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Hiking: Hit the Trails, Skip the Stumbles

  Hiking is a wonderful way to connect with nature, get exercise, and explore new environments. However, uneven terrain, coupled with increased weight on your feet and long-distance trekking, can lead to foot and ankle problems that are both stubborn and painful. Your Next Step doesn’t want typical stumbles to get in your way when […]

Boost Foot Fitness For National Nutrition Month!

  National Nutrition Month is here, and as always, March serves as a timely reminder that what we eat affects our entire body, feet and ankles included. The team at Your Next Step knows that lifestyle modifications like prioritizing a healthy diet can make a world of difference, so this post will explain how proper […]

5 Different Ways to Beat Bunions

  Common, uncomfortable, and limiting bunions are one podiatric problem that just won’t quit. These bony bumps at the base of your big toe, produced by bone misalignment, can inflict pain and affect your ability to walk comfortably. Your Next Step is proud to resolve all kinds of foot and ankle complications, from the commonplace […]

2 New Ways to Heal Bone Spurs

  Many of the patients we see at Your Next Step Foot and Ankle Care Center suffer from bone spurs, a painful protrusion often linked to issues like plantar fasciitis. Unfortunately, the prevalence of spurs doesn’t make them any easier to resolve. There is a silver lining, however: Two innovative methods, Tenex and Amniotic Fluid […]

3 Ways Podiatrists Promote Better Balance for All Ages

  Strong balance is foundational, a starting point for better biomechanics, health, and strength. Insufficient balance, however, could increase your risk of injury, add to your recovery time when hurt, or limit your mobility and quality of life. Fortunately, podiatrists aren’t just doctors – they’re balance experts! Here are three key ways that DPMs help […]

Nix Diabetic Neuropathy With Expert Footcare

  Diabetes is common in the United States, and it affects millions worldwide. Yet despite the condition’s well-known nature, some of the complications it causes are still poorly understood. And one of those complications, diabetic neuropathy, can be particularly problematic. It’s a form of nerve damage that often begins in the feet, and as it […]

Heart Health Month: The Foot and Ankle Connections

  February is Heart Health Month, a time to consider circulation, boost blood flow, and take stock of overall wellness. One facet of that picture that frequently gets overlooked, however, is your feet! Blood, carrying vital oxygen and nutrients, travels throughout your body through a complex network of vessels. When this flow gets sluggish, especially […]

Acting on Arthritis Pain in Winter Weather

  Joint pain is common these days. CDC statistics reveal that over 50 million adults in the U.S. have arthritis, with the prevalence increasing significantly among seniors. Another study published in the Journal of Gerontology found that “winter was associated with increased pain intensity and decreased physical activity” in people with knee osteoarthritis. Clearly, arthritis […]

Make Heels Pain-free with ESWT

  Chronic heel pain can take a toll on your mental and physical well-being, and unfortunately, it tends to stick around if left untreated. Yet before you resign yourself to limping through life, you might want to consider an innovative treatment for resolving your long-term problem: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT). ESWT is a non-invasive, […]

Step Ahead of Pain with Proactive Foot Care

  In podiatric medicine, it’s always better to act early and prevent a problem from occurring in the first place. However, the busy pace of modern life sometimes precludes that kind of foresight. For the average patient at Your Next Step, it can be challenging to find the time and energy to practice preventative care. […]

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