Steven E. Black, DPM

Steven E. Black, DPM Steven Black DPM, PC strives to provide our patients the highest quality foot and ankle care.

Heel pad syndrome involves thinning or damage to the fat pad beneath the heel, which normally cushions impact while walk...
04/21/2026

Heel pad syndrome involves thinning or damage to the fat pad beneath the heel, which normally cushions impact while walking and standing. It can be caused by aging, obesity, improper footwear, or an uneven gait that increases pressure on the heel. Symptoms include deep aching pain in the center of...

Read more: https://www.lancasterfootdoctor.com/blog/heel-pad-syndrome-exercises

Heel spurs are bony growths that develop on the heel bone due to repeated stress on the foot. Many people do not notice ...
04/14/2026

Heel spurs are bony growths that develop on the heel bone due to repeated stress on the foot. Many people do not notice symptoms. However, if pain occurs, it is often felt as a sharp or stabbing sensation in the bottom of the heel. This pain is usually worse with the first steps in the morning or...

Read more: https://www.lancasterfootdoctor.com/blog/symptoms-and-risks-of-heel-spurs

Ankle pain can develop for many reasons, ranging from mild strain to serious injury. A common cause of ankle pain is a s...
03/31/2026

Ankle pain can develop for many reasons, ranging from mild strain to serious injury. A common cause of ankle pain is a sprain, which happens when the strong bands of tissue that connect bones in the ankle joint are stretched or torn. This may happen during sudden twisting or overuse. Achilles...

Read more: https://www.lancasterfootdoctor.com/blog/various-causes-of-ankle-pain-2

Pregnancy can cause several changes in the feet and ankles as the body adapts to support a growing baby. As weight incre...
03/24/2026

Pregnancy can cause several changes in the feet and ankles as the body adapts to support a growing baby. As weight increases, more pressure is placed on the feet, which may lead to pain, fatigue, and difficulty walking for long periods. Hormones released during pregnancy also loosen ligaments, the...

Read more: https://www.lancasterfootdoctor.com/blog/ways-pregnancy-affects-the-feet

Cracked heels are splits or fissures in the skin along the edge of the heel that develop when dry, thickened skin loses ...
03/10/2026

Cracked heels are splits or fissures in the skin along the edge of the heel that develop when dry, thickened skin loses elasticity and splits under pressure. This condition often begins with roughness and callus formation and can progress to painful cracks that may bleed. Common causes include...

Read more: https://www.lancasterfootdoctor.com/blog/risk-factors-of-cracked-heels

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.lancasterfootdoctor.com/blog/risk-factors-for-bunions

A stubbed toe may seem minor, but the impact can affect bones, joints, nails, and surrounding soft tissue. Common proble...
02/26/2026

A stubbed toe may seem minor, but the impact can affect bones, joints, nails, and surrounding soft tissue. Common problems include bruising, swelling, nail damage, ligament strain, or a fracture of one of the small toe bones. Pain that worsens with walking, visible deformity, numbness, or...

Read more: https://www.lancasterfootdoctor.com/blog/treatment-for-a-stubbed-toe

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