Recognizing Heel Pain At the end of a typical day, have you noticed a slight tension under your foot towards the front of your heel? If so, you begin to wonder if you participated in more activity today than you normally do. However, the next morning arrives and you recognize that...
Are you familiar with osteochondritis? Osteochondritis occurs when a piece of bone in a joint dies and later separates from the rest of the bone. It can occur in any joint of the body, but is most commonly noticed in the feet, ankles, and knees. Osteochondritis can be caused from...
Heel Spur syndrome- formerly known as Plantar Fasciitis- is a painful feeling in the heel and arch of the foot. Causing inflammation and discomfort, plantar fasciitis is inflamed by the connective tissue of the ligaments that stretch from the heel to the toes across the arch of the foot. This...
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body and is the largest supporter in helping us walk, run, and jump. Also known as the calcaneal tendon, it attaches the calf muscles to the heel bone, allowing it to provide structure and force when on the...
SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT BY CLICKING THE BUTTON: Having overly sweaty feet can be a very discomforting and embarrassing to deal with. Fortunately, there are many ways to help reduce and even eliminate this unpleasant condition. Here are some at-home remedies that can help reduce excessive foot sweat. Wear 100% cotton socks or...
People who suffer from diabetes face many complications; the most commonly taking place in the feet. At Cherrywood Foot Care located in Bellmore, New York, we treat patients who need diabetic foot care. As always, our primary goals are to treat and educate each patient on the disease and complications to...
Neurolysis is a non-invasive procedure targeted for complex nerve pain. Neuroma is a condition involving the production of nerve tissue mass that causes severe pain in the affected area- often times, in feet. This condition is also popularly seen in patients with cancerous or benign tumors. In this case, Neurolysis...
Metatarsalgia is a type of pain and inflammation in the ball, or metatarsal, of the foot. Also called the “stone bruise,” it often is seen in the metatarsal heads which is where the bones of the middle three toes connect to the ball. There are small nerves between the metatarsal...
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Foot fungus can be a very uncomfortable thing to deal with. Although it may not cause direct pain, it will likely make you feel uncomfortable and self conscious. Fortunately with the right treatment, foot fungus can be eradicated. Cherrywood Foot Care in Nassau County can diagnose and treat your foot...