Ladies, can pregnancy change your shoe size? Can pregnancy cause your feet to grow?

These are two common questions that patients always ask me during their pregnancy. The answers are, pregnancy can change your shoe size and your feet can change, becoming longer.

The reason is, a hormone...

Many people suffer from heel, ball of the foot, ankle and other lower extremity muscle aches and pains. These problems over time can add up to a decrease in physical activity and excessive weight gain because it hurts too much to exercise or you're a little stiff to put...

"If the shoe fits wear it," and "When the foot hits the ground, everything changes"! These are two important facts you need to know when you are buying athletic shoes to stay fit. There are many types of athletic surfaces available to work out on, depending on your activity. Tennis...

Summer feet: cracked heels, nail fungus or plain old dirt!

It is summer time and flip-flops, sandals or open toed shoes are the footwear of choice. That means our feet are vulnerable to toe nail fungus or is it dirt disease and cracked calloused heels...let's see.

Nail fungus known...

Summer is upon us and it is time to take those long awaited vacations you dreamed about all winter. Depending on where your travels take you, the walking surfaces will vary. It could be cobblestone streets, dirt paths or good old concrete pavements. So whether you wear sandals, flats, heels,...

Can I blame it on mom, dad, aunts, uncles or my grandparents?

Many of us as we get older begin to realize that our feet are starting to look like one of our family member's. Yes, it can be mom's, dad's or perhaps your grandparents'. My patients often tell...

"When your feet hurt, everything hurts." OUCH!

I hear that battle cry from my patients all the time and they all want to know why and how it happens. The answer is quite simple. Floor surfaces and the shoes you wear are 2 major reasons. If you suffer from...

Ladies, when buying shoes make sure they fit comfortably and are the correct size. Do not get blinded because it is a "hot looking shoe and I have to have it", even though it is a little too tight, small or uncomfortable for your foot. By trying to stuff your...