May 20th, 2013
Heel spurs are a hook-like calcite formation at the heel of the foot, normally characterized by a half inch protrusion. This calcite deposits can cause you pain when walking or standing due to the unusual pressure on the heel, tendons and muscular tissue. It is normally caused by strains on the foot ligaments and muscles that would have occurred over a period of several months, inducing the calcium deposits at the base of the heel.
The formations differ in the location, often they protrude forward along the foot, or at the exact base of the heel as a lump. There really isn’t any other way of knowing the condition exist unless an x-ray is done following symptomatic pain.
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April 18th, 2013
Is the warmer weather causing your feet to itch their way out of those wool socks and into some flip-flops? Is embarrassment about unsightly corns, calluses, or ingrown toenails keeping you from slipping into those springtime sandals? A quick visit to your NYC podiatrist today will have your feet prepped and ready for no-sock shoes tomorrow!
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March 13th, 2013
Sculptra is filler typically used for the treatment of wrinkles and facial lines. Sculptra derma fillers are composed of a substance, called poly-L-lactic acid, that has been used in surgical procedures for several decades because of its ability to dissolve – some of its most popular uses over the years have been as dissolvable stitches and tissue implants. Sculptura is a safe, synthetic substance that is harmless to surrounding tissues, making it suitable for a wide variety of cosmetic uses. One of the most recent adaptations for Sculptra derma fillers has been for the treatment of certain disorders of the foot.
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February 20th, 2013
You’re just minding your own business, going about your day, when it happens. You suddenly feel like you’ve gotten a pebble stuck in your shoe, but there’s nothing there. In the following days, it gets worse. The ball of your foot starts burning and the pain sometimes radiates to your toes. Though many conditions can cause burning feet, you may have Nueroma, also called Morton’s Neuroma. Luckily, there are various burning feet treatments in New York.
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February 14th, 2013
Many people complain of chronic heel pain, which can come all of a sudden or it can come on gradually, with the pain getting worse with time. Chronic heel pain should be addressed by a qualified podiatrist or orthopaedic surgeon, as untreated chronic heel pain can worsen and have a debilitating effect on the person’s day-to-day life. Fortunately, there are many options for chronic heel pain treatment in Manhattan that you can choose from after consulting your podiatrist.
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