Instride Carolina Foot Care Associates

01/06/2026

Foot pain can arise from a variety of medical conditions that affect circulation, metabolism, or joint health. Vascular disease may reduce blood flow, causing cold or painful feet. Diabetes can lead to neuropathy, resulting in numbness, tingling, or

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12/30/2025

A broken foot can happen from a fall, a heavy object landing on the foot, or even repeated stress from activities that place too much pressure on the bones. Many people notice sudden pain, swelling, bruising, or difficulty putting weight on the foot

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12/24/2025

Neuropathy is a condition that can lead to numbness or loss of sensation in the feet, but it can also cause pain. This condition is more likely to develop for those who are diabetic, obese, or with high blood pressure.

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12/23/2025

Ankle osteoarthritis develops when the joint wears down, often years after an earlier ankle injury. Damage from a past sprain or fracture can change how the ankle moves and put more pressure on the joint’s thin layer of cartilage. This can lead to

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12/16/2025

Cracked heels, also known as heel fissures, occur when the skin on the heels becomes dry, thickened, and splits, often caused by obesity, excessive pressure, or underlying conditions like eczema. The heels may look rough, dry, and sometimes develop d

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12/09/2025

Mid-foot stress fractures in runners often involve the navicular bone, which lies between the ankle and the front of the foot. Repetitive impact from running can place excessive pressure on this bone. This often happens during foot strike, when the n

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12/04/2025

Gout is a painful type of arthritis that often affects the big toe, but can also impact other joints in the feet and ankles. It is more likely to occur in men over 40, postmenopausal women, and individuals with a diet high in red meat, seafood, or al

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10/31/2025

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02/12/2025

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10/31/2024

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12/29/2022

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10/20/2022

What is Diabetic Foot Pain of the Feet?
Diabetic nerve pain of the feet, also known as painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the feet, occurs if nerves are damaged as a result of diabetes. It often causes chronic pain, such as Burning, Stabbing, Shooting and Walking on glass.

Please call the office and schedule an appointment (704-873-9797). If you would like to learn more about Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. We now have product called Qutenza (capsaicin) 8% Topical System.