Look, we can talk about fuzzy socks and toe warmers all day, but Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, would consider those passive fixes to poor circulation. If you want real, physiological change that forces blood into the tiny capillaries of your toes, you have to turn the heater on from the inside. Here’s how getting active can bring blood flow back to your feet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Suite #107
Chicago, IL 60625
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Suite #107
Chicago, IL 60625
