by Amelia Boyd | Jul 9, 2024 | Podiatrist
An estimated 2 million people in the U.S. struggle with heel pain, according to a study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Many things can cause heel pain. However, in most cases, plantar fasciitis is the culprit. For those unfamiliar with plantar...
by Amelia Boyd | Aug 10, 2023 | Podiatrist
A podiatrist is often thought of as a foot doctor. Although this is a common term for a best podiatrist in Jacksonville FL, the podiatrist is a doctor that specializes in diagnosing and treating as well as preventing ailments that affect the lower extremities; the...
by Amelia Boyd | Dec 4, 2017 | Podiatrist
Once you experience any number of foot injuries you cannot afford to wait it out and hope that the pain and problems go away on their own, especially due to the fact that some injuries may require surgery as part of the treatment plan. A podiatrist is a medical...
by Amelia Boyd | Feb 27, 2017 | Podiatrist
People with diabetes have special podiatric needs due to ancillary conditions such as edema. Nerve damage and poor circulation can also lead to painful foot problems, which, if left untreated, can become irreversible. Diabetes also tends to be linked with sluggish...
by Amelia Boyd | Nov 5, 2015 | Podiatrist
Neuropathic Pain Treatments in Bolingbrook IL include a broad range of options and methods. The most effective treatment is to control blood glucose (sugar) levels in the body. That can slow or halt the progression of neuropathic pain. When the sugar levels become too...