As we age, foot hygiene and care are crucial, especially with falling, fractures, and systemic health issues all prevalent. Maintaining good foot health can mean better mobility, more independence, and a better life.
Ever felt a weird tingling, numbness, or even a burning pain in the sole of your foot? You could be dealing with a few common foot and ankle conditions, but tarsal tunnel syndrome is a main culprit we at My Chicago Foot Expert have experience dealing with.
SWIFT is safe, non-invasive, and backed by strong clinical evidence. Many of our patients have seen dramatic improvements. To help you better understand this advanced option, let’s break down five common myths—and the facts that prove them wrong.
While many toe injuries are minor, Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, is here to help you know if you’ve truly broken your toe.
Travel offers incredible experiences, it also presents unique challenges for your foot and ankle health.
Foot deformities aren’t just about how your feet look; they can significantly impact how you walk, the comfort of your shoes, and your overall well-being.
Have you felt your shoes suddenly being too tight, or noticed your socks leaving deep indentations around your ankles? Foot and ankle swelling (aka edema) is a common issue that we see at My Chicago Foot Expert, but the reasons behind it can vary quite a bit depending on your circumstances. Let’s explore a few…
Our feet are sensitive, which is why when there’s a problem, you generally feel it. However, some foot conditions have subtle signs that could easily be mistaken for something else, or are entirely asymptomatic. Today, we at My Chicago Foot Expert will be exploring 5 foot problems you might not notice. Early Charcot Foot Charcot…
You’ve probably heard of an ankle sprain, but did you know most of them are actually tears? While “sprain” is a common word for ankle injuries, it covers a range of damage, especially when ligaments and tendons get stretched past their limits. In fact, there are many tears in the foot and ankle that we…
A child’s feet are constantly growing and developing, and that means, despite parents’ best efforts, many of them are running around with the wrong-sized sneakers. Since this is a potential problem for their foot structure and growth, we at My Chicago Foot Expert are here to shed light on children’s shoe sizes and equip parents with…
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