Jeffrey Parrett DPM - Regional Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center

Jeffrey Parrett DPM - Regional Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center Foot and Ankle information and tips better foot health across all age groups.

Wearing high heels regularly can change the shape of the foot by placing excessive pressure on the ball of the foot, sho...
01/06/2026

Wearing high heels regularly can change the shape of the foot by placing excessive pressure on the ball of the foot, shortening the Achilles tendon, and altering natural gait patterns. Over time, this can lead to bunions, hammertoes, arch strain, and

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/high-heels-and-foot-health

Nerve pain in the feet often develops when the nerves that carry signals from the spine to the toes become damaged or co...
12/09/2025

Nerve pain in the feet often develops when the nerves that carry signals from the spine to the toes become damaged or compressed. This pain can feel like burning, tingling, numbness, or electric-like shocks. Problems in the lower back, such as a hern

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/causes-of-nerve-pain-in-the-feet

Falls among seniors often stem from changes in the feet and ankles that reduce stability and increase the risk of losing...
12/02/2025

Falls among seniors often stem from changes in the feet and ankles that reduce stability and increase the risk of losing balance. Weakness in foot muscles, arthritis in the toe joints, or stiffness in the ankles can limit mobility and make walking less secure. Nerve damage or reduced sensation in the feet can cause difficulty in feeling the ground,...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/causes-and-prevention-of-falls-in-seniors

Thick toenails can develop for several reasons, and understanding the cause helps guide proper treatment. One of the mos...
11/25/2025

Thick toenails can develop for several reasons, and understanding the cause helps guide proper treatment. One of the most frequent reasons is a fungal infection, which can make the nail appear yellow, brittle, and difficult to trim. Repeated trauma from wearing tight shoes or stubbing the toe can also cause the nail to thicken as it tries to protec...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/what-causes-toenails-to-become-thick

Soccer players put their feet under constant stress, which can lead to several common problems. Scrapes may occur from c...
11/18/2025

Soccer players put their feet under constant stress, which can lead to several common problems. Scrapes may occur from contact with the ground or another player. Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that thrives in damp shoes, causing itching and redness. Blisters form from friction between the skin and cleats, while calluses develop as thickened s...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/foot-problems-in-soccer-players

Address

1324 Brown Street , Suite 100
Waxahachie, TX
75165

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Jeffrey Parrett DPM - Regional Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category