You might first notice it when you pull off your socks at the end of the day. The middle joint of your second or third toe looks slightly swollen and is beginning to point upward. A few weeks later, you realize a painful, hard corn has developed right on top of that same joint because it is constantly rubbing against the roof of your shoe. You are witnessing the early development of a hammertoe.
If you have been dreaming of a delicate vine around your ankle or a bold design across the top of your foot, you are not alone. Foot and ankle tattoos are incredibly popular, but they come with a unique set of challenges that you won’t find with ink on your arm or back.
Mother’s Day is almost here, and you might be thinking about treating your mom to a relaxing afternoon of pampering. A gift certificate for a manicure and pedicure is a classic choice, but before you book that appointment, it is important to look past the wall of colorful polish and the bubbling foot baths.
You’ve seen them everywhere: running and lifestyle sneakers with thick, chunky soles. They add a few inches and more comfort to your day. But with these thick-soled benefits also comes higher prices on websites, as if to say more padding means better quality comfort.
Today, we at My Chicago Foot Expert are putting two heavy-hitting self-care techniques into the arena to see which one deserves the championship trophy for keeping your feet healthy and pain-free.
You probably remember the day you decided to invest in custom orthotics. You were likely tired of the constant arch fatigue or that sharp heel pain that ruined your morning walks. You went through the scanning or casting process, waited for them to be manufactured, and finally slipped them into your favorite sneakers. But if you are still feeling that same old ache, or maybe even a new one, we at My Chicago Foot Expert don’t want you to get discouraged.
When you look at the statistics, not all sports are created equal. Some activities place a unique, high-velocity strain on the growing feet of children. Here is a look at the sports most likely to land your young athlete in a podiatrist’s office, according to us at My Chicago Foot Expert.
If the idea of visiting a podiatrist makes you a little nervous, you aren’t alone. Many people put off their appointments because they imagine complex surgeries or painful procedures. But the truth is, some of the most annoying foot problems are actually the easiest to treat for us at My Chicago Foot Expert.
When your ankle suddenly gives, you might think you just sustained an ankle sprain. However, Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, would like to know which type of ankle sprain. From a podiatric perspective, the direction your foot turned and which ligaments took the hit make a huge difference in how you’ll recover. Here are the three main types of ankle sprains and what to look out for.
Snow is heavy, it’s freezing, and it usually happens right when you are trying to get to work or start your day. But is not shoveling just as dangerous for your feet as shoveling itself? Today, we at My Chicago Foot Expert will explain how your shoveling efforts, or lack thereof, can potentially harm your feet!
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