Groves Foot & Ankle

04/14/2026

Achilles tendonitis is a condition that affects the large tendon at the back of the ankle that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. It develops when the tendon becomes irritated from repeated strain or overuse during activities like walking, running, or jumping. Symptoms include pain,...

Read more: https://www.footandanklehealthcenter.com/blog/facts-about-achilles-tendon-pain

04/07/2026

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood, which leads to the formation of sharp crystals in the joints. Gout commonly affects the big toe and foot, causing intense pain, swelling, redness, and warmth. Symptoms often appear suddenly and can make...

Read more: https://www.footandanklehealthcenter.com/blog/gout-and-foot-pain

04/03/2026

The Groves Foot and Ankle Bunnies will be out of the office until Monday !
We wish you all a Happy Easter 🐣 and hope you all have an amazing weekend !

04/01/2026

Why not celebrate the best Dr ever by dancing through the week … not to mention coolest staff 😎 and best Dogter around .

04/01/2026

👟 April Shoe Drive at Groves Foot & Ankle 👟

We’re giving back this month, and you can help us make a difference!

Throughout April, we’re collecting new and gently worn (like-new) shoes to donate to our local resale shop. All proceeds from these donations will go directly toward feeding our community ❤️

Have a pair (or a few) you no longer wear? Clean out your closet for a cause and drop them off with us!

📍 Groves Foot & Ankle
🗓 Now through April

Every pair counts—let’s step up for our community together!

03/31/2026

Tarsal tunnel syndrome develops when the tibial nerve is compressed as it passes through the tarsal tunnel on the inside of the ankle. This pressure can cause burning, tingling, numbness, and shooting pain that may radiate into the foot. Other signs include weakness in the foot muscles and...

Read more: https://www.footandanklehealthcenter.com/blog/appropriate-treatment-for-tarsal-tunnel-syndrome

03/28/2026

Happy Saturday ! Bear is ready for this box to get filled with shoes. 😊

Stay tuned for details 😆 …….

03/24/2026

One more week to vote!!!

Go to www.votesttammany.com
click on "Health and Beauty" scroll down to Podiatry and click on "Groves Foot and Ankle" to cast your vote! You can also Click on "Best Dr." and vote for Mack Jay Groves IV as well!!

Vote once per day from March 9 through March 27.

03/24/2026

A broken foot is a serious injury defined as a fracture in one or more of the bones that form the structure of the foot. This condition often occurs as the result of a sports-related injury, sudden impact, or a fall that places excessive force on the foot. A compound fracture occurs when the broken...

Read more: https://www.footandanklehealthcenter.com/blog/a-broken-foot-and-prompt-podiatric-care

03/18/2026

Your feet are covered most of the day. If you're diabetic, periodic screening is important for good health. Numbness is often a sign of diabetic foot and can mask a sore or wound.

Read more: https://www.footandanklehealthcenter.com/blog/wounds-that-dont-heal-need-to-be-checked-2

03/17/2026

Stiffness in the big toe is often caused by a form of arthritis that affects the joint at the base of the toe called hallux rigidus. It mainly affects the metatarsophalangeal, or MTP, joint that connects the first long bone of the foot to the first bone of the toe. This joint plays a key role in...

Read more: https://www.footandanklehealthcenter.com/blog/dealing-with-stiffness-in-the-big-toe