Summer means grilling, the beach, and the return of your warm weather friend, flip-flops. The staple of summer wardrobes, flip-flops are the ultimate comfortable, casual shoe. People wear them to the beach, shopping, strolling the boardwalk – just about everywhere once the weather warms. After a long winter wearing heavy boots, sliding into those flip-flops […]
What IS a Hammertoe? Our Wayne, NJ, foot doctor often sees patients who have one or more toes bent or curled over instead of the normal forward position. This occurs when one of the two joints of your toe is not held in the proper position by your foot’s muscles, tendons, and ligaments. According to […]
Are Your Nails Discolored? You may have noticed a yellow or white spot under your fingernail – or more commonly – your toenail. The nail or nails may appear thicker, as well as brittle or broken around the edges. You may also notice dark spots or even an odor. Nail fungus is also known as […]
You have been active on your feet all day and now your feet are hurting – what is the best way to help reduce your pain or inflammation? Our podiatrist at Wayne Foot & Ankle Center treats common foot conditions like bunions, heel pain, and Achilles tendonitis, but sometimes at-home treatment is needed for immediate […]
Runners and other athletes often use the term “shin splints” as a catchall phrase to describe pain in either side of the lower leg bone. Read more to learn about shin splints and what you can do to avoid them from our Wayne, NJ, podiatry expert. What ARE Shin Splints? The medical diagnosis for shin […]
