Have you ever been sitting on the floor or with your legs crossed, only to stand up and realize your foot feels like a heavy, tingling block of wood? That pins and needles sensation, often called falling asleep, is a common experience that we at New Jersey Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Group see a lot of. But while it is usually just a temporary annoyance, persistent foot numbness can sometimes be your body’s way of signaling a deeper issue.
While summer is the perfect time for outdoor fun, the change in activity levels and footwear can sometimes lead to unexpected aches. The good news is that you can stay active and keep your feet strong by choosing activities that naturally promote the foot health we at New Jersey Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Group love to see.
If you have ever dropped something heavy on your foot or felt a sharp snap during a workout, your first instinct was probably to check if you could move your toes. When you realize you could still wiggle them, you might have breathed a sigh of relief and told yourself it couldn’t possibly be broken.
According to the NIH, about one-third of America is overweight. To us at New Jersey Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Group, that’s a lot of heel pain. Because when you’re carrying extra pounds, your feet are the first to feel the pressure.
Despite the name, you don’t have to be a professional athlete to catch athlete’s foot. However, certain environments and sports make our patients at New Jersey Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Group a bigger target for this notorious fungal infection.
Have you noticed a weird, perhaps painful bump bulging from your pinky toe? If your favorite shoes are starting to hurt and that little red knot is getting harder to ignore, that sounds a lot like a bunionette to us at New Jersey Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Group.
Spring sports are in full swing, and we at New Jersey Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Group are just as excited to get back to helping athletes stay safe. However, one of the most sneaky and frustrating injuries you might encounter during this season is a stress fracture. Let’s go over the 5 warning signs of stress fractures in the feet and how to spot them.
You find the perfect pair of sneakers on the clearance rack, or maybe those designer boots you have wanted forever are finally on sale, but they are just a half-size too big. You tell yourself that a thick pair of socks or an insert will make up the difference.
When you stub your toe the pain is sharp and immediate. But what happens when the pain stays high, and your toe starts looking a little strange? We at New Jersey Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Group are here to help you distinguish between a stub, a break, and everything in between.
If you have a child who has suddenly started limping or refusing to put on their sneakers, you might be dealing with a common but painful childhood milestone: the ingrown toenail. While we often think of this as an adult problem caused by years of tight dress shoes, kids and teenagers we see at New Jersey Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Group are actually at a higher risk for this uncomfortable condition.
