Are you experiencing an abrupt and uncomfortable cramping and curling of your toes? Surprisingly, many people face similar discomfort, usually at the most inconvenient times. Toe cramps can vary from mildly irritating to downright painful, possibly disrupting your everyday activities or sleep. Surprisingly, staying hydrated can be a vital step in helping to stop toe… The post How to Stop Your Toes from Cramping and Curling: Causes and Remedies appeared first on Foot And Ankle ..read more

Back-to-school shoe shopping made simple with these 5 essential tips: Check the current pair for symmetry and stability: place the shoes on a flat surface and inspect for any irregularities, ensuring stability and proper alignment. Measure for size: confirm the fit by leaving enough space for a thumb’s width between the big toe and the… The post Back to school 2024: Step into the new school year on the right foot appeared first on Foot And Ankle ..read more

At Adelaide Foot and Ankle, we often see patients complaining of pain, particularly in the ball of the foot. A plantar plate tear is a foot injury that can cause a gap between second and third toes.  Chronic foot pain caused by a plantar plate injury can interfere with your daily activities. You must receive… The post Why Are My Toes Spreading Apart? appeared first on Foot And Ankle ..read more

At Adelaide Foot and Ankle, we often treat patients of all ages with ingrown toenails. Ingrown toenails occur when a corner or side of the nail (nail edge) curves downwards and penetrates the surrounding skin. Ingrown nails often cause pain and discomfort. They can lead to inflammation and sometimes, infection. Albeit having an ingrown nail… The post How Does a Podiatrist Remove an Ingrown Toenail appeared first on Foot And Ankle ..read more

Plantar warts, periungual warts and even common warts can grow on the feet. Most skin warts are contagious. Foot warts are caused by viral infections, causing pain and discomfort that can affect your day-to-day activities.    Warts on a foot (Image Source: Marionette/Wikimedia Commons) Although foot warts may go away on their own, various treatment options… The post Types of Warts on Feet: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Foot And Ankle ..read more

Some major developments are happening in Australia in regard to Podiatric Surgery, which is going to be beneficial for the whole profession. The post Current State of Podiatric Surgery in Australia with Dr Rob Hermann appeared first on Foot And Ankle ..read more

Here at Adelaide Foot and Ankle, one of the most common questions our patients ask us is: Can bunions be corrected without surgery? Well, there are several ways we can treat bunion pain without surgery. Generally, non-surgical bunion treatments should be the initial methods to consider before anything else. Bunion surgery should only be the… The post Can Bunions Be Corrected Without Surgery appeared first on Foot And Ankle ..read more

Seek medical attention immediately if you can’t take 4 steps or bear weight on the ankle. An x-ray may be ordered to see if you have a broken bone in your lower leg or foot. See a doctor if the sprained ankle you’re managing yourself has not healed after a day or so. If you… The post When to Worry About a Sprained Ankle appeared first on Foot And Ankle ..read more

image credit Quitting smoking, controlling your blood pressure, eating a healthy diet and exercising are some of the ways for improving blood circulation in the legs and feet. Also, elevating your feet, getting a massage, staying hydrated, wearing compression stockings and soaking in a warm bath can improve circulation in your legs. If left untreated,… The post How to Improve Blood Circulation in Legs and Feet appeared first on Foot And Ankle ..read more

There are several reasons why people add shoe inserts or insoles to their footwear. Some need them for pain relief from plantar fasciitis, heel spur, high arch and other foot problems. Others wear them to address their tired, fatigued feet or to improve athletic performance. Orthotics are meant to make your feet feel more comfortable.… The post Orthotics Making Foot Pain Worse? Reasons and Solutions appeared first on Foot And Ankle ..read more