5 Ways To Improve Men’s Foot Health
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June is Men’s Health Month. At Texas Foot Specialists, we see a number of common foot health problems that men experience which can be prevented.
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Gregory Mangum, DPM and Bruce Miller, DPM
Sugar Land: (281) 242-4448
Pasadena: (281) 991-0600
Houston: (713) 664-6677
Protect Children from Summer Foot Hazards
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Summer is a time for children to enjoy some leisure time once school is out. It can, however, be a time of increased risk for foot problems. Below are some issues we at Texas Foot Specialists see more often in children during the lazy days of summer.
Read MoreCelebrate Seniors this Month
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May is Older Americans Month, and here at Texas Foot Health we want our older patients to be proactive about the care of their feet. Gone are the days when conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis and flat feet were just considered a “normal” part of the aging process.
Read MoreMyths about Bone Health
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What you don’t know about bone health can be very harmful to your feet. At Texas Foot Specialists we recognize National Osteoporosis Month and want to share some facts about this disease and what you can do about it.
Read MoreFacts about Skin Cancer and Your Feet
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and at Texas Foot Specialists we’d like to use this as an opportunity to remind our patients you can get cancer on the skin of your feet.
Read More4 Ways To Prevent Neuromas
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Neuromas are sometimes referred to as nerve tumors, but this condition is nearly always benign and is actually a thickening of a nerve due to irritation or inflammation. At Texas Foot Specialists, we often treat patients—usually women—for this condition that can cause a number of annoying symptoms.
Read MoreDo’s and Don’ts for Keeping Feet Safe While Mowing
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What whirls at 3,000 rotations per minute and produces more kinetic energy than a .357 handgun? Your lawn mower! Each year over 35,000 injuries occur as a result of mowing the lawn. At Texas Foot Specialists, we don’t want to see any of our patients become part of this statistic.
Read More5 Ways To Ease Heel Pain
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At 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 MoreFight Back Against Arthritis
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Believing that arthritis is just an inevitable part of the aging process and that there’s nothing that can be done about it is an erroneous way of thinking that can lead to unnecessary debilitations and a halt to activities you love.
Read MoreDon’t Ignore Falling Arches
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At Texas Foot Specialists, we see many adult patients with flat feet. Adult acquired flat foot can be brought on by a number of reasons.
Read MoreDo’s and Don’ts for Good Foot Health
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April is one of our favorite months at Texas Foot Specialists—it’s National Foot Health Awareness Month. There are many ways patients can improve their podiatric health, and the good news is that it doesn’t require a lot of time or effort.
Read More4 Ways To Help Your Child Get Ready for Spring Sports
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Whether this is your child’s first year playing an organized sport or you have a teen who’s a 4-season athlete, we at Texas Foot Specialists know that the proper preparation is essential for preventing lower extremity injuries.
Read MoreTest Your Bunion IQ
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When it comes to bunions, we at Texas Foot Specialists often find that many patients don’t know much about this common podiatric disorder, beyond how to recognize one by its signature bump on the side of the toe.
Read MoreFacts about Chronic Ankle Instability
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If you’re one of those people whose ankle is constantly giving way when you step off a curb, hit an uneven spot in the pavement or even while standing still, you may believe it’s just part of who you are.
Read More6 Tips for Healthy Eating for Your Feet
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At Texas Foot Specialists we know that what you eat affects your feet. March is National Nutrition Month and a good time to focus on some ways to improve your diet and your podiatric health.
Read MoreDon’t Ignore Changes in Your Feet
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Most of our patients at Texas Foot Specialists know to contact us when their feet or ankles hurt. However, at other times when they detect other changes in their feet, they don’t seek treatment because they believe the symptoms are not serious.
Read MoreDo’s and Don’ts for Fungal Toenail Infections
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At Texas Foot Specialists, fungal toenails are a condition we treat frequently. Below are some do’s and don’ts for treating and preventing this unsightly condition.
Read MoreWalk Your Way to Better Heart and Foot Health
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In February, you think of hearts and Valentine’s Day, but it’s also time to celebrate your actual heart with American Heart Month. One important element of a lifestyle that fosters good heart health is exercise.
Read More3 Common Foot Problems in Children
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At 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.
Read MoreWhy Exercise Resolutions Fall Flat
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Remember back on Jan. 1st you resolved to start exercising in 2019? If you’re one of those people whose fitness plans have already petered out, you’re not alone. At Texas Foot Specialists, we see many patients who start a new exercise program with the best of intentions, but a variety of factors may prevent them from getting very far. Below are some suggestions to help you stay on track.
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