Your feet keep you moving, and because of this, it is highly important that you give them proper care during your daily regimen. Your feet should get just as much attention as the rest of your body. Just as often as you cleanse other areas, you should be directly cleansing...
Are you experiencing foot pain? If you are suffering from foot pain, the worst thing you can do is ignore it as foot pain is not normal. Foot doctors insist you check your feet regularly. It is important to note any changes in color or temperature and to look for discolored,...
Your feet and ankles face a lot of wear and tear as they are the parts of the body holding the most weight and pressure. They are the foundation to the skeletal system in the body and they support our bodily functions while providing balance and mobility. It is important...
“Take your shoes off at the door, please” is the most dreaded thing to hear when visiting a friend if you are suffering from athlete’s foot. There may even be a brief, awkward moment in which you pause and think quietly to yourself of an excuse to quickly depart and...
A person's foot is a very complicated part of their anatomy, containing 26 bones with thirty-three joints, 107 ligaments, nineteen muscles, and multiple tendons that hold the structure together to allow it to move in a variety of ways. There is no wonder why 85% of Americans will experience foot...
There are two types of people in this world. Those that call the doctor for every health issue they experience and those that wait until the last minute to seek medical attention. Deciding whether or not medical attention should be sought can often be difficult as each individual can tolerate...
A bunion is a deformity of the foot caused by the big toe turning inwards toward the other toes. Bunions occur at the joints and can be extremely painful due to the weight of your body resting on the it during normal walking. In addition, inflammation, irritation, and calluses can...
Onychomycosis, the medical term for nail fungus, usually occurs on the foot. It is characterized by the nail becoming thickened and discolored: green, white, black, or yellow. Nails infected by onychomycosis often appear crumbly and brittle with some pieces breaking away from the toe or finger completely. While there is...
It is very important as a diabetic to ensure proper foot care. Diabetes can cause nerve damage as well as reduce the blood flow to your feet, making it harder for the body to heal from an injury or an infection. The best way to keep your feet healthy as...
Have you been having foot or ankle pain that is probably related to your playing sports? If so you should see a podiatrist who also specializes in sports medicine. When you need to have Bellmore sports medicine foot and ankle treatments, you will want to visit us at Cherrywood Foot...