What’s the Deal With Morning Heel Pain?
Understanding what’s causing your pain is the first step toward relief, and in this blog, Cypress Foot & Ankle Center lays out the basics!
Leg Pain When Walking? It Could Be PAD. Here’s How We Test for It.
Do you experience painful cramping in your legs when you walk, climb stairs, or exercise? It’s easy to dismiss it as a sign of aging or being out of shape, but doing so is dangerous: that cramping can be a warning sign of a serious, underlying circulatory condition called Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).
Growing Feet, Unique Needs: A Parent’s Guide to Pediatric Foot Health
From their first steps to their first time on the sports field, a child’s feet are constantly growing and changing. But how can you tell when a change isn’t of the ordinary variety? At Cypress Foot & Ankle, we know that a healthy foundation is key for a lifetime of activity. Read on to learn…
What To Do About Gout
Waking up to sudden, intense pain in your big toe – a joint that’s red, swollen, and incredibly tender – is a classic sign of a gout attack. This form of arthritis can be excruciating; worse, finding relief and preventing future flare-ups is quite difficult. New research has shed light on just how misunderstood the…
Bunion Basics
Bunions are common foot deformities, but despite their ubiquitous nature, there’s a lot that folks don’t know about them. Are bunions really caused by high heels? Are they genetic? Can they be fixed? At Cypress Foot & Ankle Center, we help patients understand this condition and find effective ways to manage it as well. The…
Getting Rid of Plantar Warts (For Good!)
Feel like you’re constantly walking on a pebble? Those stubborn, often painful bumps on the bottom of your feet are likely plantar warts. Caused by a common virus (HPV), these warts can be notoriously difficult to treat, especially with over-the-counter remedies. At Cypress Foot & Ankle Center, we understand the frustration of recurring warts, and…
3 Major Risks of Dismissing an Ankle Sprain
“It’s just a sprain, I’ll walk it off.” We’ve all heard it, maybe even said it ourselves. But when it comes to ankle sprains, that “tough it out” mentality can be a recipe for disaster. While a mild sprain might heal on its own with proper rest, dismissing an ankle injury without proper evaluation and…
Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Did you know that plantar fasciitis is the most common form of heel pain? About 10 percent of the population has plantar fasciitis, which means many of us struggle with that sharp, stabbing pain in our heels when we take our first steps in the morning (among other ailments). Due to its prevalence in society,…
Routine Care, Incredible Results: Podiatry and Diabetic Management
Diabetes is a complex condition that demands careful management. One overlooked issue can lead to serious impact on your body overall, and your feet are a notable example of this: high blood sugar levels can damage nerves and blood vessels, leading to serious foot complications if left unaddressed. Fortunately, routine podiatric care dramatically improves outcomes…
Ingrown Toenails: From Minor Problems to Major Pain
Ingrown toenails might seem minor, but that can change pretty quickly. As the edge of your toenail grows into the surrounding skin, you’ll experience pain, redness, and swelling. And from there, more serious problems are just a step away. Cypress Foot & Ankle Center wants you pain-free and stepping smoothly, so for this blog post,…
