Fort Myers Foot Doctors

12/31/2021

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year!

12/30/2021

Moisturize your feet
Use a good foot cream to prevent hard skin and odour. Helps control odor causing bacteria and prevent infection, and provides smooth, soft skin. The best time to moisturize your feet is immediately after a bath or shower.

Condition your toenails
Use a nail conditioning treatment to improve nail strength and the nails retain moisture. To minimize the appearance of dry and brittle nails, hydrate nail cuticles and improve the wear-time of your nail color.

12/29/2021

Foot Facts

MYTH: DISPELLED:
If you look at the foot of a young child, you will notice that his or her toes are spaced well apart. The foot of a young child is naturally designed for optimal balance and gait, and if the foot maintains this shape, optimal stride is preserved through old age: a finding observed in barefoot populations the world over. In industrialized societies, however, people spend a lifetime wearing shoes with rigid soles, toe spring, heel elevation, and tapering toe boxes—four design elements that inevitably lead to foot and toe deformities.
This deformation of the foot by the shoe is what leads to knee, ankle, foot, toe and other muscle and joint problems in many people. Thus, the foot is NOT naturally misshaped; in fact, in most cases, it starts out just fine. The way to address most foot problems, then, is not with orthotics or surgery, but rather, by allowing the foot to return to its natural form, with the forefoot level with the heel, and with the foot’s natural toe splay enabled.

12/28/2021

Wonderful Tips To Take Care Of Your Feet This Winter Season

Wear Socks That Make Your Feet Happy
Socks come in handy during the winter season. Whether to put on the shoes or to sleep in, socks are an indisputable winter care essential. And as your feet will be covered a lot, choose the socks that make your feet happy. Go for natural material like cotton and avoid synthetic socks.

Hot Water Soak Is God-Sent
Hot water soak provides an ample amount of relief to your feet. Soak your feet in hot water for 5-10 minutes. Pull out your feet afterwards, apply some moisturizer and you will have soft and supple feet in no time.

Choose the Right Footwear
Do not stuff your feet in extremely tight shoes to keep it warm. While choosing your shoes for the in which you can wiggle your toes comfortably and your feet are relaxed. You can also opt for the sandals that are open at the front to give your feet space to breathe.

Massage the Cold Vibes Away
When you massage your feet, you boost the blood circulation and that improves skin texture and enhances the softness of your feet. So, once a week, massage your feet with coconut oil for about 10-15 minutes.

Maybe Go For a Pedicure!
There can be no better way of pampering your feet than a relaxing pedicure. A pedicure involves massaging, soaking and relaxing your feet. Granted, it can be a little expensive but it is worth it. You can also look for some offers in salons near you to get a pedicure done at a reasonable cost. Pedicure removes all the dirt, dead skin cells and roughened skin to leave you with nourished and soft feet.

12/27/2021

About 8 million Americans have peripheral arterial disease (PAD), according to the American Heart Association. In PAD, a fatty substance called plaque that builds up in the arteries in your legs, reducing the flow of blood to your lower legs and feet.

PAD can cause the muscles in your calves and other parts of your legs to cramp while you're moving around. The condition can also lead to foot pain and poorly healed foot wounds. While the foot and leg-related symptoms of PAD are usually quite obvious, the disease is also associated with hidden damage to the heart and brain — which places those with PAD at much higher risk of heart attack and stroke.

Not surprisingly, other risk factors for heart disease and stroke, such as smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure, also increase your risk of PAD.
Medications can be used to manage PAD, but changes in diet and lifestyle (like quitting smoking) are very important as well.

Signs & Symptoms
Most people have no symptoms during the early stages of PAD. Often, by the time symptoms are noticed, the arteries are already significantly blocked.

Common symptoms of PAD include:
• Leg pain (cramping) that occurs while walking (intermittent claudication)
• Leg pain (cramping) that occurs while lying down (rest pain)
• Leg numbness or weakness
• Cold legs or feet
• Sores that will not heal on toes, feet or legs
• A change in leg color
• Loss of hair on the feet and legs
• Changes in toenail color and thickness

If any of these symptoms are present, it is important to discuss them with a foot and ankle surgeon. Left untreated, PAD can lead to debilitating and limb-threatening consequences. (239) 656-6565

12/24/2021

Wishing everyone a very safe and happy holidays with family and friends.

12/23/2021

3 out of 4 Americans experience serious foot problems in their lifetime. That statistic is huge and even more of reason why you should listen to your foot doc when I say please take care of your feet!

Do not let foot pain go. If you are experiencing pain that does not go away, you may need a special treatment plan to help heal your injury.

Give us call for an appointment! (239) 656-6565

12/22/2021

Foot Facts

About 30% of the population lives with flat feet.

Flat feet are defined as a postural deformity in which the arches of the foot collapse. As a result, the entire foot makes contact with the ground. The foot is characterized by a very low arch, and can other foot conditions because of the leg’s compensation.

Flat feet can develop in one foot, or both, depending on your body’s development.
According to Harvard Medical School, even in adulthood, 15% to 25% of people have flexible flatfeet. Most of these people never develop symptoms. For those with what’s called rigid flat feet, several measures can be taken to reduce pain and live comfortably with flat feet. These include:

• Custom orthotics that artificially raise the arch and provide support
• Strengthen and stretch your calf as this reduces the pressure and load on your arches
• Supplement some high-impact exercise with low-impact activities like swimming, cycling, or spinning
• Anti-inflammatories
• Wearing slippers or supportive footwear inside instead of walking around barefoot

12/21/2021

Winter season can be extremely taxing on your feet. Whether it is because of the cold weather or you enclosing your foot in layers of socks and heavy boots doesn't matter. The chilling winds of the winter season tend to make your feet dry. And then there is the constant change from cold of the season to the warmth of the socks and shoes that can compromise your feet health. So, it becomes extremely important to care for your feet during the winter season. Trust us, your feet are going to thank you for the extra pampering.

Keep It Moisturized

Dry feet during the winter can lead to various skin troubles. Keeping your feet moisturized is important. So, apply a generous amount of moisturizer on your feet every day to get soft and smooth feet.

12/20/2021

4 Causes of Foot Pain at Night and How to Treat Them

1. Plantar fasciitis

The tissue that runs from the front of your foot, through the arch and into the heel, is called the plantar fascia. When it’s stressed or stretched, it can cause foot pain and inflammation in a condition called plantar fasciitis.

Common causes of plantar fasciitis include:
• flat feet
• high arches
• obesity
• tight calf muscles
• standing long hours on your feet without proper support

Plantar fasciitis pain is usually worse in the morning.

2. Morton’s neuroma

Morton’s neuroma is a painful condition caused by pinching or inflammation around the nerves in your toes. This pinching can lead to sensations like burning and shooting pain.

Pain with this condition isn’t necessarily worse at nighttime. But the pain can persist throughout the day, especially when you walk or put pressure on your feet.

People with Morton’s neuroma frequently have:
• flat feet
• high arches
• bunions
• hammer toe

3. Pregnancy

During pregnancy, a person’s body processes calcium differently. This change in calcium levels can lead to leg and foot cramps and tenderness.

4. Diabetes

High levels of blood sugar can damage the central nervous system over time. This includes the nerves in your feet. As the damage worsens, symptoms including foot pain and tingling can become worse.

Please contact us to make an appointment if you experience pain and any of these symptoms. (239) 656-6565

12/17/2021

Friday Foot Funnies

12/16/2021

Your Christmas party feet survival guide

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12/15/2021

Foot Facts
TREAT YOUR BROKEN TOE AT HOME

If you have ever broken a toe, you may have heard your friends or family say there is no need to see the podiatrist because there is nothing a doctor can do for the problem. Well, whoever told you that is wrong and they are putting your health at risk. A toe that doesn’t heal properly could cause major problems with walking or wearing certain shoes down the road.

If you break your toe, or think you did, schedule an appointment with a us to determine the right treatment method to prevent any future problems related to the fracture. (239) 656-6565

12/14/2021

Take Some Pumice Action

When it comes to the essential items for foot care, a pumice stone is definitely at the top. And it becomes even more important during the winters. Use a pumice stone to scrub off the hard surface of your heels and wash your feet thoroughly afterwards. To keep your feet soft and stunning during the winter, use the pumice stone at least twice a week.

12/13/2021

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a mix of a skin disorder (psoriasis) and joint inflammation (arthritis). It’s a long-term condition that can run in families. PsA may cause stiffness and throbbing pain in the tendons over your fingers, toes, and other joints.

PsA can affect any of the 26 bones in the foot, plus the ankle bones and synovial membranes that surround the joints.

The condition can develop in just a few joints or in several. It can make the joint or joints it affects inflamed, sore, and tender.

The feet are among the body parts that PsA most commonly affects.

Symptoms of PsA in the feet include:
• foot swelling
• stiffness in the feet and ankles
• pain and difficulty walking, especially in the morning or after a long period of rest
• dactylitis, also known as sausage toes or sausage digits, which is a condition that causes entire toes to swell up
• heel pain, similar to plantar fasciitis, which is inflammation in the Achilles tendon
• bending and shortening of the toes, making them look like claws
• overextending of the big toe
• painful calluses or sores over the joints
• flattening of the foot arch, leading to a tendency to roll the foot inward when standing or walking
• limited range of motion and a tendency for the joints to lock
• the skin of the affected area turning red or purple

The joints that PsA affects typically get worse with inactivity. People often experience stiffness in the morning. This difficulty can last for more than half an hour.

PsA symptoms come and go in periods called flares and remission. People should maintain their treatment throughout both of these phases. Treatment can prevent the condition from progressing.

In the later stages of the condition, the joints can become so damaged that the toe bones fuse together.

To treat it:
• For mild cases of PsA, your doctor may recommend a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to block the chemicals that cause swelling in your joints. You can get this medication at the pharmacy (aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen) or with a prescription.
• Try hot and cold therapy. Heat helps blood circulation to lessen stiffness. Cold lowers swelling.
• Manage your stress, which can make your PsA flare.
• For severe cases, you may need more powerful medications. Options include disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), including biologics, and corticosteroids.

Please contact us to make an appointment if you experience pain and any of these symptoms. (239) 656-6565

12/09/2021

7 Smart Tips for Winter Foot Care
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12/08/2021

Foot Facts

GOING BAREFOOT IS BENEFICIAL TO YOUR FEET

While you may think exposing your lower extremities to the elements is a healthy habit, it turns out that going barefoot may be doing more harm than good. When you don’t have any shoes or socks on to protect your feet from outside factors, you’re more likely to get a cut or scrap, or develop a fungal infection. If these problems are not properly addressed, or you have poor blood flow from a medical condition like diabetes, an infection or wound that doesn’t heel may lead to gangrene and possibly amputation.
Instead of dealing with the consequences of going barefoot, always wear socks or shoes when you venture outside. You may even consider wearing slippers or house shoes when you are just hanging around your home