Fair Oaks Feet

05/20/2019

Happy Motivation Monday!
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We’ve all seen it happen: finding the motivation to actually make it to 6 a.m. boot-camp with a friend. When your initial enthusiasms wear off, where do you find the motivation to keep going? There is something to be said about the power of working out in a group. Josh Maggard, Exos Performance Sp...

05/17/2019

What Are Ganglion Cysts, and How Are They Caused?
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A ganglion cyst is a knot of soft tissue that accumulates beneath the skin. Although ganglion cysts are typically benign, they can be uncomfortable in certain footwear and cause nerve pain when touched. Ganglion cysts are most commonly caused by improper healing following a foot injury, such as dropping something heavy on the foot.



Ganglion cysts can come and go in some cases, which is why Dr. Zakee O. Shabazz, DPM, of Fair Oaks Podiatry & Sports Medicine, makes it a priority to follow-up with patients following treatment to ensure the cyst does not return. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Shabazz, just call his office at (757) 505-0462, or visit the website to book your appointment online: (http://ow.ly/cJdc30otmD1)

05/16/2019

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05/15/2019

Easy Ways to Take Care of Your Feet
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Foot care might not be the highest priority item on your list, but it's vitally important as your feet make mobility possible. Be sure to wash your feet every day, and if you're susceptible to calluses or corns, invest in a pumice stone to smooth them out.

05/14/2019

Why Ingrown Toenails Are Potentially Dangerous to Diabetics
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Patients with diabetes need to take extra care of their feet because nerve damage caused by poor circulation can prevent pain signals from reaching the brain. This means that a diabetic patient may develop an ingrown toenail without realizing it, and leave it untreated to become infected.



Because ingrown toenails pose a risk for diabetics, Dr. Zakee O. Shabazz at Fair Oaks Podiatry & Sports Medicine spends the time to properly examine the foot to ensure you aren't missing any warning signs of disease. If you'd like to learn more about Dr. Shabazz's approach, call his office at (757) 505-0462, or visit the website to book your appointment online: (http://ow.ly/WcfE30otmCK)

05/12/2019

On Mother's Day, we celebrate the toughest job in the world. Happy Mother's Day to all mothers, grandmothers, aunts, mentors, and women who love with a mother's heart. How are you celebrating Mother's Day?

05/10/2019

What Do High Heels Have to Do With Foot Anatomy?
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When you wear a shoe that is too narrow, such as high heels, you increase your risk for hammertoe, a condition where the joint of the toe is bent and causes the toe to reach upwards. Improper footwear can also cause calluses on the ball of your foot, as well as toe joint arthritis.

05/09/2019

What Does The Plantar Fascia Do for Your Foot?
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The plantar fascia is a ligament that runs along the base of your foot and is responsible for absorbing the impact of movement. Unfortunately, when you overwork or overstretch your foot, tears can accumulate in the ligament, causing pain and inflammation.



At Fair Oaks Podiatry and Sports Medicine, Dr. Zakee O. Shabazz, DPM, takes the time to properly diagnose foot conditions so he can provide the most effective treatment possible. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Shabazz, simply call (757) 505-0462, or visit the website to book your appointment online: (http://ow.ly/fB7430otmCv)

05/08/2019

The Problem with Gym Showers
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You should always wear some foot protection when going into a gym shower, regardless of the gym. This is because you don't know who's walked barefoot in the gym shower, what conditions they may have had, or even how often the showers are cleaned. A simple pair of shower shoes can prevent cross-contamination for you and everyone else.

05/07/2019

Why Does Stubbing My Toe Hurt So Much?
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When you stub your toe against a door frame or coffee table, the pain can feel much more severe than if you were to stub your knee, for example. Part of this has to do with nerve endings: because our feet and hands act as primary ways we interact with the world, they tend to have more nerve endings than other body parts, making them more susceptible to pain.

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05/06/2019

It's National Nurses Day and the start of National Nurses Week. Always appreciate your nurses. A little gratitude goes a very long way! Leave a shout out here for nurses you know, love, and appreciate! Read up on How to Celebrate Nurses Day
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05/03/2019

Here's Why Walking Barefoot At Home Can Hurt Your Feet
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Most of us probably don't wear footwear at home, but in some cases, you may want to opt for some footwear for when you first wake up. Our feet are designed to walk on natural surfaces, which can cause heel or toe pain when walking on hardwood surfaces.

05/02/2019

How to Tell When Your Toe Might Be Injured
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To many people, toes look a little strange, which can make it challenging to recognize when a toe is injured. To recognize hammertoe, for example, look at the joints if your toes, especially the 3rd, 4th, and 5th toes. If a bend is causing the toe to rise up instead of lying flat, you may have a hammertoe. If you notice something off, be sure to see your doctor.

05/01/2019

The Link Between High Blood Pressure and Your Feet
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Did you know that high blood pressure can cause decreased circulation to your feet? If you feel any pain and are aware that you have high blood pressure visit a podiatrist.

04/30/2019

Who Gets Ankle Pain the Most?
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While young athletes would be the most obvious guess, ankle pain actually affects older individuals more than any other demographic, especially if they're overweight.



Ankle pain has a wide variety of causes, and Dr. Zakee O. Shabazz of Fair Oaks Podiatry & Sports Medicine has treated those with fractures, arthritis, sprains, and more. To schedule a consultation, just call (757) 505-0462, or visit the website to book your appointment online: (http://ow.ly/oCdH30o617J)

04/25/2019

Why Are My Toes Hairy?
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It might not make as much sense in the modern age, but the hairs on our bodies served an essential purpose for our hunter-gatherer ancestors. Hairs on the feet help increase tactile sensitivity, so when you're walking through brush, the hairs on your toes can feel the terrain more accurately.

The sun has got his hat on and you're probably looking forward to soaking up some rays soon. However, you may be struggling with body hair issues, in particular, wondering if your toe hair is normal. If Western society was a person, they'd probably…

04/24/2019

Encourage Your Kids to Get Up and Get Outside
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Get your kids and community excited! Every Kid Healthy Week is a great time to get your kids out of the house to play or get them to try a new healthy fruit or veggie. Check out these ten tips to keep your kids healthy: http://ow.ly/uAEo30o60ZX

04/23/2019

Can You Give Yourself An Effective Foot Massage?
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Foot massages can relieve stress and encourage circulation to the feet, but when you don't have a foot massessue around, can you achieve the same benefits by yourself? You can give yourself a foot massage by bending your foot over your opposing thigh and using your knuckles to apply pressure around the foot gently.

Our feet do a lot for us. They carry us around all day, bear the brunt of our morning jog and endure countless evenings in uncomfortable and restrictive shoes. Despite all this, they are usually sorely neglected! A healing foot massage is one way we can treat our feet (or if we are lucky, get someon...