Reason For Pain in Balls of Your Feet

Reason for pain in balls of your feet

 

Stone bruise, also known as metatarsalgia, is not so much an injury as it is the symptom of various ailments. You will know if you have an issue when there is pain under the ball of your foot. The pain is typically experienced during weight-bearing activities or ones that induce additional force upon the foot, like running.

You will need to see a Podiatrist and be examined.  You will need an x-ray to evaluate for bone bruise or a fracture.  Pain after walking could be caused by tendonitis, capsulitis or synovitis.

 Given that stone bruises arise for a variety of reasons, there are various methods that will be used in treating your pain and discomfort. Some of the treatments we recommend and use to relieve the pain include resting, wearing appropriate footwear, and the use of orthotics. Elevating the affected foot after long periods of standing or exercise, along with an icing regimen, can provide relief. If the root cause is ill-fitting or underperforming footwear, a simple change of shoes might help. Orthotics can help evenly distribute bodyweight and are quite beneficial if an uneven distribution is the issue.

Call and schedule an appointment for evaluation at 440-946-5858.

We should be concerned with chilblains?

We should be concerned with chilblains?

Chilblains are the precursor for frostbite.  Toes are swollen and red.  Toes can look like cherry tomatoes from just being outside for a short time.  They can itch and burn excessively.  You can develop black spots on your toes that can become ulcerations.  All you need is the right conditions of tight socks or shoes and wetness to lead to Chilblains for the rest of your life.  This can haunt you every winter.

Prevention is the hallmark.  Wearing warm Boots or Gortex shoes can help.  Dry sock as soon as possible.  Examination of your feet every day in cold weather.  Soaking your feet white vinegar and warm water to relieve symptoms.  Then call our office to be seen.

Long term care is good hygiene.  Examination of your feet and toes every day after arising.  Washing your feet well or soaking in white vinegar and warm water for no longer than 10 minutes per day followed with application of any emollient cream to soften skin and prevent skin fissures.  Please let us help you to prevent a problem.  Call now for an appointment with one of our caring and competent Podiatric physicians – 440-946-5858.

Shoes that Fit and Support Are Needed

Shoes that Fit and Support Are Needed

There is nothing that is more damaging to the feet than wearing shoes that do not fit correctly. Feet are a dynamic structure that will change with time both in length and width.  The change is so slow people don’t realize that changes are occurring.  Most people have walked over 10, 000 steps per day. Many people  find that they have chronic foot pain, blisters and even more problems with conditions like plantar fasciitis, heel pain and shin splints. Your shoes should give you the right support for your foot.

Remember, your feet can change in their shape and support requirements as you age. If you are finding that shoes that used to be comfortable leave you with painful feet or legs at the end of the day.  You need to be treated by Podiatrist to determine if you need shoes that offer additional support.

New thoughts about correcting fungus nails.

New thoughts about correcting fungus nails.

 

I wanted to let you know that there is a new topical antifungal that will penetrate your toenail without taking off your nail polish.  I do not recommend leaving your nail polish on for weeks.  Your nails need to breathe as like any of your skin.  Always allow several days before reapplying nail polish.

In conjunction with Laser surgery, this new antifungal solution could improve our success rate.  Find out if you are a candidate to improve your chance for next  Spring of wearing sandals comfortably.

Do You Want fungus nails?

Do you Want fungus nails?

 

Now that sandal season is about to end, you need to start treatment on unsightly fungus nails.

It takes  approximately  6 to 9 months for a new nail to grow out following Laser treatment.  Signs of nail fungus are discoloration, thickening of nail and/or loosing of the toenail.

If you use the laser for fungus nails, it will not damage clean toenails or surrounding skin.  It functions by inactivating the fungus in the nails.  In my hands, Lasers are more effective at combating nail fungus than pills.  Pills can cause drug reactions, side effects such as indigestion or loss of taste for the time you use the medication.

Laser care is the least invasive treatment, but adjunct treatment with topical will be used to reduce reoccurrence after treatment has ended.  This will help you for next summer to be fungus free.  Time to pick up the phone and schedule your reservation 440-946-5858.

Heel hurts

Question: Why do my heels hurt first thing in the morning but then feel a little better as I start walking around my house?

Answer: That is a great question! And it is very common. Many people suffer from arch and heel pain, most commonly called plantar fasciitis, and it often shows up as pain with the first step in the morning getting out of bed. It can also occur after a period of sitting (i.e. while sitting for an hour or so to watch TV, working at your desk or arising from the dinner table) causing furniture walking till you are moving. This symptom is called post-static dyskinesia, which means pain after a period of immobility. As you rest or sleep, the muscles in your foot and leg tighten up and, if they are not stretched properly, they can pull when stretched with your body weight at their insertions on the foot bones, causing pain and inflammation in the foot. The pain usually improves after walking or exercising the feet. As the foot and leg muscles warm up and become active, the tightness and soreness resolve, and the pain goes away. The best thing to do for this condition is foot and ankle  are my 3 yoga style stretches first thing in the morning.

For more information on plantar fasciitis, checkout  DrRobertRosenstein.com or call 440-946-5858 to schedule your reservation  for your appointment today.

Should I learn my shoe size?

 

You should know your correct shoe size, which can increase with age, weight gain and pregnancy.  Extra weight also adds pressure to feet and knees - 3 pounds for each one over your target weight. 

Furthermore, if you think you are developing a bunion, start wearing shoes with a wide and deep toe box.  Make comfort your priority in shoes and remember, your foot size will change!  Make sure you check your shoes size once per year at your Podiatrist‘s office or shoe store.