symptoms
Are You Experiencing Pain, Numbness or Weakness in Your Hand? You May Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Do you have pain, numbness or weakness in your hands? Do you notice a tingling sensation when you’re holding things like your phone or the steering wheel? Does this happen more frequently at night or when you first wake up? You may have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or CTS. It develops slowly, usually in your dominant […]
Bunions: What Are They and How to Prevent Them
What are bunions? A bunion is a bump on the edge of your toe. It is often painful and accompanied by swelling or inflammation and redness. With time bunions can make it difficult to move your big toe and cause calluses or thick skin on your toe. It is a common misconception that tight shoes […]
What Can Cause Heel Pain and Treatment Options
People may experience heel pain throughout the course of their lives. There are multiple causes so if you are experiencing pain in your heel, you should seek an accurate diagnosis from a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon. Causes of Pain There are many causes for heel pain. A stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation and […]
What You Can Do About Occasional Numbness in Hands
Numbness in hands is a condition that many people experience. It can happen while a person sleeps, while talking on a phone or even driving a car. The numbness can be caused by increased pressure on a nerve in the palm of the hand. Many refer to this as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. What Causes Numbness […]
Symptoms of a Sprained Ankle
Many of us have stepped on a rock incorrectly or rolled an ankle and we have wondered, “Do I have a sprained ankle?” Here we look closely at what it means to have a sprain, the symptoms of a sprain and when it’s time to seek medical help. What is a Sprained Ankle? A sprained […]