Monthly Archives: June 2019

Muscle cramps and spasms happen to most people and can be caused by prolonged activity, over-exertion, dehydration, low blood sugar, nerve disorders, pregnancy and other factors. Cramps usually occur at rest, often at night and can vary in length and intensity. Can muscle cramps be prevented? And what is the best way to treat them? […]

As a runner, you put an enormous amount of added stress on your feet and legs which can lead to chronic conditions such as plantar fascitis, shin splints, or sudden injuries like bone bruises or ankle sprains. If you’ve ever been sidelined from pain or injury, you know how frustrating it can be. With proper […]

Dry skin and the associated cracked heels occur when thickened callous tissue dries out and splits. This is accentuated by wearing open backed shoes or going bare foot which causes the skin of the foot to dry at a greater rate. Thickened cracked skin can also be caused by age and diabetes related issues. LEARN MORE

With children, their bones don’t fuse together until puberty. There are some foot and leg conditions that may then present with pain or kids not keeping up with their friends. Gait analysis, correct shoe fittings and ongoing monitoring are some of the ways that podiatric care can positively change the lives of kids. It’s a […]

With age — and occasionally without it — a number of conditions can result in leg pain after walking and make walking difficult. Some are very familiar, such as arthritis that makes knees and hips creaky; others, such as peripheral artery disease, aren’t. This article looks at four non-arthritic conditions that cause leg pain and […]