Individuals with diabetes usually have two strikes against them when it comes to foot health: neuropathy and peripheral artery disease, or poor circulation. In combination, these two conditions mean that any small injury to the foot won’t heal properly and can quickly worsen into a serious problem. Neuropathy is nerve damage and is often a […]
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Severe Toe Pain and Stiffness Can Be Hallux Rigidus
Wear and tear – or overuse – of the big toe joint can cause degenerative arthritis. This condition, called hallux rigidus (meaning rigid or stiff big toe) causes the toe to be painful and difficult to bend. Whether you realize it or not, you use your big toes all day long for the simple tasks […]
Sudden, Intense Toe Pain May Be a Gout Attack
In the past, gout has been called a “rich man’s disease” because a diet heavy in meat, seafood and alcoholic beverages can trigger a gout attack. However, no matter who gets hit with gout, they’re going to experience sudden and intense pain. If your blood has an unusually high level of uric acid, either because […]
Eliminating Toenail Fungus Important in Diabetic Nail Care
Fungal nail can be a problem for anyone, but for an individual with diabetes it can be the start of serious complications. Onychomycosis, or toenail fungus, penetrates the nail bed which makes it hard to eliminate. Your toenails get brittle and easily break. If they break into sharp points they can damage nearby tissue and […]
Balance Tips for Seniors
It’s a fact that 1 out of 3 senior citizens falls each year. More than 700,000 older patients end up in the hospital after a fall, including 250,000 with hip fractures. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – CDC). Falling is a real risk for older people and many times balance issues are the problem. […]
Athletic Shoes: Your Child’s Most Important Sports Equipment
Since most sports involve some kind of action on your feet, it’s essential to have the right footwear for each type of activity. Not only should the needs of each sport be carefully considered but also the unique characteristics of your child’s feet. Participating in sports, whether competitively or for fun, can become a painful […]
Tenex Health TX™ For Heel Pain? Here’s How It Works
At our office we’ve discovered new technology that not only relieves the pain of plantar fasciitis and tendon degeneration (tendinosis), but it actually breaks down and removes the damaged tissue. The Tenex Health TX™ procedure requires only a tiny incision so there are no stitches or lengthy recovery periods. Many patients are completely back to […]
Tenex Health TX™ Treatments Succeed Where Others Fail
If you or a family member suffers from heel pain or joint pain from damaged or inflamed tendons, you know frustrating it is to achieve relief. You may have tried one treatment after another with no real healing. Your Next Step now offers Tenex Health TX™ technology, a minimally-invasive procedure that removes damaged tissue and […]
Innovative Treatment To Relieve Tendinitis and Heel Pain
Are you one of the more than 10 million Americans who suffers from severe joint pain due to damaged tendons? In addition to being extremely painful, this condition keeps patients from their normal activities because it limits the joint’s range of motion. Enter modern medical technology! In collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, Tenex Health has […]
Peripheral Artery Disease Can Be Detected in Your Feet
Did you know that your feet can give hints to the health of your peripheral arteries? These arteries carry blood from the heart to the extremities. When plaque and cholesterol build up in the arteries, blood flow is reduced. This is called peripheral artery disease, or PAD. How can your feet help? Each foot has […]