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4 Signs of a Stress Fracture in Your Foot
Stress fractures can be sneaky — they start out as an occasional pain in your foot and quickly graduate to something that hobbles you. That’s why seeking help at the first signs of a stress fracture is important.
Oct 16th, 2024
Are Plantar Warts Cause for Concern?

Are Plantar Warts Cause for Concern?
As the expression, “Pebble in your shoe,” illustrates, even the smallest problem in your feet can feel significant since you’re on your feet a lot. This often applies to plantar warts, which are more nuisance than danger.
Oct 9th, 2024

Neuhaus Foot & Ankle Announces Acquisition of Family Foot Centers
Neuhaus Foot & Ankle acquires Family Foot Centers with Dr. Chapman and Dr. Walters, expanding its standard of podiatric care throughout Tennessee. Cookeville, Crossville, Livingston and Smithville communities will now be served by Neuhaus Foot & Ankle.
Sep 27th, 2024
I Keep Spraining My Ankle. What Should I Do?

I Keep Spraining My Ankle. What Should I Do?
You have an ankle that’s giving you problems — it’s always giving out, it’s in chronic pain, and the joint sprains easily. This type of chronic ankle instability is common. Fortunately, there are solutions.
Sep 20th, 2024
Let's Talk About Gout

Let's Talk About Gout
More than 9 million adults in the United States have gout — a painful type of arthritis. The good news is that you can stay one step ahead of gout if you have a treatment plan in place.
Sep 19th, 2024

5 Ways to Care for Your Feet This Summer
It’s that time of year when you can free your feet from bulky cold-weather shoes and boots. As we make our way into summer, here are some great strategies for keeping your feet healthy. Keep reading!
Jun 19th, 2024
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Your Feet

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Your Feet
About 1.5 million Americans are living with rheumatoid arthritis. Often, the condition first presents in the feet. Here’s what we want you to know about this potentially debilitating form of arthritis.
May 9th, 2024
 Bothered by Your Warts? We Can Help

 Bothered by Your Warts? We Can Help
When warts develop on your feet, it’s typically in bothersome areas. The good news is that we can help clear away these pesky growths. Read on to learn more.
Jan 19th, 2024
Why You Shouldn't Ignore Plantar Fasciitis

Why You Shouldn't Ignore Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is difficult to ignore — the searing pain across the bottom of your feet certainly grabs your attention. It’s essential to address the condition quickly. Read on to learn more.
Jan 18th, 2024

5 Remedies for a Bunion Pain Flare-up
Usually, bunions are more of a hassle or aesthetic concern than anything else. However, even the slightest pressure is agony when the bony protrusion is inflamed. Here are some tips for relief.
Dec 6th, 2023

How to Prevent Foot and Ankle Pain as You Get Older
For years, your feet and ankles have carried you through life. Now that you’re getting older, it’s time to take some preventive steps to safeguard these important appendages. Read on to learn more.
Dec 6th, 2023
3 Early Warning Signs of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

3 Early Warning Signs of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

If you’re among the millions of Americans with diabetes, you’re at a greater risk for certain related health issues, and peripheral neuropathy is at the top of the list. Here’s how to recognize nerve damage.
Nov 3rd, 2023
Tips for Preventing Corns and Calluses

Tips for Preventing Corns and Calluses
While corns and calluses may not be serious medical conditions, they often become inconvenient. Try these prevention tips if you’re routinely dealing with uncomfortable corns and calluses.
Sep 7th, 2023
When to Consider Surgery for Your Hammertoe

When to Consider Surgery for Your Hammertoe
If the name is any indication, a hammertoe doesn’t sound like a pleasant condition — and it often isn't. While surgery isn’t always necessary for a hammertoe, it is an effective path toward comfortable walking.
Aug 3rd, 2023
5 Culprits Behind Heel Pain

5 Culprits Behind Heel Pain
Pain in your foot can be debilitating, but when it’s in your heels, getting around becomes a challenge. If your heel is painful, here are five common causes. Read on to learn more.
Aug 3rd, 2023
Are Bunions a Hereditary Foot Problem?

Are Bunions a Hereditary Foot Problem?
If you want a glimpse into your future health, you often don’t need to look much further than your immediate family. Genetics play a significant role in your health, including conditions like bunions. 
Jul 14th, 2023
5 Ways to Prevent Runner's Toe

5 Ways to Prevent Runner's Toe

The benefits of running are almost unlimited, so it’s frustrating when an issue like runner’s toe gets in the way. Here, we review five ways to keep this pesky problem from developing.
Jun 7th, 2023
4 Tips for Flat Feet and Fallen Arches

4 Tips for Flat Feet and Fallen Arches
Your arches are slowly collapsing, and your feet have flattened. Now, you want to know how to address the issue. In this blog, we examine four great tips for dealing with flat feet and fallen arches.
Jun 7th, 2023
Stiff, Achy Feet: Could It Be Osteoarthritis?

Stiff, Achy Feet: Could It Be Osteoarthritis?
Each of your feet contains 26 bones and 33 joints, so it should come as no surprise that arthritis can impact these lower appendages. If you want to get to the bottom of your stiff, achy feet, read on.
May 4th, 2023
Preventing Ankle Instability After a Severe Sprain

Preventing Ankle Instability After a Severe Sprain
Each year in the United States, two million people sprain an ankle, and 20% go on to develop chronic ankle instability. Is there a way to prevent it? Yes, with the right care, patience, and protection.
Apr 5th, 2023
5 Lifestyle Habits for Managing Ankle Arthritis

5 Lifestyle Habits for Managing Ankle Arthritis
When you develop arthritis in joints, such as your ankles, you want to improve your mobility. Here, we review five steps you can take to manage ankle arthritis. Read on to learn more.
Mar 13th, 2023
How to Get Rid of a Painful Wart

How to Get Rid of a Painful Wart
Do you have a wart (or several) on the soles of your feet, making walking painful? Thankfully, several solutions can help you find relief from painful plantar warts. Read on to learn more.
Mar 13th, 2023
4 Effective Gout Treatments for Less Pain

4 Effective Gout Treatments for Less Pain
There are few things like a gout attack — the pain, the sleeplessness, the hobbling around. When you’re in the midst of a painful gout flare-up, there are options for relief, and we review them here.
Feb 17th, 2023
How to Exercise Your Way to Plantar Fasciitis Relief

How to Exercise Your Way to Plantar Fasciitis Relief
Plantar fasciitis can be very painful, often making your first steps in the morning excruciating. The most effective way to treat plantar fasciitis doesn’t come from medications but through exercise. Read on to learn more.
Feb 15th, 2023
How to Keep Your Blister From Worsening

How to Keep Your Blister From Worsening
While a blister may not seem like a big deal, when one develops on your foot, it can be more problematic than others. Here’s how you can best manage a blister on your foot to ease discomfort to prevent complications.
Jan 13th, 2023
Is Nail Fungus Contagious?

Is Nail Fungus Contagious?
You’ve developed toenail fungus, and now you’re worried about it spreading. Or a loved one has it, and you’re concerned about catching it. In both cases, you are right to be cautious. Keep reading to learn why.
Jan 13th, 2023
How to Prevent Severe Bunion Pain

How to Prevent Severe Bunion Pain

Bunions make wearing shoes nearly impossible, as even the slightest pressure leads to considerable pain. When bunions are inflamed and the pain is severe, there are steps you should consider.
Dec 11th, 2022
Tips for Avoiding Foot Pain During the Holidays

Tips for Avoiding Foot Pain During the Holidays
From running around shopping to standing for hours at gatherings, painful feet are common during the holiday season. Here are some tips to keep your feet healthy through the holidays and beyond.
Dec 11th, 2022
5 Important Ways to Encourage Blood Flow to Your Feet

5 Important Ways to Encourage Blood Flow to Your Feet
When something is compromising blood flow in your body, the effects often show up first in areas that are farthest from your heart, such as your feet. Here are some tips to keep the blood flowing to your feet.
Nov 8th, 2022
Blister

How to Tell if Your Blister Is Infected
While a blister on your foot may not seem all that significant, its location can make getting around uncomfortable. But if the blister develops an infection, this seemingly minor problem can become a cause for concern.
Oct 11th, 2022
Managing Sleep When You Have Gout

Managing Sleep When You Have Gout
When you’re experiencing a gout flare-up, the odds are good that your sleep is being disrupted. Unfortunately, when you’re not getting enough sleep, your gout may worsen. Read on to learn more.
Sep 14th, 2022
Can Plantar Warts Spread?

Can Plantar Warts Spread?
You’ve developed plantar warts on your feet, and you’re worried they might spread. There’s potential for any wart to spread, but prevention is easy thanks to effective treatments.
Sep 7th, 2022
4 Effective Treatments for Painful Bunions

4 Effective Treatments for Painful Bunions
So you’ve developed bunions. At first, you're not thrilled by their appearance, but now they’re also causing pain and discomfort. Here are four options to help you find relief from painful bunions.
Aug 10th, 2022
How to Run Safely When You Have Plantar Fasciitis

How to Run Safely When You Have Plantar Fasciitis
Running is an important part of your life and greatly improves your physical and mental health. The last thing you want is to discontinue the practice because of plantar fasciitis. Here are some tips to keep on running.
Aug 8th, 2022
Can a Tendon Tear Heal on Its Own?

Can a Tendon Tear Heal on Its Own?
The tendons in your feet and ankles are incredibly tough tissues that play a significant role in your mobility. So, if you tear one of these tissues, you want to understand the healing timeline and whether you might need intervention.
Jul 6th, 2022
When It's a Good Idea to Seek Treatment for Calluses

When It's a Good Idea to Seek Treatment for Calluses
Most everyone develops calluses at some point, but some can be more problematic than others, especially those that develop in weight-bearing areas on your feet. Here’s when to seek our help for calluses.
Jun 1st, 2022
Treating Your Plantar Fasciitis With Orthotics

Treating Your Plantar Fasciitis With Orthotics
Whether you’ve been through plantar fasciitis once or it’s a recurring problem, you don’t want to feel that searing pain again. Here, we take a look at the role that orthotics can play in helping to improve your plantar fasciitis.
Jun 1st, 2022
5 Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis

5 Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Your feet undergo a fair amount of abuse under the best of circumstances, but when you add an issue like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), things can get worse. Here’s a look at the signs of RA in your feet and how we can help.
May 1st, 2022
How to Manage Neuropathy in Your Feet

How to Manage Neuropathy in Your Feet
Nerve damage in your feet, or peripheral neuropathy, affects at least half of those who have diabetes. Our goal is to help you to avoid permanent nerve damage in your feet through vigilant management.
May 1st, 2022
Preventive Health Benefits of Custom Orthotics

Preventive Health Benefits of Custom Orthotics
Bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis — these are just a few of the most common issues that occur in your feet. If you want to stay one step ahead of your foot health, custom orthotics are a great choice.
Apr 5th, 2022
How to Prevent Nail Fungus Infections

How to Prevent Nail Fungus Infections
As the temperature begins to warm, you can ditch the socks and boots and let your feet enjoy the fresh air. But the last thing you want is for a toenail fungus to force your feet back into hiding, and they shouldn’t if you follow these tips.
Apr 5th, 2022
Can a Plant-Based Diet Help My Gout Symptoms?

Can a Plant-Based Diet Help My Gout Symptoms?
The incidence of gout in the United States has doubled in the past two decades, and diet plays a significant role. Explore how a plant-based diet can prevent this painful condition from flaring. Read on to learn more.
Mar 8th, 2022
5 Common Sports Injuries That Affect Your Feet and Ankles

5 Common Sports Injuries That Affect Your Feet and Ankles

Outside of rowing, it’s hard to think of a sport that doesn’t rely heavily on your feet and ankles. As a result, these areas of the body are prone to injury. In this article, we outline five of the most common sports injuries.
Mar 7th, 2022
5 Effective Treatments for Foot Warts

5 Effective Treatments for Foot Warts
You’ve developed painful warts on the bottom of your feet, and you want them gone. Here’s a look at four ways we can effectively eliminate plantar warts, allowing you to walk with ease again.
Feb 6th, 2022
Do High Heels Fuel Bunion Pain?

Do High Heels Fuel Bunion Pain?
Ask any foot health expert about the pitfalls of high heels, and you’ll likely receive a lengthy response. Many painful problems can arise because of high heels, and exacerbating bunion pain is one of them.
Feb 4th, 2022
Tips for Easing Your Plantar Fasciitis Pain at Home

Tips for Easing Your Plantar Fasciitis Pain at Home
The pain that comes with plantar fasciitis can be sharp with your first steps in the morning. To help you jump out of bed without pain, we recommend these tips. Read on to learn more about easing your plantar fasciitis pain.
Jan 11th, 2022
Can I Prevent Getting Nail Fungus?

Can I Prevent Getting Nail Fungus?
While toenail fungus may not be a serious medical issue, the problem can be incredibly frustrating once it takes hold. The best way to deal with toenail fungus is to prevent it in the first place. Here are some tips.
Jan 4th, 2022
How Do Orthotics Work?

How Do Orthotics Work?
Perhaps you’ve heard a friend rave about their new orthotics, or you’re encountering problems with your feet and looking for answers. Here, we explore the often invaluable role that orthotics can play in your mobility.
Dec 9th, 2021
Are Calluses Serious?

Are Calluses Serious?
Calluses — those areas of thick, hardened skin on your feet — can range from mild nuisances to significant sources of pain. Here’s a look at when calluses can become serious and how we can treat them.
Dec 9th, 2021
What's Causing Your Painful Gout?

What's Causing Your Painful Gout?
You’re tired of losing sleep to a big toe that’s throbbing with pain thanks to gout. While there are steps we can take to solve your immediate discomfort, it’s essential to address the underlying cause for longer-term relief.
Nov 9th, 2021
How Diabetes Can Affect Your Foot Health

How Diabetes Can Affect Your Foot Health
Of the many complications caused by diabetes, those that affect your feet are among the most common and significant. Here’s a look at how diabetes can impact your feet and what we can do to prevent complications.
Nov 9th, 2021
The Link Between Your Immune System and Warts

The Link Between Your Immune System and Warts
You’ve developed uncomfortable warts on your feet, and they won’t go away. That could mean that your immune system isn’t responding to them properly. Here’s a look at the link between plantar warts and your immune system.
Oct 10th, 2021
4 Ways to Prevent Bunions

4 Ways to Prevent Bunions
Perhaps you’ve seen bunions in a friend’s feet, or you’re noticing an alarming shift in the shape of your own feet. Whatever the case, you want to avoid problematic bunions from developing. These tips can help!
Oct 8th, 2021
3 Risk Factors for Fungal Nails

3 Risk Factors for Fungal Nails
While toenail fungus may not be the most serious problem, the infection is stubborn once it takes hold. To prevent the infection, it’s helpful to understand the risk factors. Read on to learn more.
Sep 15th, 2021
Who’s at Risk for Osteoarthritis?

Who’s at Risk for Osteoarthritis?
When osteoarthritis develops in your feet and ankles, it can make moving about your life painful. Here’s a look at some of the factors that may place you more at risk for this common form of arthritis.
Sep 8th, 2021
What to Do About Flat Feet

What to Do About Flat Feet
Flat feet may be something you were born with, or you may acquire them as an adult. In either case, there can come a time when you may need some help with this structural problem, which we explore here.
Aug 16th, 2021
Diagnosing Foot and Ankle Injuries

Diagnosing Foot and Ankle Injuries
Any time you injure your feet or ankles, you’re reminded just how much you rely on them. To restore pain-free movement as quickly as possible, it’s important that you seek a professional diagnosis.
Aug 16th, 2021

Uric Acid and How It Works in Your Body
If you’ve ever had gout, you’re likely familiar with uric acid and the role it can play in causing a painful flare-up of this form of arthritis. Here’s a closer look at gout and how you can control it through uric acid management.
Jul 27th, 2021

How to Prevent Bunions
Perhaps bunions run in your family, or you’ve seen friends go through bunion surgery. Now, you want to avoid painful bunions from developing in your feet. Read on to learn a few tips that can help.
Jul 18th, 2021

Do Your Shoes Fit Properly?
Most of us have nursed a blister or two from ill-fitting shoes, but constantly wearing shoes that don’t fit properly can lead to painful structural changes in your feet. Here’s a look at how to choose a shoe that fits.
Jun 28th, 2021

How Cryotherapy Helps Get Rid of Warts
While not necessarily dangerous, plantar warts can be an incredibly frustrating and uncomfortable condition to manage. If you’re tired of ineffective, over-the-counter treatments, explore how cryotherapy can help.
Jun 28th, 2021

When to Consider Bunion Surgery
You watch as your big toe slowly turns toward your other toes and a large bump forms on the inside of your foot. Is this a bunion? Will you need surgery? Let’s take a look at some key points to consider.
May 13th, 2021

Toe Fractures: Why Some Are Serious and Others Aren't
Broken toes are extremely common, but differentiating between a problematic fracture and one that just needs a little taping can be tricky. Here are some tips to help guide you on when to seek our care for a toe fracture.
May 13th, 2021

Lifestyle Habits to Prevent Warts
While warts may not be a major medical concern, they can be painful and unsightly. To avoid the problem altogether, we’ve pulled together some tips to keep warts at bay. Read on to learn how to protect yourself from contracting warts.
May 10th, 2021

How to Prevent Athlete's Foot
Athlete’s foot isn’t a dangerous medical condition for most, but it can make for an uncomfortable and sometimes painful experience. Not only is it common among athletes, but others as well. Here are a few tips to keep athlete’s foot in check.
May 6th, 2021

Is Toenail Fungus Contagious?
While not necessarily a serious issue, toenail fungus can be a frustrating condition that forces you into a months- or years-long battle. Here’s how a fungal infection develops and what you can do to prevent it.
Apr 4th, 2021

Adult-Acquired Flatfoot: Is It Serious?
Adult-acquired flatfoot is a complex condition that affects five million people in the United States. For some, the problem presents nothing more than a mere nuisance, while others struggle with persistent pain.
Apr 1st, 2021

4 Treatments that are Proven to Alleviate Pain from Neuroma
Even a seemingly small problem in your foot can have a major impact on your life as you struggle to get around. Take Morton’s neuroma as an example. This pinched nerve can make every step a painful one. Fortunately, there are treatments.
Mar 4th, 2021

5 Signs of Gouty Arthritis
Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis, affecting up to 4% of adults in the United States. To help you determine whether you have gouty arthritis, here are the top five signs to watch out for.
Feb 7th, 2021

Common Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries
Few sports don’t involve your feet and ankles. Therefore, if you play sports, they put these areas at risk of injury. Here’s a look at five of the most common foot and ankle sports injuries. Read on to learn more.
Feb 7th, 2021

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