Arthritic Foot Care
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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.
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Gregory Mangum, DPM and Bruce Miller, DPM
Sugar Land: (281) 242-4448
Pasadena: (281) 991-0600
Houston: (713) 664-6677
Playing Sports with Foot Injuries
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Many athletes continue to play with mild foot injuries. You should remember to properly stretch before any activities, focusing on their calves to prevent injuries and reduce reoccurring pain.
Read MoreWhat are Achilles Tendon Injuries
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An Achilles tendon rupture is trickier to heal, and is by far the most painful injury. It is caused by the tendon ripping or completely snapping.
Read MoreAll About Broken Ankles
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Broken ankles are a very serious injury which, if not properly treated, can lead to continuous pain and an inability to walk.
Read MoreKeeping Children's Feet Healthy
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Having healthy, well taken care of feet in childhood is crucial in helping eliminate problems later in life, especially in the back and legs. As children grow, their feet require different types of care.
Read MoreCorns: What Are They, and How Do You Get Rid of Them
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Corns are circular or cone-shaped and are commonly found on the feet where there are areas of pressure or friction, such as on the little toe where it may rub against shoes or on the ball of the foot.
Read MoreCauses, Symptoms, and Treatment of Poor Blood Circulation in the Feet
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Poor blood circulation in the feet and legs is often caused by peripheral artery disease (PAD), which is usually the result of a build up of plaque in the arteries.
Read MoreDiabetic Foot Care
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Especially when suffering from diabetes, it is important to keep the feet washed and dried. Examining your feet and toes carefully is also important, as you want to be on the lookout for redness and sores.
Read MoreBroken Foot Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
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A broken foot is when one of the bones located in the foot fractures, or breaks. About 10% of broken bones occur in the foot.
Read MoreWhat to Know About a Broken Toe
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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 MoreTreating Plantar Fasciitis
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Plantar 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 MoreHow Obesity Affects Your Feet
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Many 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 MoreArthritic Foot Care
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In 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: No Walk in the Park!
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Hammertoe 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 MoreSport Related Foot and Ankle Injuries
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The 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 MoreWhat is Gout?
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Gout is a form of arthritis that is unusually painful. A slight touch can send shooting pain.
Read MoreHow to Prevent Running Injuries
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Many common running injuries are caused by overuse and overtraining. Several common sports injuries can occur due to running.
Read MoreSmoothing the Transition to Fall Footwear
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At Texas Foot Specialists we’re seeing more patients with complaints of foot pain as we get further along into fall. One reason is making the switch from summer to fall shoes and boots.
Read MoreThings That Go Bump--on Your Feet
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At Texas Foot Specialists we know that as we approach Halloween, things that go bump in the night are to be expected, but most of our patients don’t appreciate finding lumps and bumps on their feet! Here are some common causes of growths on your feet.
Read MoreFAQ’s about Raynaud’s
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October is Raynaud’s Awareness Month and a good opportunity to share some information about this condition. Here are some frequently asked questions about Raynaud’s.
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