How to Train Your Feet for a New Year’s Marathon

How to Train Your Feet for a New Year’s Marathon

So, you’re thinking of running a marathon in the new year. The team at Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM thinks that’s a great idea! But while going from the couch to 26.2 miles is an incredible goal, your feet might not be able to endure over 30,000 strikes against the pavement in a single day. Here’s how to prep them properly for a marathon.

(Really) Cold Feet? You Might Have Raynaud’s Disease

(Really) Cold Feet? You Might Have Raynaud’s Disease

Does stepping out into the cold turn your toes white and blue? If your feet go numb, turn stark white, and then throb painfully as they warm up, it isn’t just poor circulation. According to Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, you might have Raynaud’s Phenomenon.

Why Your Winter Boots Might Be Wrecking Your Feet

Why Your Winter Boots Might Be Wrecking Your Feet

Every year, right around December, Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, sees a huge spike in patients limping into the office with gnarly blisters, raw heels, and painful rubbed spots. It turns out, the very gear designed to protect you from the elements might be waging war on your skin.

3 Holiday Foot Pain Signals That May Require Surgery

3 Holiday Foot Pain Signals That May Require Surgery

If the joy of the season is constantly overshadowed by a throbbing ache that just won’t quit, your chronic pain might be sending you a serious message that Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, would be happy to answer. But first, let’s go over what types of foot pain could signal surgery.

The Foot Health No’s and Go’s of Thanksgiving Foods

The Foot Health No’s and Go’s of Thanksgiving Foods

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.

4 Healthy Habits to Prevent Foot Problems Later in Life

4 Healthy Habits to Prevent Foot Problems Later in Life

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.

Do You Have Morton’s Neuroma?

Do You Have Morton’s Neuroma?

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.

4 Common Skin Conditions Seniors Find on Their Feet

4 Common Skin Conditions Seniors Find on Their Feet

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.

6 Foot Conditions That Can Flare Up While Trick-or-Treating

6 Foot Conditions That Can Flare Up While Trick-or-Treating

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.

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