Why isn’t the lotion working? Because you might not be dealing with dry skin at all. At Cypress Foot & Ankle Center, we frequently treat patients who have spent months battling what they thought was severe dry skin, only to discover they actually have a stubborn fungal infection, commonly known as Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis).
Summer in Texas means longer days, outdoor adventures, backyard barbecues, trips to the pool, and plenty of time spent on your feet. But while you’re enjoying the sunshine, the intense Texas heat can take a toll on your foot health
If you have recently developed a burning, aching pain in the ball of your foot or your heel, and it feels exactly like you are walking directly on a pebble, you might be losing your natural shock absorbers. This painful condition is known as fat pad atrophy, and it can make simple activities into cumbersome chores very quickly.
You take off your shoes after a long day, and you notice something concerning: your second, third, or fourth toe is no longer lying flat. It has started to curl downward at the middle joint, resembling the shape of a hammer or a claw.
When you are managing diabetes, elevated blood sugar levels can damage delicate nerves (diabetic neuropathy) and restrict blood flow (peripheral artery disease). This means a minor scrape that a healthy person would heal in a week can rapidly escalate into a life-threatening ulcer.
“Pins and needles” tingling, a burning ache that keeps you awake at night, or the frustrating impression that your sock is bunched up under your toes: many assume these weird sensations are just a normal part of aging. Or the cost of standing too long on hard floors. But you should pay closer attention. The nerves are the body’s alarm system; when they start sending “static,” it means something is compressing or damaging them.
As the “Return to Office” mandates bring rush hour traffic back to pre-pandemic levels, we are seeing a resurgence of a specific, localized condition: “Driver’s Foot.” Cypress Foot & Ankle explains below.
If you suffer from chronic lower back pain that worsens when you stand or walk, but your MRI shows your spine is relatively healthy, the problem might not be your posture. It might be your pronation. Cypress Foot & Ankle explores the issue below.
While only a high-quality X-ray can give a 100% definitive answer, there are specific warning signs that can help you distinguish a soft-tissue sprain from a bone fracture before you even get to the doctor. In this blog, Cypress Foot & Ankle Center will explain those signs…and what you should do if you spot them!
The Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction™ is a modern procedure designed to address the root cause of the bunion, offering a more reliable and lasting solution. In this blog, Cypress Foot & Ankle Center will explain how the procedure works (and why it might be right for you!)
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