Knowing what dishes can trigger a flare-up is the key to enjoying the holiday comfortably. Here are the 17 no’s and 17 go’s to inform how you pack your plate, courtesy of Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM.
Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, is excited that basketball season is officially here! Whether you’re hitting the court in high school, college, or just for recreation, your feet and ankles are the engine driving every jump, pivot, and fast break. But all that running, landing, and quick cutting can put your feet under stress. Here are our top tips for swishing your season foot injury free.
Don’t you want to move freely when you’re older? You probably don’t spend a lot of time worrying about your feet now, but they are the single most important body part to maintaining your independence. At My Chicago Foot Expert, foot longevity is our number one priority. Let’s go over some simple lifestyle habits to help keep your feet going for years to come.
That phantom feeling, felt alongside sharp, burning pain, might be your first introduction to Morton’s Neuroma. It sounds intimidating, but don’t fret- we at My Chicago Foot Expert treat this ball-of-foot problem all the time. Let’s go over what Morton’s Neuroma is and how you can identify it.
Decades of wear and tear and changes in circulation can make the skin on your feet vulnerable to several skin conditions that Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, sees daily. Ignoring these issues isn’t wise, because what starts as simple dryness can quickly lead to discomfort, infection, or even serious complications.
If you’re ready to tackle Halloween with a preexisting foot condition, you might want this blog from us at My Chicago Foot Expert to serve as a reminder. Heel pain, Arthritis, and Diabetic foot issues might be lurking around the next street corner. Find out how these conditions could potentially ruin the fun if you don’t manage them correctly.
If you’re a runner, you know the most frustrating pain can come from your toenails. At My Chicago Foot Expert, we realize that toenail issues like ingrown toenails and fungus can completely derail your running routines, so let’s look at what we can do to prevent them.
At My Chicago Foot Expert, we often find that foot mechanics create a functional leg length difference that’s just as real to your joints as a structural one.
At My Chicago Foot Expert, we see the same patterns every season, and the fix usually starts with understanding what you’re dealing with and why it happens. Let’s explore the most common foot and ankle injuries during football season.
For beginners getting into running, landing on your heels just feels right. We at My Chicago Foot Expert will explain the effects of this stride in more detail, as well as offer an alternative running form to adopt.
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