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Modern working conditions can wreak havoc on our bodies — too much standing or too much sitting. If you’re in the former group and spend most of your day on your feet, those same feet may be paying the price. One of the best ways to support your feet while...
While you may not receive a “Get Well” card from friends and family when you have an ingrown toenail, you do have our sympathies. As foot health experts, our team at Neuhaus Foot and Ankle knows how this seemingly small issue can lead to big pain. About 20% of visits...
Chronic diseases like diabetes can wreak havoc on your health over time. From vision loss to nerve damage in your feet, the complications of diabetes affect your body from head to toe, which means you must stay alert. Since November is National Diabetes Month, we will focus on the impact...
If there’s one universal truth about diabetes, it’s that it can impact your entire health and wellness. Just ask any of the more than 38 million Americans with diabetes and dealing with common impacts like nerve damage, vision issues, and poor circulatory health. If you find yourself in this group,...
Each of your feet contains 26 small bones. These bones are under more pressure than most of the other bones in your body. While these bones may be small, they’re quite strong because they, quite literally, carry you through life. However, if you pile on to their already heavy workload,...
It’s often the little things that have outsized results—a small bug bite that causes you to scratch all night or a wart on the bottom of your foot that makes every step uncomfortable. In this blog post, we want to focus on this second condition — plantar warts. While not...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENeuhaus Foot & Ankle Announces Acquisition of Family Foot Centers and Retirement of Dr. Chapman Nashville, TN – Sept. 27, 2024 – Neuhaus Foot & Ankle is excited to announce the acquisition of Family Foot Centers, marking a significant step in expanding our ability to provide exceptional podiatric...
You love getting out and moving around. Unfortunately, you have an ankle that’s intent on keeping you home. If your ankle frequently gives out and pain and inflammation are the rules and not the exceptions, then you’re likely dealing with chronic ankle instability. Each year in the United States, there...
When people learn that gout is a form of arthritis that usually only attacks the small joints in the big toe, they incorrectly assume that the condition isn’t serious. However, for the more than 9 million adults in the United States who have gout, they can attest otherwise. Unfortunately, gout...
The human body contains a whopping 60,000 miles of vessels that circulate your blood, and the entirety of your blood makes three round trips to your heart every minute. Just like a highway system, a blockage anywhere along the route, especially in major arteries, can have a significant impact on...
When describing toenail fungus, we often hear words like “stubborn” or “hassle,” and these descriptions are spot on. Toenail fungus isn’t usually medically serious. However, it can be a challenging condition to eliminate once it takes hold, so you want to do what you can to quickly contain the infection....
There’s a saying that when something is annoying, it amounts to, “A pebble in your shoe.” So, imagine there’s a foot condition that involves that very same symptom — the feeling like there’s a pebble in your shoe — except there's nothing there. This strange sensation is due to nerve...
The days are longer, the temps are higher, and you look forward to going out without bundling up, and that includes your feet. As you free your feet for summer fun, our team at Neuhaus Foot and Ankle wants you to keep some practices in mind to protect your feet...
Did you know that a whopping 30,000 people sprain their ankles daily in the United States? Or that plantar fasciitis sends two million Americans to the doctor each year? These are just two of the more common foot and ankle injuries that tend to favor active people. Our team here...
There are more than 100 types of arthritis that can lead to joint pain and inflammation in your body. When it comes to your all-important feet and ankles, rheumatoid arthritis affects about 1.5 million Americans, May is Arthritis Awareness Month, so our team at Neuhaus Foot and Ankle is focusing...
Your feet and ankles are engineering marvels — about one-quarter of the bones in your body are located in your feet. And that’s to say nothing of the effort your ankles make. In fact, by the age of 50, most people have logged about 75,000 miles on their feet and...
You feel pain in your lower legs, and even the smallest cut or blister takes a long time to heal. These are telltale signs of peripheral artery disease (PAD), which can significantly impact your foot health. As experts in the health of your lower limbs and feet, our podiatry team...
Ingrown toenails can top the charts when it comes to pain and discomfort. Millions of people can attest to this — up to 1 in 20 people have the condition at any given time, and ingrown toenails account for a whopping 20% of all foot problems. Our team at Neuhaus...
Tennessee might not be known for extreme temperatures, but we do have our fair share of hot and cold swings. For the millions of people who have peripheral neuropathy, mainly due to diabetes, temperatures can have an impact on symptom severity. Our team at Neuhaus Foot and Ankle specializes in...
Your feet have a challenging enough job carrying you through life, so you want to support their enormous daily efforts. Unfortunately, many of us are doing the opposite by wearing shoes that don’t provide support and cause harm to our feet. While our team at Neuhaus Foot and Ankle isn’t...
If it’s your first time with toenail fungus, know that once it takes hold, this infection is stubborn and challenging to eliminate. Unfortunately, over-the-counter medications are often not up to the challenge. Toenail fungus affects up to 14% of the general population, which explains why there are so many over-the-counter...
When you have gout, you never know when the next attack will occur. You can go months or years without an attack. But, when it comes, the event can be all-consuming. For the more than 9 million people with gout in the United States (nearly 4% of the adult population),...
Warts affect about 10% of people worldwide and are common on the feet. Called plantar warts, these warts can be particularly troublesome because they often grow on the bottoms of your feet in areas bearing most of your weight. As a result, plantar warts can become more than just a...
You wake up in the morning, swing your feet out of bed, and rise. As you take your first step, you feel searing pain across the soles of your feet and heels. This is a common scenario when you have plantar fasciitis. The good news is that the pain typically...
For the millions of people with bunions, the bony protrusions can be a hassle in terms of aesthetics and comfort. But when bunions become inflamed, they have a way of becoming the center of your existence, and not in a good way. Whether you develop bunions due to age —...
You grunt as you get up from your chair. Now, the stiffness in your body is becoming more of a rule than an exception. Aging can be challenging, and you want to do what you can to preserve your quality of life. Prioritizing your mobility is a great place to...
If you’re among the more than 37 million Americans (11% of the overall population) with diabetes, you need to be on high alert for complications. At the head of the list is diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage), which affects up to half of people with diabetes. Since November is National...
By 2045, the International Diabetes Foundation predicts that 1 out of every 8 people worldwide will be living with diabetes. If you consider that, currently, in the United States, more than 1 in 10 people has diabetes, you understand that the problem is growing. As podiatrists, our team at Neuhaus...
Fungal nail infections are common — they affect about 14% of the population in the United States. This minor medical issue can be unbelievably stubborn, engaging you in a seemingly never-ending battle to reclaim your toenails. If you’re battling toenail fungus, there are a few points that our team of...
Each of your feet contains 26 bones. Together, these bones account for about one-quarter of your body's total number of bones. While you can undoubtedly break any of these bones in an accident — think falls or having something heavy fall directly on your foot — most of the time,...
Every year, about 50 million Americans put on sneakers and go for a run at least once. And if running has turned into your healthy habit, you may want to take it to the next level by adding some miles. While our team of podiatry experts at Neuhaus Foot and...
Calluses and corns — these conditions are often grouped together because they result from friction on your skin. And your feet are no strangers to friction. In fact, almost everyone has calluses somewhere on the undersides of their feet. Fortunately, the more painful cousins to calluses — corns — are...
Between hammertoes, bunions, and bunionettes, foot abnormalities can impact your feet in many ways. In this month’s blog post, our team of foot health experts at Neuhaus Foot and Ankle will focus on the first one on the list — hammertoes. This aptly named foot abnormality is common, especially as you get older. Fortunately, surgery can...
More than two million people in the United States experience heel pain each year, which makes sense given the amount of pressure your feet are under from the moment you get out of bed. And, all too often, your heels take the brunt of it. To give you an idea about what...
Perhaps you’ve developed a bunion, or you have a family member dealing with this foot abnormality for years. Do genetics play a role? The answer is yes, you can inherit bunions, but you can also develop them with no family history of the condition. Bunions are one of the most...
If you’ve experienced plantar fasciitis — a condition that sends about two million Americans to a doctor each year — you know all too well the pain it causes. If you haven’t had plantar fasciitis, you want to protect yourself from it. As with most foot conditions, understanding your risks...
For many athletes, runner’s toe, or runner’s toenail, is a badge of honor — the darkened toenail that signals pounding pavement over long distances. As podiatry experts, the team at Neuhaus Foot and Ankle takes a different view of sports injuries like runner’s toe. While it may not be all that medically significant, runner’s toe can...
We’re all born with flat feet, but within a few years, the tendons and ligaments strengthen to form arches that act as springs to give you mobility. However, over the years, these arches can weaken, and your feet can flatten. Up to one-third of the population has some degree of pes planus,...
For the more than 9 million people in the United States with gout, any steps toward preventing an attack are steps worth taking. And that starts with understanding the role uric acid plays in your body and how to keep these levels in check. Since May is Arthritis Awareness Month,...
Your two feet contain a quarter of the bones in your entire body — 26 in each. More impressive is the fact that these small bones come together to form 33 joints in each foot. It should come as no surprise, given this large number of joints in your feet,...
For the more than 9 million people in the United States with gout, any steps toward preventing an attack are steps worth taking. And that starts with understanding the role uric acid plays in your body and how to keep these levels in check. Since May is Arthritis Awareness Month,...
Americans are no strangers to sprained ankles — about two million occur yearly, and ankle sprains account for one-quarter of sports injuries. Whether diving for a ball or stepping off a curb awkwardly, however you develop an acute ankle sprain, there’s a 1 in 5 chance you will struggle with chronic ankle instability. At Neuhaus Foot...
Your feet are anatomical marvels for their size — the small appendages are responsible for carrying your entire body through life. When an issue occurs with your feet, no matter how small, the impact can bring your life to a standstill. A great way to provide extra support for your...
Arthritis in any joint is problematic, but when the pain and inflammation strike joints that allow you to move through the world, it takes the issue to a new level. More specifically, if you’re struggling with ankle arthritis, you can be, quite literally, hobbled by the problem. As podiatrists, one...
Warts, blisters, and ingrown toenails — these may all seem like relatively minor issues until they show up in your feet. Given that plantar warts favor weight-bearing areas on the soles of your feet, it’s easy to understand how a wart can be so uncomfortable, making every other step a painful one....
More than nine million people (or nearly 4% of the adult population) in the United States understand what it is like to experience a gout attack. A gout flare can be an incredibly painful event that hijacks your life for a couple of weeks, making relief your main priority. The...
Each year in the United States, two million people seek help for the sole and heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. Sure, taking ibuprofen might bring you some relief, but the real results come from stretching and exercising your plantar fascia. If you devote yourself to your plantar fascia for a few...
You were anxious to give those new shoes a spin and ended up spending the whole day in them. Now, you’re paying for that enthusiasm with blisters. Or, perhaps you wanted to try something new, like pickleball, and the activity put some pressure on new places on your feet. No...
You’ve developed a nasty case of toenail fungus and you’re worried about spreading this frustrating condition to others. Or, maybe someone in your family has the condition, and you’d prefer to keep it as contained as possible. The fact is that toenail fungus is contagious, and you’re right to exercise...
Bunions begin innocently enough, but as they progress and the misalignment in your joint worsens and the bony protrusion grows, you can be left in considerable pain. If you’re struggling with severe bunion pain, there are some steps you can take to find relief. To get started, the team of podiatric experts here at Neuhaus...
You probably don’t give your feet much thought as you run around to prepare for the holidays. Then, at a holiday gathering you’ve been looking forward to, the effects of the extra workload start to take effect, and you’re in pain. If you want to avoid painful feet over the...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects 1.5 million people in the United States, and women outpace men by 2-3 times. This form of arthritis can strike any joint in your body, but it tends to favor certain areas, such as your feet and ankles. In fact, more than 90% of people with RA develop symptoms in...
Each minute, the six quarts of blood in your body circulate three times and, in one day, your blood travels about 12,000 miles. This incredibly hard-working system not only relies on a healthy heart to do the pumping but also healthy blood vessels for the round trips. If there's a...
Your feet are workhorses — they support your body while you’re standing and propel you through life. Given their critical roles, it makes sense to provide a little extra support for your feet with orthotics. However, before you head to your local pharmacy for inserts, the team of podiatrists here at Neuhaus Foot and...
You’ve been anxious to debut a new pair of shoes, and you spent the day showing them off — only to find that, at the end of the day, you’ve developed a blister or two. Or perhaps you went on a long hike or run, and blisters developed as a...
A gout flare-up is an unpleasant experience, largely due to the pain. Making matters more miserable, these flare-ups often occur in the middle of the night, waking you from your restful slumber and making falling back asleep difficult. As a result, you may not get enough sleep, which can worsen...
You might have been told as a child that you shouldn’t touch warts because they can spread, and there’s some truth to it. As an adult, if you’ve developed plantar warts on your feet, you’re probably worried about them affecting other parts of your body — or someone else. While...
Those large bony protrusions at the base of your big toes are called bunions. They not only pose cosmetic issues, but they can be downright painful, especially when they’re inflamed. If you’re struggling with painful bunions, there are several ways to address the problem. To give you an idea about your...
You head out regularly to hit the track, trails, or streets for a run. It is important for your overall mental and physical wellness. But when plantar fasciitis strikes, you don’t want to give up your routine. To help you stay quick on your feet, the team of foot health experts here...
With every step you take, tendons in your feet and ankles enable the movements and provide support and stability along the way. Their role in your mobility can become abundantly clear when you tear one of these tough connective tissues, leaving you hobbled and in discomfort. If you’re wondering about...
If you have a health issue that prevents your body from properly regulating the levels of sugar in your blood, it is called diabetes. Each year in the United States, 1.4 million people are diagnosed with diabetes, which puts them at risk for some significant health complications, including damage to their feet....
For the most part, calluses on your feet are benign and common, but there are times when these rough patches of extra skin can become problematic. Since not all calluses are created equal, the team of foot health experts here at Neuhaus Foot and Ankle, with 10 locations across Tennessee, is taking a closer look...
Plantar fasciitis isn’t a medical emergency, but it can be quite painful. As the two million people who are treated for plantar fasciitis each year in the United States can tell you, avoiding the problem in the first place is the best way to manage the condition. If you want your first...
Every day, you rely on your feet to carry you to where you need to go. So when issues arise, they can have a significant impact on your life. One of these problems might be rheumatoid arthritis (RA) — in fact, 90% of people with RA develop symptoms in their...
Several conditions can lead to peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) in your feet, but none are as prevalent as diabetes. If you consider that 1 in 10 people in the United States has diabetes and more than half of these people will struggle with neuropathy, you understand just how significant the...
Your feet are paramount to your mobility, so you want to make sure that they’re in optimal health. Taking steps to prevent common and uncomfortable foot conditions, such as bunions, hammertoes, and plantar fasciitis, is key to preserving pain-free mobility. Fortunately, custom orthotics can play an essential role in that endeavor. In this...
As the temperatures warm, you begin to transition your wardrobe over to more appropriate wear, and you look forward to letting your body breathe — especially your feet. The one thing that might force them back into hiding is a bad case of unsightly toenail fungus, so you want to...
If you’ve ever experienced a gout flare-up, you want to do everything in your power to prevent another one. Since one of the best steps toward that goal is to make a change in your diet that includes avoiding certain meats, you might be considering going the extra mile with...
The health benefits of engaging in sports are almost too numerous to count, but there’s always the threat of injury, including in your feet and ankles. So that you’re aware of the risks, the team of podiatrists here at Neuhaus Foot and Ankle wants to take a closer look at...
Plantar warts aren’t medically serious, but they can pose considerable issues with comfort as they develop on the soles of your feet. Making matters more frustrating, plantar warts can be tenacious and difficult to treat on your own. To effectively eliminate plantar warts, the team here at Neuhaus Foot and...
Whether you’re a seasoned pro when it comes to wearing high heels, or you only bring them out for special occasions, there’s no getting around the fact that heels aren’t the most comfortable footwear. From our perspective as podiatrists, the team here at Neuhaus Foot and Ankle wants to underscore...
You jump out of bed in the morning and, instead of soft carpet greeting your feet, you feel as if you’ve stepped onto a bed of nails or hot coals. This type of searing or burning pain across the soles of your feet and in your heels is the hallmark...
Onychomycosis. This rather ominous word is the medical term for a seemingly mundane problem — toenail fungus. While fungal nails may not exactly constitute a medical emergency, the condition can be incredibly stubborn to deal with once it takes hold, sending people on a months-long, if not years-long, battle to...
Take a quick look at your feet and marvel at how small they are in relation to their enormous responsibilities. Due to their relatively small size, biomechanics are paramount in the ability of your feet to carry you through life, and any imbalance can have a cascading effect. For this...
Calluses may seem benign enough — after all, they’re just patches of thickened skin that develop on certain areas of your feet. However, depending upon their location and size, calluses can go from minor nuisances to painful problems that hamper your ability to step freely. If your feet easily develop...
Shoes: a staple present found under Christmas trees every year, but let’s make sure the shoes you’re gifting are going to be as comfortable and supportive as possible. One of our biggest recommendations for caring for your feet is to let us fit you for custom orthotics. Once you do...
If you have a history of gout, you’re all too familiar with the excruciating pain that develops in the affected joint — usually in your big toe. Granted, you can go years in between gout flare-ups, but all it takes is one more painful episode to remind you that prevention...
The prevalence of diabetes in the United States is alarming — more than 34 million people are already diagnosed, and an additional 88 million are considered prediabetic. Of the many concerns that come with a diabetes diagnosis, foot health is among the most significant. As experts in foot health, the...
Have warts have appeared on the soles of your feet and now you’re wondering how they got there and how to get rid of them? The appearance of these growths is a result of a virus, which means they have everything to do with your immune system. To help you...
Bunions are common, but in many cases, they’re preventable. The trick is to catch them before they develop or as they’re developing because, once bunions form, this structural issue doesn't go away on its own. While we offer surgical treatment for bunions here at Neuhaus Foot and Ankle, our team...
Smyrna, TN (September 16, 2021) - Emily Keeter, DPM, AACFAS, joins Neuhaus Foot and Ankle as the group expands to provide high quality lower extremity care to more communities throughout Middle Tennessee. The addition of Dr. Keeter brings 8 providers across 10 Middle Tennessee locations. Dr. Keeter is a...
Whether you’ve already been through a fungal infection in your toenails, or you’d like to avoid the problem in the first place, knowing your risk factors for this tenacious condition is essential. So that you can keep your toenails healthy and whole, the highly experienced podiatry team here at Neuhaus...
Osteoarthritis can affect any joint in your body, but this degenerative form of arthritis typically develops in those joints that work the hardest, including the 30 joints in each of your feet. As you can well imagine, osteoarthritis (OA) in your feet or ankles is of particular concern given how...
Under normal circumstances, each of your feet features three arches that act as springs, absorbing impact and bearing the entire weight of your body. In the absence of these arches, you have what we call flat feet, the effects of which can range from mild to severe. At Neuhaus Foot...
Your foot or ankle is in pain, and you’ve decided to just grit your teeth and bear it in the hopes that the discomfort will go away on its own. Unfortunately, this approach to your all-important feet and ankles is anything but wise as you run the risk of permanently...
You might be wondering why specialists in foot health are concerned with uric acid, but if you’ve ever had a gout flare-up, you understand its significance. If you want to avoid this incredibly painful form of arthritis, it pays to understand the role that uric acid plays in your body;...
Dr. Brian Jackson and his staff at Middle Tennessee Foot and Ankle has joined Neuhaus Foot and Ankle as the Nashville-based podiatry group expands into Columbia and Pulaski. Middle Tennessee Foot and Ankle will begin seeing patients under the Neuhaus Foot and Ankle name on September 1, 2021. Regarding the...
When bunions develop in your feet, they’re not only unattractive, they can also cause considerable pain when they become inflamed, making wearing even the roomiest shoes uncomfortable. If you know that bunions run in your family or you’ve seen someone close to you go through bunion treatment, including surgery, you...
From the moment you hop out of bed until you go to sleep at night, your feet are hard at work, providing mobility, balance, and support. When you hamper their ability to function by wearing poorly fitting shoes, you can experience discomfort and harmful structural changes in your feet. As...
We often take our feet for granted, assuming they’ll hold up their end of the bargain in getting us to where we need to go. Unfortunately, even the smallest problem can affect our ability to move with ease. And this can certainly be said of warts. While warts may seem...
Bunions are common, and some are more problematic than others. If you’re developing bunions, you may be pondering your options as you watch the abnormality reshape your foot (or feet). To help you with your decision-making, the team of podiatry experts here at Neuhaus Foot and Ankle wanted to highlight...
Maybe you stub your toe on the door frame or perhaps something heavy falls on your foot — in either case, you may incur a fracture. But not all fractures are equal, and one may be far more serious than the other. Depending upon the location and size of the...
Verruca plantaris — this seemingly important name is simply the medical term used to describe warts that develop on your feet. While not necessarily dangerous, plantar warts can be bothersome, especially since they tend to develop in high-pressure areas, like the bottoms of your feet. In fact, the word “plantar”...
The term athlete’s foot may be somewhat misleading as this fungal infection can strike almost anyone, whether you’re active or not. And once athlete’s foot takes hold, it can lead to a very uncomfortable rash, which can turn into a more painful experience if blisters and cracks form. At Neuhaus...
Spring is here, and you’re looking forward to letting your feet see the light of day again. Unfortunately, fungi are lying in wait, and they’re looking for a host — namely your feet and toenails. To avoid contracting toenail fungus this spring (or any time of year), you remain vigilant...
It’s hard to think of an activity that somehow doesn’t involve your feet. To call these small appendages hard-working would be an understatement, especially for those who call upon their feet to work. At Neuhaus Foot and Ankle, our team of experienced podiatrists sees our fair share of work-related foot...
Adult-acquired flatfoot, which is also known as fallen arches, is a fairly common problem that develops in about five million people in the United States. For the lucky ones, the development poses no problems, while others are left dealing with persistent and nagging pain. Whatever its effect on your life,...
Nearly everyone develops calluses on their feet, which is your skin’s way of protecting itself against pressure and friction. Most of the time, calluses are perfectly harmless, albeit a little unsightly. There are times, however, when these patches of tough skin can signal a different problem — porokeratosis. At Neuhaus...
You begin to feel strange symptoms between your toes as you walk, ranging from tingling to pain. Upon inspection, you don’t notice anything too out of the ordinary, which means it could be a Morton’s neuroma. To figure out whether a neuroma is to blame for your discomfort, turn to...
There are more than 150 types of arthritis, and gouty arthritis is the most common inflammatory form of joint disease. In the United States, 4% of the adult population will experience gout, which most often affects men over 60. This number represents a significant rise over the past few decades,...
Your feet and ankles are regularly under a lot of stress, but when you add sports into the mix, the risk of injury increases. At Neuhaus Foot and Ankle, our team of podiatry experts encourages our clients to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. We would, however, like you to...
We are almost through January! The hardest part of sticking to a resolution is behind you. Now you have adopted a new lifestyle, congratulations! In our first blog in this series we broke down shin splints, how they occur, when to train through the pain, and how to stop them...
A new year could possibly bring new insurance or changes to your coverage. No one wants to be shocked when going to the doctor’s office for the first time in a new year. We are here to help! Today we want to break down some common insurance terms so you...
With a new year comes new resolutions and goals to be reached. A recent study shows that nearly 50% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions regarding their health. We want to make sure these resolutions aren’t derailed by common foot and ankle injuries when starting a new exercise plan. Over...
As we say goodbye to bare feet and open-toed shoes and turn to more appropriate winter footwear, your risks for developing an ingrown toenail increase. To avoid this potentially painful problem, our podiatry team at Neuhaus Foot and Ankle in Nashville and Middle Tennessee wants to emphasize a few steps you can...
Warts are the most common viral infection impacting the skin. If you’re among those who are battling these uncomfortable and unsightly skin growths, you likely know how frustrating it can be to get rid of warts. In these cases, it’s best to get a qualified podiatry team in your corner,...
Foot abnormalities like bunions are progressive and don’t simply appear out of nowhere. That means there are steps you can take to slow their progression. These steps not only save your feet from the cometic problems bunions pose but the pain and discomfort that comes with these bony protrusions as...
Let’s talk about diabetic shoes. Did you know choosing the correct shoes for people with diabetes is key to keeping feet 100% healthy? Your favorite shoes for a night out may not be the best shoes for your feet. Shoes you’ve worn for years could be causing you pain or...
You’ve learned what to look for when purchasing supportive shoes. Now let us show you some of our favorite socks and shoes that are sure to impress in any occasion! A great addition to any of these shoes are PowerStep Insoles. Stop in to one of our locations today to...
As the foundational structures of your body, to function best, your feet count on everything above them being properly aligned. When there’s a problem, such as tight calf muscles, the effects are not only local, but they also influence how your feet function. While many foot complaints are just that...
Tennessee may not be known for harsh winters full of ice and snow that require heavy-duty winter boots, but it’s also far from sandal season. And the truth is, there are still plenty of days with freezing rain, ice, and snow. If you want to keep your feet warm and...
You hop out of bed to take on the day only to hobble with your first steps as your plantar fasciitis flares up. Granted, the pain subsides after a minute or two as your tissue stretches out, but wouldn’t it be nice not to deal with pain first thing in...
Consider your feet for a moment and all that they’re tasked with — these relatively small appendages are ground zero for your support and mobility. So, when even the smallest problem develops in your feet, it can throw off the structural balance and lead to pain, which can certainly be...
Peripheral neuropathy affects at least 20 million people in the United States, though experts suspect that this number is far higher thanks to poor reporting and misdiagnoses. Whatever the final tally may be, our goal is to better control these numbers through early detection and excellent care. At Neuhaus Foot...
While not necessarily medically dangerous, warts, especially those that develop on your feet, can pose considerable problems with comfort. At Neuhaus Foot and Ankle, our team of podiatric health care experts specializes in the many conditions that can affect your all-important feet, from serious neuropathies to more benign problems, like...
From the moment you get out of bed in the morning, your ankles are constantly providing support and mobility. When you add sports to the mix, the added stresses on these joints can lead to injury. At Neuhaus Foot and Ankle, our expert team of foot and ankle specialists believes...
More than eight million people in the United States struggle with gout — an inflammatory form of arthritis — with men outpacing women three to one. The prevalence of gout has been on the rise in recent decades and many medical experts point toward the rising incidence of obesity, high...
When they first start developing, bunions typically don’t present any significant issues, medically speaking. Bunions are progressive, however, and left untreated, they can quickly pose more serious concerns in several areas, including comfort and aesthetics. At Neuhaus Foot and Ankle, our team of podiatric specialists understands well the line that...
A fungal infection starts out small enough — usually a white or yellow spot appears on your toenail. All too soon, your entire nail is consumed by the fungus and your neighboring nails become infected, too. This leaves you with crumbling and unsightly toenails that you’re forced to hide. These...
When even walking around the block is uncomfortable because of arthritis in your feet or ankles, exercise may seem out of the question. While we understand your hesitation, exercise and stretching are two of the best ways to offset the pain, discomfort, and inflammation in your lower extremities, and these...
More than 34 million people in the United States have diabetes and there are 1.5 million new diagnoses each year. Of the many complications that can develop from diabetes, foot ulcers are among the most common — one study found that ulcers affect 19-34% of all diabetics. More alarming is...
Do you have a toe that’s starting to bend upward at the joints, giving it a claw- or hammer-like appearance? The odds are fairly good that you’re developing a hammertoe, which requires early intervention so it doesn’t get worse. At Neuhaus Foot and Ankle, our team of highly qualified podiatric...
Sprained ankles are among the most common injuries, which makes sense given that your ankles are hard at work from the moment you take to your feet each morning. While there are varying degrees of sprains, any injury to the ligaments in your ankle leaves you more susceptible to instability...
Get expert foot and ankle care from the comfort of your home! Neuhaus Foot and Ankle has podiatrists available to diagnose and treat your foot or ankle issues in a more convenient way than ever before. How does telemedicine work? Telemedicine works just like making a video call with your...
Neuhaus Foot and Ankle is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our patients and team members. We are grateful for the exceptional care our dedicated team continues to provide. We are closely following the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for preventing the spread of COVID-19 and...
We’re going to kick this off with a fairly obvious statement — your feet are important and safeguarding their health will serve you well for years to come. While your feet are designed to withstand quite a bit as they carry you through life, when you add activities like...
Bunions are painful bumps that develop on the inside of your feet at the base of your big toes. Unfortunately, bunions are progressive, so the larger the bump becomes, the more problems it can cause when it becomes inflamed, making even a brush with a bedsheet painful. While there are...
Foot pain can limit your life in a lot of ways. Whether you're dealing with foot deformities, bunions, or some other foot or ankle problem, custom orthotic inserts fit into your shoes, providing the support your feet and ankles need to help relieve pain. Orthotics can also prevent foot or...
Are you avoiding open-toed shoes because of a foot fungus? You're not alone. Fungal infections are extremely common, making up 50% of nail conditions. While toenail fungus is unsightly, it can be cured with proper care and medication, and then prevented from recurring. At Neuhaus Foot and Ankle, with locations...
After many years serving Rutherford County patients with foot or ankle pain in our Smyrna office at StoneCrest medical center, we're excited to provide podiatry services in our new and improved Smyrna podiatry clinic! Our podiatrists, Dr. Matthew Neuhaus and Dr. Jason Knox, will continue to see patients dealing with...
Your feet work tirelessly, day in and day out, ferrying you to where you need to go, usually without complaint. But as age catches up with them, the structures in your feet can weaken, and you may find yourself dealing with increasing foot pain, often due to flat feet. At...
Women, let’s face it, wearing your favorite stilettos for a fun night out often comes with aching feet. But did you know you might be causing permanent damage to your toes and arches for the sake of fashion? While your feet may recover after a day or two, just exactly...
Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis that can appear suddenly and painfully. If you have gout, your body has higher-than-normal levels of uric acid. The uric acid collects around joints in your body — typically in your feet or at the base of your big toe. Uric crystals...
If your big toe is throbbing and hurts when you put on shoes or walk, you may have an ingrown toenail, which is a common condition that occurs when a piece of your toenail cuts into the corner of your toe skin. Causes of ingrown toenails There are many factors...
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects more than 30 million Americans today. If you have diabetes, it means there’s too much glucose, or sugar, in your blood and your body can’t process it effectively. High blood sugar and diabetes contribute to a number of health complications, from cardiovascular...
Heal Plantar Fasciitis Pain with Shockwave Therapy This non-surgical treatment helps the body heal itself. Have you noticed a sharp, stabbing pain at the bottom of your heel as you get up to go to the bathroom in the morning? Does the pain ease as you walk around...
Plantar Fasciitis is the most common causes of heel pain. It is the inflammation of a band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. Studies show that 7-10% of the US population has plantar fasciitis at any given point. If you fall into that percentage you understand...
If you are like so many other Americans, you have a nagging heel pain that will not leave. You have google searched home remedies and none of them seem to be ending the pain. You begin to wonder if pain is a part of your life that you need to...
Experiencing foot or heel pain? Considering buying orthotics to help relieve the pain? The first thing you should know is an orthotic is a shoe insert that supports the abnormal movement of a foot. Made of different materials and quality, not all orthotics are created equal. Understandably, people spend much...
Planning a trip to Italy soon? Packing your favorite sandals or flats to wear on vacation? Be careful! Officials at Cinque Terre's national park have had enough of tourists wearing the wrong footwear throughout their park according to a new rule this year. The new rule fines anyone wearing flimsy...
Will my bunion go away on its own? Patients often ask us, "will my bunion go away on its own?" While the answer, unfortunately, is that it won't, there are things you can do to prevent your bunion from getting bigger. Not all bunions are caused by the same thing....
Uncontrolled diabetes is extremely dangerous to your feet. Even a small cut can have serious consequences. Diabetes may also reduce blood flow to the feet, making it harder to heal an injury or resist infection. Because of these problems, you might not notice a pebble in your shoe. You could...
In our world of high deductibles and rising healthcare costs, we all look for ways to avoid the doctor. If a youtube video, quality how-to guide, or all-natural remedy can save us the trip, why not treat our problem from home? The internet if full of great information...
Diabetic Man, 50, Shares Story to Help Others from Losing Limbs In Greater Nashville, Podiatrists are seeing the results from the latest epidemic to hit United States over recent years. The Centers for Disease Control states that over 30 million people have diabetes and 1 in 4 don’t even know...
Thankfully, Middle Tennessee winters are pretty mild. While the podiatrists in Nashville aren't treating frostbite, our foot doctors have seen a number of lost toes and amputated limbs. We are a far cry from the frozen tundra and risk of frostbite, but you may still find that your feet are...
One of the most common problems we see at Neuhaus Foot & Ankle is heel pain. Heel pain has many causes. Most people assume they have a "heel spur: if they have heel pain. The truth is, heel spurs rarely cause pain. The most common cause of heel pain is...
Happy New Year Middle Tennessee! Making a change in 2019? If you're making a new year's resolution, chances are it relates to saving money and getting in shape. Neuhaus Foot & Ankle can help you do both! As you kickstart things in 2019, here are 7 things you can do...
How has foot pain affected you? I started having foot problems when I was about thirty years old and had been dealing with it for 15 years. I remember waking up one day and getting out of bed, I felt like I was stepping on pins and needles. I...