Under-desk walking pads are the latest home-office trend. While these treadmills boost daily step counts, walking miles in just your socks can seriously harm your arches. Keep reading to discover how your moving belt might be damaging your foundation (and how My Chicago Foot Expert can help!).
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.
Travel offers incredible experiences, it also presents unique challenges for your foot and ankle health.
Custom orthotics are far more than just shoe inserts; they are precision medical devices designed to address the unique biomechanics of your feet. Unlike over-the-counter options, custom orthotics are molded to the exact contours of your feet to provide tailored support and alleviate the symptoms of many foot conditions we at My Chicago Foot Expert see…
Your feet carry you through life — literally. Yet, they’re often neglected when it comes to our overall health. Since April is Foot Health Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to show your feet the care they deserve (plus, it’s a month we love here at My Chicago Foot Expert)! Whether you’re an athlete, a…
Whether you’re a busy mom, an athlete, or even Jerry Seinfeld, we at My Chicago Foot Expert have seen plantar fasciitis affect all walks of life. However, everyone experiences plantar fasciitis differently, especially in cause and treatment, primarily due to individual lifestyle and age differences. Let’s explore some hypothetical, real-world case scenarios to illustrate how plantar…
Treadmills offer a convenient way to stay active, especially when weather or time constraints limit outdoor exercise. But how does this popular fitness equipment impact your foot and ankle health? In this article, we at My Chicago Foot Expert will jog through the advantages and disadvantages of keeping it moving, stationary style. Benefits of Treadmill…
In the podiatry world, there’s a lot of talk about foot deformities such as bunions and hammertoes. However, what about the bone variations of the foot that are generally considered benign or normal? One fascinating aspect of the foot is its variation in length and shape across different populations. In this blog post, we at…
We’ve all felt heel pain at least once in our lives. But because there are so many causes, it’s hard to tell whether the pain is serious or not or why it’s happening at all. This is why, in this blog post, we at My Chicago Foot Expert will explore the differences between heel fissures,…
We’ve all felt the pain of seeing our favorite athlete go down due to an ankle injury. Ranging from minor sprains to severe fractures, understanding athletic foot and ankle injuries and the typical recovery timelines for them can help athletes make informed decisions about their rehabilitation and return to play. That’s why we at My…
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