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Your feet get you out of bed in the morning and take you where you need to go, making them one of the most important parts of your body. When you get pain in your feet, it can make it extremely difficult to get your to-do list done. Foot pain can be varied in how you…

If you’ve been diagnosed with arthritis in your ankle or foot, you’ve probably experienced the common symptoms of swelling, tenderness, and foot and ankle pain. What you might not know is that having arthritis can also lead to a higher incidence of fractures. If you have arthritis, it’s important to work to preserve your bone density…

It doesn’t matter if you’re an Olympic athlete or lead a sedentary lifestyle, you might find yourself unexpectedly nursing a sprained ankle. Sprained ankles are very common injuries, and often all it takes to develop a sprain is one awkward step. If you have the symptoms of a sprained ankle and live in the Phoenix, Arizona…

Participating in sports and other athletic activities is a fun way to stay fit, make friends, and keep your competitive juices flowing at any age. Whether you’re an elite athlete or participate in the occasional pick-up game, one of the best ways to prevent injury is to wear the right pair of shoes during your…

When you wake up in the morning, one of the first things you do to start the day is get out of bed. When those first steps are greeted by terrible pain, it can make it hard to start your routine, literally and figuratively, on the right foot. Foot pain that’s worse in the morning…

When you suffer from foot problems, orthotics are a convenient and non-surgical way to treat many painful conditions and foot abnormalities. You’re not alone if you’ve suffered from foot pain and headed to the store to buy a pair of over-the-counter orthotics. The bad news is, orthotics from the store don’t usually get the results you desire.…

Achilles tendinitis is a painful condition that can cause irritation in your ankle, foot, and back of your leg. If conservative treatments haven’t relieved your symptoms, you might find yourself in significant discomfort that limits your everyday activities. Thankfully, when other treatments haven’t worked for your achilles tendinitis, board-qualified podiatrist Ryan Golub, DPM, has the perfect…

An ingrown toenail is extremely painful, and if you’re prone to getting recurring ones, it can be a nuisance. Podiatrists Ryan Golub, DPM, and Zachary Flynn, DPM, AACFAS, of Arizona Foot Health in Phoenix, Arizona, can always treat your ingrown toenail, but you’re probably hoping to avoid the trouble of getting one altogether. Thankfully, if you get ingrown toenails persistently, there…

Think of how often you stand up, walk, and participate in other physical activities. Every time you stand up or bear weight, your feet are tasked with safely moving your entire body from place to place. When you’re carrying excess weight, it takes more work for your feet to take every single step. As a…

Spraining your ankle is a disruptive and painful experience that can keep you from activities like playing sports, going out for a run, or even going for a relaxing stroll. If you recently sprained your ankle, you’re probably wondering what you need to do to be sure it heals well, so you can return to…