Best Foot Forward Surgical Podiatry: Jordan Baker, DPM

Best Foot Forward Surgical Podiatry: Jordan Baker, DPM Welcome to Best Foot Forward Surgical Podiatry! We are centrally located in Florence, SC.

Our state-of-the-art office is ultra-modern, clean, and one of the most beautiful podiatry practices in Florence.

Falls can lead to serious injuries, especially in older adults, and may affect their ability to live independently. Prev...
03/17/2026

Falls can lead to serious injuries, especially in older adults, and may affect their ability to live independently. Preventing falls often begins with improving balance and strength. Balance is the body’s ability to remain steady while standing or moving, and it depends on strong muscles, healthy...

Read more: https://www.bestfootforwardsc.com/blog/tips-for-preventing-falls-in-seniors

Pain in the big toe can affect walking, balance, and daily comfort, even when it seems minor at first. One common cause ...
03/10/2026

Pain in the big toe can affect walking, balance, and daily comfort, even when it seems minor at first. One common cause is arthritis, which can lead to stiffness, swelling, and pain during push-off while walking. Another cause is bunion formation, where the joint shifts over time and creates...

Read more: https://www.bestfootforwardsc.com/blog/why-big-toe-pain-should-not-be-ignored

Bunions, also called hallux valgus, develop when the big toe drifts toward the second toe and the joint at its base stic...
03/03/2026

Bunions, also called hallux valgus, develop when the big toe drifts toward the second toe and the joint at its base sticks out. The primary risk factor for bunions is inherited foot structure, particularly a misaligned metatarsophalangeal, or MTP joint. People with flat feet, excessive pronation,...

Read more: https://www.bestfootforwardsc.com/blog/risk-factors-for-bunions

Athlete’s foot and fungal infections are common skin conditions that affect the feet and thrive in warm, moist environme...
02/24/2026

Athlete’s foot and fungal infections are common skin conditions that affect the feet and thrive in warm, moist environments. They are often caused by exposure to fungi in locker rooms, showers, and tight footwear. Symptoms include itching, burning, peeling skin, and cracking, especially between the...

Read more: https://www.bestfootforwardsc.com/blog/when-itching-between-toes-becomes-a-warning

Healing from a broken ankle depends on fracture type, stability, and proper medical guidance. In certain cases, controll...
02/17/2026

Healing from a broken ankle depends on fracture type, stability, and proper medical guidance. In certain cases, controlled walking introduced at the right time can encourage bone repair by improving blood flow and maintaining joint mobility. Gentle weight bearing may also reduce muscle weakness and...

Read more: https://www.bestfootforwardsc.com/blog/walking-and-healing-after-a-broken-ankle

Cracked heels occur when the skin on the heel becomes dry, thick, and unable to stretch, leading to painful splits that ...
02/10/2026

Cracked heels occur when the skin on the heel becomes dry, thick, and unable to stretch, leading to painful splits that can widen and deepen over time. The heel may look rough, flaky, or yellowed, and, in more severe cases, the cracks may appear red or inflamed. It may feel sore, tight, or sharp...

Read more: https://www.bestfootforwardsc.com/blog/managing-cracked-heels

Toenail fungus often begins quietly, showing up as a small change in color or texture before spreading deeper into the n...
01/27/2026

Toenail fungus often begins quietly, showing up as a small change in color or texture before spreading deeper into the nail. Over time, the nail can become thick, brittle, and difficult to trim, and shoes may feel uncomfortable because of pressure on the affected area. Warm, moist environments...

Read more: https://www.bestfootforwardsc.com/blog/clearing-up-stubborn-toenail-fungus

Sever's disease is a common cause of heel pain in children, named after JW Sever who first described the condition in 19...
01/20/2026

Sever's disease is a common cause of heel pain in children, named after JW Sever who first described the condition in 1912. It occurs when the growth plate in the heel becomes inflamed due to overuse of the bones and tendons in the foot, often from running, jumping, or other high impact sports...

Read more: https://www.bestfootforwardsc.com/blog/severs-disease-and-podiatric-care

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