by Podiatry Associates | Oct 18, 2019 | Common Foot Problems, Surgical Procedures
A hammer toe (or claw toe) is the bending of the toe at the joint which occurs when a muscle imbalance in the toe causes increased pressure on the joint. You can fix hammer toes in the following ways: Padding and taping the area to minimize stress and pain Medication...
by Podiatry Associates | Oct 4, 2019 | Common Foot Problems, Sports Medicine, Surgical Procedures
Normally, your toenails should continue to grow straight, but sometimes you can develop an issue like an ingrown toenail. This happens when your toenail grows into the side or corner of your nail bed. An ingrown toenail is a very common issue and often develops in one...
by Podiatry Associates | Sep 26, 2019 | Common Foot Problems, Diabetes, Diabetic Foot Care, Orthotics
Diabetic foot pain is often caused by Peripheral Neuropathy, which is a nerve problem directly caused by the disease of diabetes. This nerve pain can take the form of burning, aching, shooting pain, or tingling in your feet. How to Relieve Diabetic Foot Pain?You can...
by Podiatry Associates | Sep 16, 2019 | Common Foot Problems, Surgical Procedures
An ingrown toenail can sometimes be managed on your own, but here at Podiatry Associates in Baltimore, we always recommend medical attention, especially since an infection may occur in the toenail. If you detect any signs of an ingrown toenail infection like pain,...
by Podiatry Associates | Aug 23, 2019 | Common Foot Problems
When it comes to taking care of your feet, you’ll know when you have an ingrown toenail. The nail, typically the large toenail, starts growing into the side of your toe, creating a lot of pain and red swelling in that area. What are the symptoms for an ingrown...
