flights. Drink Water – It may sound counter intuitive to drink water when…

If you have gotten injured and your doctor recommends that you stay off of your feet, please listen. However, if you’re allowed to resume some moderate exercising but aren’t sure where to start, this is a list of modified exercises you can do to stay healthy while you heal. Swimming NOT Running – If you are…

Your feet take a lot of abuse throughout the day, and they are probably very under appreciated.  If you choose the right shoes to wear, you can help keep your feet protected from over use and injury. Here are some of the best reasons to wear shoes that actually fit correctly and feel comfortable. Bone…

Tingling in our extremities can happen from something as simple as momentary lack of blood flow. However, constant tingling can mean something much more serious. Here are a few medical reasons for why your legs and feet might be tingling. Diabetes: Diabetes is one of the leading causes of random tingling or numbness in your…

Now that the weather is colder, it may be a little more difficult to get your exercise in if you’re used to exercising outside. But don’t worry, there’s many ways you can keep in shape without stepping out of your house! Here are a few ways you can maintain your fitness while the weather is…

A cyst is a sac filled with fluid that emerges from your tendon sheath or your joint capsule. Cysts can appear anywhere on your body and it’s not uncommon for cysts to pop up on your foot and ankle. Most of the time it’s nothing to worry about and it will go away on its own, but…

These days it’s common to see kids glued to a screen instead of running around outside. Videos and games have replaced outdoor exploration and simple social games. Kids are showing higher rates of obesity and other health issues. Also, being active isn’t just physically healthy, it’s also mentally healthy as well. Here’s a few things…

If you have a lot of foot pain, there are many things you can try to do. You can rest and put your feet up or massage out the aches. You can also try Yoga specifically for your feet. Here are a few poses and exercises to try to help strengthen and alleviate pain. Toe…

A dog is a man’s best friend for many reasons – they are lovable and loyal but they can also keep you healthy. Here are a few ways dogs help keep you healthy! Extra Exercise – Dogs need to be walked on average at least twice a day for 15 minutes each. Some dogs are more…