Perhaps you’ve asked yourself, ‘Why does the bone on the inside of my ankle hurt?’ There are several probable causes of inner ankle bone pain such as ankle sprains, ankle stress fractures, and posterior tibial tendonitis. In this post, we’re going to closely examine six of these likely causes beginning with the most common. Ankle … Read more
Untreated Athlete’s foot, what’s the worst thing that can happen? Well, first, let’s answer what Athlete’s foot is, to begin with. An athlete’s foot is a fungal condition affecting the skin on the feet. Also known as tinea pedis, it can spread to your hands, groin, and toenails. According to the NCBI, 49 million Americans … Read more
Foot pain can become debilitating quite fast. And with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen providing little to no relief, a lot of people end up asking, “Should I get a cortisone injection for foot pain?” In this post, I’m going to break down the benefits and risks of cortisone injections, and … Read more
Many people are unaware of the implications that low vitamin D levels can have on foot and ankle injuries, fractures, and stress fractures. Vitamin D is very important for calcium metabolism, and a lack of vitamin D can lead to decreased calcium absorption, decreased phosphate absorption, and an increase in parathyroid hormone levels – all … Read more
Have you been told by your doctor that you have a ganglionic cyst on your foot or ankle? If so, what did they say it was and what are your treatment options? In this blog post, we will discuss what a ganglionic cyst is, how it’s treated, and what to expect after treatment. We hope … Read more