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.

What Runners Can Do About 3 Common Toenail Problems

What Runners Can Do About 3 Common Toenail Problems

If you’re a runner, you know the most frustrating pain can come from your toenails. At  My Chicago Foot Expert, we realize that toenail issues like ingrown toenails and fungus can completely derail your running routines, so let’s look at what we can do to prevent them.

What is the Best Running Form for Runners?

What is the Best Running Form for Runners?

For beginners getting into running, landing on your heels just feels right. We at My Chicago Foot Expert will explain the effects of this stride in more detail, as well as offer an alternative running form to adopt.

Why Everyone Is at Risk for Falls

Why Everyone Is at Risk for Falls

When we hear about falls, our minds often jump to seniors. But the truth is, a fall can happen to anyone, at any age, and the feet are almost always a central part of the story. We at Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, explain who’s most at risk in the following sections.

5 Subtle Warning Signs of Peripheral Artery Disease

5 Subtle Warning Signs of Peripheral Artery Disease

For Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month, we at Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, are writing about the main signs and symptoms of this circulatory disease. But how is PAD relevant to your feet, you might ask?

Avoid Eating These Foods to Prevent Gout Flare-ups

Avoid Eating These Foods to Prevent Gout Flare-ups

When gout strikes your big toe, we at Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, understand how excruciating the pain can be. And while gout has a lot to do with genetics, what you eat and drink plays a huge role in triggering these painful attacks.

5 Different Types of Foot and Ankle Traumas

5 Different Types of Foot and Ankle Traumas

From a clumsy stumble in the dark to a more serious accident, the impact can range from a minor inconvenience to a life-altering problem. It’s important to know the different types of foot and ankle trauma and when to seek medical attention – which is why in this article, we at My Chicago Foot Expert are covering them all.

6 Foot Health Wellness Tips for Seniors

6 Foot Health Wellness Tips for Seniors

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.

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