An ankle twist, often dismissed as a minor inconvenience, can actually lead to significant long-term problems if not treated properly. In this blog post, we discuss why seeking professional help is vital when dealing with a twisted ankle, exploring the risks of self-diagnosis, the benefits of expert care, and the road to a full recovery.
Understanding Ankle Injuries
A twisted ankle, clinically referred to as an ankle sprain, happens when the ligaments supporting the ankle are stretched beyond their capacity or torn.
Read More
People with diabetes often have problems with their feet. This condition can cause nerve, circulation, and healing problems. Small problems can turn into bigger ones without the right levels of care.
For example, minor damages on your foot, such as a small cut, can ulcerate. If you don't deal with the initial problem quickly, then you might end up with a more serious problem. Untreated foot ulcers can get so bad that some patients end up having a foot amputated.
Read More
If you are dealing with an ingrown toenail, you may be wondering if you should visit your doctor or podiatrist. An ingrown toenail can be problematic and you may be wondering if there are things you can do at home to help relieve the condition. This is especially true if you cannot get to the doctor right away. The good news is that there are ways in which you can deal with an ingrown toenail at home.
Read More
Foot pain is something you don't want to ignore. You may wake up one day to find that your foot hurts, and you have no idea why. You may have a condition called plantar fasciitis, and this condition can cause you a lot of pain, especially in the morning. Or, you may injure your foot and the pain lingers and doesn't seem to be healing quickly. No matter what, it's important to get in to see the podiatrist.
Read More
On the bottom of your foot, there is a pad of fat that is meant to cushion your heel bone, or calcaneus. Sometimes, however, even this pad is not enough to protect your heel bone from bruises. You might bruise your heel if you come down really hard on a solid surface, or if you step directly on something small and hard, like a rock. A heel bruise can be incredibly painful, making it hard to even bear weight on that foot.
Read More
