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What to Do Immediately After a Sports-Related Ankle Injury Oct 9th, 2025

Ankle injuries are common, especially among athletes and other active people. But because your ankle supports your weight and moves in so many ways, these painful injuries can happen to anyone, at any age.  The steps you take right after an ankle injury can shape how well you recover and...

3 Telltale Signs Your Pain is a Heel Spur Sep 22nd, 2025

Heel pain is a common problem for many women and men, and like many foot-related issues, it’s a problem that becomes even more common with age. While lots of issues can contribute to heel pain, for many people, the culprit is a bony growth called a heel spur that forms...

Athlete's Foot: 6 Tips to Prevent This Common Summer Bummer Aug 18th, 2025

Athlete’s foot is a common problem affecting about 10% of the population — that’s millions of people dealing with itching, burning, peeling skin on their feet and between their toes. It’s also very contagious, and while it’s highly treatable, it’s better to avoid it in the first place. At Texas...

Dangers of “Bathroom Surgery”: Why You Can’t Treat an Ingrown Toenail at Home Jul 24th, 2025

Ingrown toenails – the condition you develop when your nail grows into your skin – can seem painful and annoying, but not necessarily serious. As a result, many people consider treating ingrown toenails at home.  In reality, the team at Texas Foot & Ankle Specialists, PLLC, finds that attempting self-treatment...