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Most of us have had the painful experience of getting blisters on our feet. They frequently occur on the back of the heel and ball of the foot. Blisters aren’t anything you should have to deal with, and our Bethesda foot clinic wants to provide some advice on how they develop, how to best avoid…

Most people do not have a regular podiatrist and they only end up at the foot doctor when they sustain an injury. However, it is important to see a podiatrist if you have certain foot conditions, structural abnormalities, and of course if you are experiencing pain. So, if you’ve found yourself with recurring pain or…

If you experience heel pain and have a painful bump on the heel of your foot, Haglund’s deformity may be the cause. This problem is caused by ill-fitting shoes, abnormal foot structure, heel walking, or problems with the Achilles tendon, and can lead to bursitis (inflammation of the bursa) and severe heel pain. Our podiatrist…

Heel pain is common and is frequently what brings patients in for their first podiatrist appointment. You may be wondering, though: what causes heel pain? Among the most common causes are plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis, but a condition called bursitis can also cause severe heel pain. Our podiatrist in Fairfax explains more below. Causes…

Are you wondering how to get relief from foot pain? While the underlying causes of some foot pain can be serious, there are some conditions that are fairly common, and the pain can be alleviated at home with a few simple steps. Our podiatrist near Rockville, MD, explains more here.  Possible Foot Problems Sometimes foot…

On a daily basis, your feet do a lot of work carrying you from place to place! Your body weight exerts a lot of force on the bones and tendons in your feet as you walk and this can be the source of foot problems. If your shoes don’t fit properly, issues such as hammertoes…

At The Podiatry Center, our mission is to offer high-quality podiatry care to our valued patients. Even though we’re all adjusting to a new normal way of doing business, our podiatrist in Bethesda, MD and Springfield, VA is happy to have remained open and seeing patients during the current crisis. Just like you, we are…

If you suffer from foot pain that is caused by lack of arch support or ill-fitting shoes, there are options to alleviate it! Whether you have flat feet, high arches, or wide feet, there are special shoes available to reduce your discomfort. Since these issues can lead to more serious foot problems, such as calluses…

While you may be tempted to ignore foot pain or think it will go away on its own, there can be serious causes of foot pain. Sometimes foot pain is temporary and resolves itself, but it can be difficult to determine the severity of the case. Our specialist for bunion treatment in Bethesda explains more…

At-home foot treatments can be beneficial to keep your feet healthy. If you have reoccurring issues like calluses or functional problems like toe cramps, there are options for self-care. Our specialist for diabetic foot care in Bethesda provides information about the best foot treatments you can do yourself at home!  Common Foot Problems Some foot…

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