If you have ever looked down at your feet and noticed your big toe starting to lean a little too close to its neighbors, you might be seeing the early signs of a bunion. While genetics play a huge role in the shape of your feet, your daily habits can either protect your alignment or speed up a deformity like a bunion or hammertoe.
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.
Have you ever noticed that after a long winter of keeping your toenails painted, they look a little bit chalky, white, or yellow when you finally take the polish off? Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, wants you to have that perfect toenail polish, but your favorite bottle of lacquer might be doing more than just adding a pop of color.
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.
St. Patrick’s Day in the city is a blast, but for many, the aftermath may come with a hangover and a full-blown gout attack. Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that usually strikes the big toe joint, turning it red, hot, and excruciatingly painful. If you’re reading this already in pain, we at My Chicago Foot Expert are here to provide some relief.
With the weather getting a little nicer, March Madness approaching, National Nutrition Month officially here, and St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, you might think it’s a good idea to heavily drink alcohol this month. But, knowing all that we at My Chicago Foot Expert know about alcohol and its effects on your foot health, we recommend splitting the G in moderation, yes, even during these happy days. Here are 4 reasons why.
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.
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