Blog Archive

A new year often brings new health goals and new motivation to be more active, and often, that means trying a new fitness routine or sport. But before you jump in, it’s important to make sure your feet and ankles are prepared for the added impact and strain.  Because they...

The holiday season is full of excitement, with social gatherings, decorating, cooking, and more — fun activities for sure, but there’s no denying the toll they can take on your feet.  With schedules busier than ever, even the healthiest feet can start to ache during the holidays, and if you...

Most of us use winter boots to keep our feet warm while reducing the risk of falls and related injuries, like sprains. But insulation and deep treads are just a couple of features you need to think about when it’s time to upgrade.  In this post, the team at Texas...

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...

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 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...

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...