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With 52 bones, dozens of joints, and hundreds of muscles, nerves, ligaments, tendons, and other soft tissues, your feet and ankles are delicate structures, vulnerable to illness and injury. Like so much about your health, much that relates to the wellness of your feet, ankles, and lower legs are within your control, but, for many…

Approximately 30% of the United States work force is currently working from home, having traded their usual offices and cubicles for desks and makeshift spaces in their apartments and houses. This poses opportunities, but it also creates a unique set of challenges. It’s important to be mindful about your physical and emotional wellness. Here are…

Your feet and ankles are among the most complex formation in the incredible structure that is the human body. They allow us to stand, walk, and run upright, unique among all organisms on the planet. Unfortunately, their delicate assembly also leaves your feet vulnerable. The good news is your podiatrist is a medical specialist, able…

Here at the My Chicago Foot Expert office in Ravenswood, many men and women are coming to their scheduled visits wearing sandals. These open-toed shoes are one of summer’s little pleasures. But some patients are reporting for their appointment complaining that they are uncomfortable and that their feet are always cold, regardless of season. Are you one…

Many families are finding tremendous relief in outdoor summer activities after months of isolation at home this spring. Is yours one of them? Exercising, playing, and having fun outdoors in the warm weather in enjoyable for everyone, but the fun stops when a blister puts you on the sidelines. What can you do to prevent…

Summer is here, and the combination of warm weather and the reopening of businesses means many families have begun to loosen their self-imposed quarantine restrictions. Are you wondering how you can spend time with others while remaining safe from COVID-19? Here are some useful suggestions for activities and precautions from Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O….

Are you experiencing heel pain and wondering what’s causing it and what you can do about it? Heel pain is a common reason that brings patients to Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos. Discomfort is not a normal, natural part of the aging process, and it should always be taken seriously. If you hurt anywhere from the…

It’s common for men and women to schedule visits to My Chicago Foot Expert’s Cook County office, needing to see podiatrist Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, because their feet are tingling and uncomfortable. Are you living with tingling feet? An appointment with your podiatrist is the first step on the road to recovery. With years of specialized training…

If you’re like most Chicago residents, you’re beginning to emerge from weeks and months of staying at home, ready to enjoy the nice weather and visit some of the recently-reopened local restaurants and other businesses. You can have a good time this summer, but it’s important to remember that you still need to take active…

It’s been months since many states issued stay at home orders, and so many families are happy that the good weather is here and they can get outside. Sitting on a chair in the sunshine might be pleasurable, but it’s not going to do much to maintain good health. Instead, use your time outside to…