Broken toes can be categorized as either minor or severe fractures. Symptoms of minor toe fractures include throbbing pain, swelling, bruising on the skin and toenail, and the inability to move the toe with ease.
Read MorePlantar fasciitis is a foot problem affecting the plantar fascia, a connective tissue in the heel. This condition is treatable, but in many cases can take up to a year to be effective.
Read MoreMany problems that occur in the feet are directly related to carrying even a small amount of extra weight. If you are overweight, the body may try to compensate by changing the way it moves.
Read MoreIn our lifetimes we walk 75,000 miles, putting a great deal of stress on the 26 bones and 30 joints in our feet. As we age, our feet lose flexibility and elasticity. Our shock absorbers weaken, and if you add arthritis to that combination, joints become inflamed and distorted. Arthritic foot care becomes imperative at this point.
Read MoreHammertoe is a painful deformity of the second, third, or fourth toe, frequently caused by improper mechanics—the way a person walks or the shoes they wear that do not allow room for the deformity.
Read MoreThe most common foot and ankle injuries suffered by people involved in sport are plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains and Achilles tendon damage or ruptures. If not treated properly they can lead to permanent disability.
Read MoreGout is a form of arthritis that is unusually painful. A slight touch can send shooting pain.
Read MoreMany common running injuries are caused by overuse and overtraining. Several common sports injuries can occur due to running.
Read MoreAt Texas Foot Specialists we know that it’s been an especially long winter and that the condition of your feet may have been pretty low on your priority list during the pandemic. But brighter—and sunnier—days are ahead and now is a good time to seriously take a look at your feet.
Read MoreDiscomfort in the ball of your foot can have several possible sources. Here are three of the most common.
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Common skin disorders can be irritating and slow you down. Here are three skin disorders that we frequently treat and what you can do to prevent them.
Read MoreThis time of year bunions can cause excruciating pain and discomfort. There are ways, however, to decrease the pain and increase your enjoyment of the holiday season.
Read MoreWe at Texas Foot Specialists want to help! Foot odor is an embarrassing problem but there are solutions. Your first step is to make an appointment
Read MoreThere are several factors which increase the chances of injury. Thankfully, most of them can be reduced or even eliminated with a few precautions. Below are some reasons for injury that we see frequently:
Read MoreAt Texas Foot Specialists, we want to help our older patients and those who care for them prevent this number one cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries.
Read MoreDid you know that your feet can act as an “early warning system” for your body? Many times at Texas Foot Specialists our podiatrists Dr. Bruce Miller or Dr. Gregory Mangum will find signs in the examination of the feet or ankles that may point to other disorders or problems that can affect your entire body.
Read MoreThe shoes your child wears can have a big influence on the health of their feet. For that reason, we want to offer the following tips for making this important choice:
Read MoreAre there beach days ahead for your summer vacation? At Texas Foot Specialists, we know that many of our patients enjoy days of surf and sun.
Read MoreAt Texas Foot Specialists, one of the most common reasons patients come to see us is heel pain. When you make an appointment at our Sugar Land (281-242-4448), Pasadena (281-991-0600) or Houston office (713-664-6677), our podiatrists Dr. Bruce Miller and Dr. Gregory Mangum will examine your feet and do any imaging studies or tests needed to determine the source of your discomfort.
Read MoreAt Texas Foot Specialists, we know that children and adolescent feet require special attention. The growth and development patterns of growing feet as well as the habits and lifestyles of children mean that they are susceptible to specific foot problems.
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