Heel pain can have several possible causes including stress fractures, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation, or even a cyst. The most common cause, however, is plantar fasciitis, sometimes referred to as heel spur syndrome. Only a podiatrist can diagnose the source of your heel pain accurately....
Charcot foot is a condition that can occur in people with neuropathy (nerve damage), and that is why it is a particular concern for diabetic patients. With neuropathy comes a weakening of the bones in the foot, which causes them to fracture easily, even without...
The term “flatfoot” refers to a total or partial collapse of the arch, hence causing the foot to be flat on the ground. If you have flexible flatfoot, it means that your foot is flat when you are standing on it, but when you pick...
Maybe you missed the bottom step or tripped on the curb or landed wrong after that amazing Frisbee catch, but chances are if you’ve sprained your ankle, you know it. Pain, swelling, bruising around the ankle, stiffness and difficulty walking make it pretty obvious. What’s...
Did you know that the number one reason that diabetics are hospitalized in the United States is foot infections? Great Neck Family Foot Care offers the highest quality diabetic foot care for patients in Nassau County. We want you to be informed about diabetic foot...
We’re on our feet all the time. Walking, running, or even just standing are all parts of daily life and if your foot and ankle are in any way misaligned or your walking pattern has become irregular, in time many long term problems can develop....
Ingrown toenails are painful and not a condition that will go away on its own. When a nail curves and starts to grow into the skin it irritates that the skin, causing it to become red and swollen. The area around the ingrown nail may...
You finally decide this is it, no bones about it; you are going to get in shape, starting this weekend. You drag your sneakers out from under your bed and head off to the track for a run. As you’re finishing your second lap, you...
It’s summer in Nassau County and that means your family will be spending time barefoot at the pool, beach, or lake. That also means it’s prime time for Athlete’s Foot, or tinea pedis. Athlete’s Foot is most commonly caused by a fungal infection and fungal...
Is your child complaining that his or her heel hurts? As an adult, you may be tempted to tell them to “walk it off,” but in children, exactly opposite of adult heel pain, walking typically makes the pain worse. The most common cause of heel...
