--- title: "Blog | Sweeney : Foot & Ankle Specialist" description: Stay informed with expert podiatry tips, updates, and advice. 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Read the Sweeney Foot & Ankle blog for healthy feet and ankle care insights. Explore topics Overall Health & Wellness Toe Issues Foot Pain Ankle Issues Podiatrist Foot Skin Issues Shoes Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists Bunion Exercise Nerve Issues Plantar Fasciitis Diabetic Foot Care Kids Foot Issues Arthritis Sports Foot Surgery Heel Issues Swollen Feet Arch Issues Foot Symptoms Seasonal Tendon Issues Broken Bones & Fractures Infections Blisters Cancer Flat Feet Pregnancy achilles tendon Circulation Insurance Stone Bruise Toenails fungus Achilles Tendonitis Bone bruise Gait Ingrown Toenails Senior Foot Care Stem Cell Therapy Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Veins achilles [![Elderly woman rubbing her feet in pain. ](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Elderly%20Foot%20Pain.jpg?width=900&name=Elderly%20Foot%20Pain.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-health-for-seniors-maintaining-mobility-as-we-age) [Arthritis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/arthritis), [Bunion](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/bunion), [Exercise](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/exercise), [Diabetic Foot Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/diabetic-foot-care), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain), [Senior Foot Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/senior-foot-care) --- ### [Foot Health for Seniors: Maintaining Mobility as We Age](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-health-for-seniors-maintaining-mobility-as-we-age) As we age, maintaining mobility becomes one of the most important factors in preserving independence, confidence, and overall quality of life. While many seniors focus on heart health, joint health, or staying active, foot health is often o... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-health-for-seniors-maintaining-mobility-as-we-age) [![A foot with toenail fungus. ](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Toenail%20Fungus.jpg?width=500&name=Toenail%20Fungus.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/a-smarter-approach-to-toenail-fungus-treatment-and-topical-cream) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues), [fungus](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/fungus), [Toenails](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toenails) --- ### [A Smarter Approach to Toenail Fungus: Treatment and Topical Cream](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/a-smarter-approach-to-toenail-fungus-treatment-and-topical-cream) Toenail fungus, medically known as onychomycosis, is one of the most stubborn and frustrating foot conditions patients face. It can linger f... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/a-smarter-approach-to-toenail-fungus-treatment-and-topical-cream) [![A person holding their sore ankle/heel. ](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ankle%20pain-1.jpg?width=500&name=ankle%20pain-1.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/tarsal-tunnel-syndrome-causes-symptoms-relief) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues), [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues), [Flat Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/flat-feet), [Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/tarsal-tunnel-syndrome) --- ### [Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Relief](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/tarsal-tunnel-syndrome-causes-symptoms-relief) When most people hear the term “nerve compression,” they think of carpal tunnel syndrome in the wrist. But did you know a very similar condi... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/tarsal-tunnel-syndrome-causes-symptoms-relief) [![Doctor examining a patient's feet. ](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Award%20Winning%20Podiatrist.jpg?width=500&name=Award%20Winning%20Podiatrist.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/trusted-award-winning-podiatrist-in-north-houston) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sweeney-foot-ankle-specialists), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist) --- ### [Trusted Award-Winning Podiatrist in North Houston](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/trusted-award-winning-podiatrist-in-north-houston) When it comes to foot and ankle care, choosing the right provider can make all the difference in your comfort, mobility, and long-term healt... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/trusted-award-winning-podiatrist-in-north-houston) [![Man with hurt ankle on a run. ](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Achilles%20Tendonitis%20Sweeney%20Foot%20and%20Ankle.jpg?width=500&name=Achilles%20Tendonitis%20Sweeney%20Foot%20and%20Ankle.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-the-stages-of-achilles-tendonitis-and-recovery) [Heel Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/heel-issues), [Tendon Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/tendon-issues), [achilles tendon](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/achilles-tendon), [achilles](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/achilles), [Achilles Tendonitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/achilles-tendonitis) --- ### [Understanding the Stages of Achilles Tendonitis and Recovery](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-the-stages-of-achilles-tendonitis-and-recovery) Achilles tendonitis doesn't develop overnight. Recognizing each stage early can mean the difference between quick recovery and chronic pain ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-the-stages-of-achilles-tendonitis-and-recovery) [![Man working remotely at standing desk in home office](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1439675839.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1439675839.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-custom-orthotics-can-prevent-foot-pain-in-your-home-office) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [How Custom Orthotics Can Prevent Foot Pain in Your Home Office](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-custom-orthotics-can-prevent-foot-pain-in-your-home-office) Working from home shouldn't mean suffering from foot pain. Discover how custom orthotics can transform your comfort and productivity in your... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-custom-orthotics-can-prevent-foot-pain-in-your-home-office) [![Mom standing holding child looking out window](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1130186653.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1130186653.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/do-i-need-to-be-worried-about-pigeon-toes-in-my-child) [Kids Foot Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/kids-foot-issues), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist), [Foot Symptoms](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-symptoms) --- ### [Do I Need To Be Worried About Pigeon Toes In My Child?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/do-i-need-to-be-worried-about-pigeon-toes-in-my-child) Learn what pigeon toes are in children, common causes, when it's normal, signs to watch for, treatment options and when to seek professional... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/do-i-need-to-be-worried-about-pigeon-toes-in-my-child) [![Bed with pillows and a blanket flies in the clouds with a night starry sky ](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-2147607271.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-2147607271.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-pain-at-night-why-symptoms-often-worsen-after-dark) [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain), [Foot Symptoms](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-symptoms) --- ### [Foot Pain at Night and Why Symptoms Worsen After Dark](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-pain-at-night-why-symptoms-often-worsen-after-dark) Discover why foot pain often intensifies at night and how understanding the causes can lead to better sleep and lasting relief. [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-pain-at-night-why-symptoms-often-worsen-after-dark) [![Yellow toenails on foot with blue background](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1075580398.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1075580398.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-your-toenails-change-color-as-you-age-and-when-to-see-a-podiatrist) [Infections](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/infections), [Foot Symptoms](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-symptoms), [Toenails](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toenails) --- ### [Why Your Toenails Change Color As You Age And When To See A Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-your-toenails-change-color-as-you-age-and-when-to-see-a-podiatrist) Are your toenails looking different as the years go by? Discover why toenail discoloration occurs with age and when it’s time to seek expert... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-your-toenails-change-color-as-you-age-and-when-to-see-a-podiatrist) [![Man suffering from heel pain at home, sitting on side of bed](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-2177452526.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-2177452526.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/when-heel-pain-is-more-than-plantar-fasciitis) [Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/plantar-fasciitis), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain), [Foot Symptoms](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-symptoms), [achilles tendon](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/achilles-tendon) --- ### [When Heel Pain Is More Than Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/when-heel-pain-is-more-than-plantar-fasciitis) Recognizing Achilles Tendonitis, Haglund’s Deformity & Other Heel Pain Causes [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/when-heel-pain-is-more-than-plantar-fasciitis) [![Elderly woman with swollen feet putting on shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-999892800.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-999892800.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/protecting-at-risk-feet-routine-inspections-prevent-injury) [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues), [Diabetic Foot Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/diabetic-foot-care), [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [Protecting At-Risk Feet: Routine Inspections Prevent Injury](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/protecting-at-risk-feet-routine-inspections-prevent-injury) If you live with diabetes, nerve issues, or have ever dealt with foot wounds, you know how easy it is to ignore a small blister, cut, or sor... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/protecting-at-risk-feet-routine-inspections-prevent-injury) [![Traveler with suitcase walking through the airport terminal](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1181146958.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1181146958.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/healthy-feet-for-the-holidays-travel-tips-for-a-pain-free-season) [Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/shoes), [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sweeney-foot-ankle-specialists), [Seasonal](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/seasonal) --- ### [Healthy Feet for the Holidays: Travel Tips for a Pain-Free Season](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/healthy-feet-for-the-holidays-travel-tips-for-a-pain-free-season) A Holiday Travel Foot Care Guide from Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/healthy-feet-for-the-holidays-travel-tips-for-a-pain-free-season) [![Man walking barefoot on cement walkway in the garden](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1718760267.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1718760267.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/barefoot-walking-good-for-posture-or-risk-for-sprains) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sweeney-foot-ankle-specialists), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [Barefoot Walking: Good for Posture or Risk for Sprains?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/barefoot-walking-good-for-posture-or-risk-for-sprains) Have you ever thought about kicking off your shoes and walking barefoot around your home or backyard? It sounds freeing and natural, yet is ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/barefoot-walking-good-for-posture-or-risk-for-sprains) [![Woman holding foot dealing with foot pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1402571486.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1402571486.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-tailors-bunions-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options) [Bunion](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/bunion), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [Understanding Tailor’s Bunions: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-tailors-bunions-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options) If you’ve noticed a painful bump near your pinky toe that makes shoes uncomfortable or walking unpleasant, you might be dealing with a Tailo... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-tailors-bunions-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options) [![Couple jogging in park at evening](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1764909032.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1764909032.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/runners-guide-to-preventing-foot-and-ankle-injuries) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Exercise](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/exercise), [Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sweeney-foot-ankle-specialists), [Foot Symptoms](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-symptoms) --- ### [Runner’s Guide to Preventing Foot and Ankle Injuries](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/runners-guide-to-preventing-foot-and-ankle-injuries) Whether you’re logging your first 5K or your tenth marathon, running is as much about preparation as it is about performance. From novices t... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/runners-guide-to-preventing-foot-and-ankle-injuries) [![People walking across a busy walkway in city](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1204988494.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1204988494.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/when-your-walk-speaks-volumes-a-closer-look-at-gait-abnormalities) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain), [Gait](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/gait) --- ### [When Your Walk Speaks Volumes: A Closer Look at Gait Abnormalities](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/when-your-walk-speaks-volumes-a-closer-look-at-gait-abnormalities) Most people may be surprised to learn that our individual manner or pattern of movement when we walk – referred to as our “gait” – can be as... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/when-your-walk-speaks-volumes-a-closer-look-at-gait-abnormalities) [![Woman putting bandage on back of heel covering blister](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-2163511952.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-2163511952.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/stop-blisters-in-their-tracks-prevention-treatment-and-care) [Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/shoes), [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Blisters](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/blisters), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [Stop Blisters in Their Tracks: Prevention, Treatment, and Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/stop-blisters-in-their-tracks-prevention-treatment-and-care) We’ve all had them — the painful, fluid-filled bubbles that show up after a long walk in new shoes or a day of standing on our feet. Blister... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/stop-blisters-in-their-tracks-prevention-treatment-and-care) [![Podiatrist treating toenails](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1266811992.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1266811992.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-toe-fungus-what-to-look-for-and-how-to-treat-it) [Infections](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/infections), [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist), [fungus](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/fungus) --- ### [Understanding Toe Fungus: What to Look For and How to Treat It](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-toe-fungus-what-to-look-for-and-how-to-treat-it) You glance down at your toes and notice your nail looks a little off. Maybe it’s turning yellow, seems thicker than usual, or even feels bri... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-toe-fungus-what-to-look-for-and-how-to-treat-it) [![X ray 3D illustration of bunion with blue background](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-2168780405.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-2168780405.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/flat-feet-bunions-in-teens-early-detection-for-active-lifestyles) [Kids Foot Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/kids-foot-issues), [Bunion](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/bunion), [Sports](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sports), [Flat Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/flat-feet) --- ### [Flat Feet & Bunions in Teens: Early Detection for Active Lifestyles](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/flat-feet-bunions-in-teens-early-detection-for-active-lifestyles) In Texas sports-loving communities like The Woodlands and Magnolia, it’s common to see active teens going from school practice to weekend to... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/flat-feet-bunions-in-teens-early-detection-for-active-lifestyles) [![Young woman feeling pain in her ankle](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1450274803.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1450274803.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/ankle-pain-that-lingers-after-a-workout-dont-brush-it-off) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues), [Exercise](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/exercise), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [Recognize and Address Lingering Ankle Pain After Workouts](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/ankle-pain-that-lingers-after-a-workout-dont-brush-it-off) Whether you're lacing up your sneakers for a run, pushing through a high-intensity workout, or wrapping up a game of pick-up basketball, som... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/ankle-pain-that-lingers-after-a-workout-dont-brush-it-off) [![Woman folding foot with toes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1322057569.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1322057569.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-are-my-toes-numb-heres-what-could-be-going-on) [Diabetic Foot Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/diabetic-foot-care), [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues), [Circulation](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/circulation), [Foot Symptoms](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-symptoms) --- ### [Understanding Numb Toes: Common Causes and When to Seek Help](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-are-my-toes-numb-heres-what-could-be-going-on) Have you ever stood up, only to realize your toes feel numb or tingly, like they’ve “fallen asleep”? Occasional numbness might not be a big ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-are-my-toes-numb-heres-what-could-be-going-on) [![Man with painful swollen foot](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1392650643.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1392650643.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/bone-bruise-or-something-worse-when-to-worry-what-to-do) [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain), [Foot Symptoms](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-symptoms), [Bone bruise](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/bone-bruise) --- ### [Bone Bruise or Something Worse? When to Worry & What to Do](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/bone-bruise-or-something-worse-when-to-worry-what-to-do) If you've recently bumped, twisted, or landed hard on your foot and you're still dealing with pain or swelling days later, you might be wond... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/bone-bruise-or-something-worse-when-to-worry-what-to-do) [![Woman with orthopedic shoe sole](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1393065549.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1393065549.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/custom-orthotics-are-they-worth-it) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues), [Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/shoes), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain), [Foot Symptoms](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-symptoms) --- ### [Custom Orthotics: Are They Worth It?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/custom-orthotics-are-they-worth-it) If you’ve ever browsed the foot care aisle looking for relief from heel pain or sore arches, you’re not alone. Many people try over-the-coun... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/custom-orthotics-are-they-worth-it) [![Plantar Fasciitis medical concept](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-2156776581.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-2156776581.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/plantar-fasciitis-a-fresh-look-at-proven-conservative-care) [Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/plantar-fasciitis), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [Plantar Fasciitis: A Fresh Look at Proven, Conservative Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/plantar-fasciitis-a-fresh-look-at-proven-conservative-care) Plantar fasciitis is a leading cause of heel pain, impacting people of all ages and activity levels. While new therapies often make headline... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/plantar-fasciitis-a-fresh-look-at-proven-conservative-care) [![Two soccer players running and kicking a soccer ball](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1904589046.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1904589046.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/national-physical-fitness-and-sports-month-move-more-live-better) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Sports](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sports) --- ### [National Physical Fitness and Sports Month: Move More, Live Better](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/national-physical-fitness-and-sports-month-move-more-live-better) Each May, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month invites Americans of all ages and abilities to get moving, discover new activities, and... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/national-physical-fitness-and-sports-month-move-more-live-better) [![Graphic of Achilles Tendon](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1400981133.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1400981133.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/top-causes-of-achilles-tendon-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues), [achilles tendon](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/achilles-tendon) --- ### [Top Causes of Achilles Tendon Injuries—and How to Prevent Them](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/top-causes-of-achilles-tendon-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them) The Achilles tendon is one of the most important—and most vulnerable—tendons in the body. Whether you're a weekend warrior, a seasoned runne... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/top-causes-of-achilles-tendon-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them) [![Close up of a pickleball ball on court](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1723896772.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1723896772.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-pickleball-players-guide-to-avoiding-ankle-injuries) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues), [Tendon Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/tendon-issues), [Broken Bones & Fractures](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/broken-bones-fractures) --- ### [Ankle Trouble in Pickleball? Here's What You Need to Know](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-pickleball-players-guide-to-avoiding-ankle-injuries) Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S., and for good reason—it's fun, social, and a great workout. But with its quick s... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-pickleball-players-guide-to-avoiding-ankle-injuries) [![3d rendering of stem cell](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1335033345.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1335033345.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/advantages-of-stem-cell-therapy-for-foot-and-ankle-pain) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain), [Stem Cell Therapy](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/stem-cell-therapy) --- ### [Advantages of Stem Cell Therapy for Foot and Ankle Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/advantages-of-stem-cell-therapy-for-foot-and-ankle-pain) Foot and ankle pain can significantly impact your quality of life, limiting mobility and causing discomfort in everyday activities. [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/advantages-of-stem-cell-therapy-for-foot-and-ankle-pain) [![Graphic of damaged section of foot ](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-867056016.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-867056016.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-symptoms-you-should-never-ignore-and-what-they-mean) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain), [Foot Symptoms](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-symptoms) --- ### [Foot Symptoms You Should Never Ignore - and What They Mean](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-symptoms-you-should-never-ignore-and-what-they-mean) Can your feet predict other health problems? Your feet do a lot more than just get you from place to place—they can also tell you a lot abou... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-symptoms-you-should-never-ignore-and-what-they-mean) [![Woman feeling pain in her foot](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1317234837.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1317234837.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-surprising-connection-between-foot-pain-and-lower-back-pain) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [The Surprising Connection Between Foot Pain and Lower Back Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-surprising-connection-between-foot-pain-and-lower-back-pain) Is Your Foot Pain Causing Your Back Pain? You wake up, take your first few steps of the day, and there it is—foot pain. Maybe it's a sharp a... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-surprising-connection-between-foot-pain-and-lower-back-pain) [![Doctor removing ingrown toenail from man](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1894790207.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1894790207.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/ingrown-toenails-why-they-happen-how-to-stop-them) [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain), [Ingrown Toenails](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ingrown-toenails) --- ### [Ingrown Toenails: Why They Happen & How to Stop Them](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/ingrown-toenails-why-they-happen-how-to-stop-them) Ever had that sharp, throbbing pain on the edge of your toe that just won’t go away? You might think it’s a minor issue, but an ingrown toen... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/ingrown-toenails-why-they-happen-how-to-stop-them) [![Gloved hands holding medical instrument to a big toe](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-2176707508.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-2176707508.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-onycholysis) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues), [Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sweeney-foot-ankle-specialists) --- ### [What is Onycholysis?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-onycholysis) Your feet take a pounding with the average adult walking almost 75,000 miles over their lifetime. That’s more than three times around the gl... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-onycholysis) [![Flat feet and shoe inserts](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1439684873.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1439684873.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-flat-feet-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options) [Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sweeney-foot-ankle-specialists), [Flat Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/flat-feet) --- ### [Understanding Flat Feet: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-flat-feet-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options) The human foot is a complex structure that distributes weight evenly when standing across the heel, the ball of the foot (area under your bi... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-flat-feet-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options) [![Woman massaging her right foot](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sore%20feet.png?width=500&name=sore%20feet.png)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/circulation-issues-in-the-feet-warning-signs-causes-and-when-to-seek-help) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Circulation](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/circulation) --- ### [Circulation Issues in Feet: Signs, Causes, and When to Seek Help](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/circulation-issues-in-the-feet-warning-signs-causes-and-when-to-seek-help) Proper blood circulation is crucial for overall health, and when it comes to our feet, it's especially important. Poor circulation in the fe... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/circulation-issues-in-the-feet-warning-signs-causes-and-when-to-seek-help) [![Woman reclining on a sofa with her feet propped up on the arm rest](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sweeneyfootankle_April2017/Beautiful%20young%20woman%20with%20long%20dark%20hair%20lying%20on%20her%20back%20on%20a%20white%20sofa%20at%20home%20with%20her%20feet%20up.jpeg?width=500&name=Beautiful%20young%20woman%20with%20long%20dark%20hair%20lying%20on%20her%20back%20on%20a%20white%20sofa%20at%20home%20with%20her%20feet%20up.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/6-surprising-health-benefits-of-elevating-your-legs-tips-for-better-circulation-and-comfort) [Swollen Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/swollen-feet), [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness) --- ### [6 Surprising Benefits of Elevating Your Legs for Circulation & Comfort](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/6-surprising-health-benefits-of-elevating-your-legs-tips-for-better-circulation-and-comfort) When was the last time you kicked back, relaxed, and literally put your feet up? It might sound like a small thing, but elevating your legs ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/6-surprising-health-benefits-of-elevating-your-legs-tips-for-better-circulation-and-comfort) [![Man holding foot](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1676306086.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1676306086.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-does-my-foot-fall-asleep) [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [Why Does My Foot Fall Asleep?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-does-my-foot-fall-asleep) We've all been there – you're enjoying a good movie or deeply focused on work when you shift positions and suddenly feel that familiar pins-... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-does-my-foot-fall-asleep) [![Man laying down with cast](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1159293076.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1159293076.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/preparing-for-foot-surgery-a-comprehensive-guide) [Foot Surgery](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-surgery) --- ### [Preparing for Foot Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/preparing-for-foot-surgery-a-comprehensive-guide) Foot and ankle surgery in the United States is becoming more common, likely due to an aging population and increased physical activity. Call... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/preparing-for-foot-surgery-a-comprehensive-guide) [![Man suffering foot pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-819664910.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-819664910.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-foot-and-ankle-arthritis-symptoms-treatment-and-management) [Arthritis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/arthritis) --- ### [Understanding Foot & Ankle Arthritis: Symptoms, Treatment, & Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-foot-and-ankle-arthritis-symptoms-treatment-and-management) Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. While many associa... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-foot-and-ankle-arthritis-symptoms-treatment-and-management) [![woman feeling pain in her toe](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canva-MADDdN9-Mqc.jpg?width=500&name=canva-MADDdN9-Mqc.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-to-treat-and-prevent-bunions-expert-tips-from-a-podiatrist) [Bunion](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/bunion), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [How to Treat and Prevent Bunions: Expert Tips from a Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-to-treat-and-prevent-bunions-expert-tips-from-a-podiatrist) Bunions are a common foot condition that can cause significant discomfort, pain, and mobility issues if left untreated. They often develop s... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-to-treat-and-prevent-bunions-expert-tips-from-a-podiatrist) [![Man with a hurt foot](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How-Serious-Is-Foot-Pain-Caused-by-Sciatica.jpg?width=500&name=How-Serious-Is-Foot-Pain-Caused-by-Sciatica.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/lymphedema-understanding-managing-treating-this-chronic-condition) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues), [Swollen Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/swollen-feet) --- ### [Lymphedema: Understanding, Managing, & Treating This Chronic Condition](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/lymphedema-understanding-managing-treating-this-chronic-condition) Lymphedema is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, yet it often goes unrecognized or misdiagnosed. [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/lymphedema-understanding-managing-treating-this-chronic-condition) [![Young woman standing at her desk](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/s2.webp?width=500&name=s2.webp)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-posture-affects-the-health-of-your-feet) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness) --- ### [How Posture Affects the Health of Your Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-posture-affects-the-health-of-your-feet) Good posture is essential for maintaining the health of your entire body, but many people don't realize the critical role it plays in the he... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-posture-affects-the-health-of-your-feet) [![Doctor examining his patients leg in medical office](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Doctor%20examining%20his%20patients%20leg%20in%20medical%20office-1.jpeg?width=500&name=Doctor%20examining%20his%20patients%20leg%20in%20medical%20office-1.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-importance-of-continuing-physical-therapy-after-foot-surgery) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues), [Foot Surgery](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-surgery) --- ### [The Importance of Continuing Physical Therapy After Foot Surgery](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-importance-of-continuing-physical-therapy-after-foot-surgery) Undergoing foot or ankle surgery is a significant step toward recovery and regaining mobility. However, the journey to full recovery doesn’t... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-importance-of-continuing-physical-therapy-after-foot-surgery) [![Gym doctor with a patient checking her ankle](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gym%20doctor%20with%20a%20patient%20checking%20her%20ankle-2.jpeg?width=500&name=Gym%20doctor%20with%20a%20patient%20checking%20her%20ankle-2.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/essential-questions-to-ask-your-foot-doctor-for-better-care-recovery) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [Essential Questions to Ask Your Foot Doctor for Better Care & Recovery](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/essential-questions-to-ask-your-foot-doctor-for-better-care-recovery) What Questions Should I Ask My Foot Doctor? When it comes to foot and ankle health, seeing a specialist like the team at Sweeney Foot and An... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/essential-questions-to-ask-your-foot-doctor-for-better-care-recovery) [![Elderly couple with their bikes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Elderly%20couple%20with%20their%20bikes.jpeg?width=500&name=Elderly%20couple%20with%20their%20bikes.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-degenerative-foot-diseases-causes-symptoms-treatment) [Diabetic Foot Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/diabetic-foot-care), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [Understanding Degenerative Foot Diseases: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-degenerative-foot-diseases-causes-symptoms-treatment) Degenerative foot diseases can significantly impact mobility and quality of life so early diagnosis and appropriate treatment is crucial for... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-degenerative-foot-diseases-causes-symptoms-treatment) [![baby walking pigeon-toed](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/screen_2x.webp?width=500&name=screen_2x.webp)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/pigeon-toed-in-children-causes-treatments-and-when-to-seek-help) [Kids Foot Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/kids-foot-issues) --- ### [Pigeon-Toed in Children: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/pigeon-toed-in-children-causes-treatments-and-when-to-seek-help) Pigeon-toed, or in-toeing, is a condition where a child’s toes point inward while walking, running, or standing. While it may look concernin... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/pigeon-toed-in-children-causes-treatments-and-when-to-seek-help) [![Doctor examining his patients leg in medical office](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Doctor%20examining%20his%20patients%20leg%20in%20medical%20office.jpeg?width=500&name=Doctor%20examining%20his%20patients%20leg%20in%20medical%20office.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-ankle-sprains-symptoms-treatment-and-recovery) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues) --- ### [Understanding Ankle Sprains: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-ankle-sprains-symptoms-treatment-and-recovery) Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries affecting people of all ages. Whether you're an athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone sim... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-ankle-sprains-symptoms-treatment-and-recovery) [![woman stretching feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canva-MAEXgqMKkHw.jpg?width=500&name=canva-MAEXgqMKkHw.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/put-your-best-foot-forward-the-power-of-foot-stretching) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness) --- ### [Put Your Best Foot Forward: The Power of Foot Stretching](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/put-your-best-foot-forward-the-power-of-foot-stretching) Your feet are the foundation of your body, carrying you through every step of your day. However, with the constant stress and pressure they ... 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[Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-ligament-and-tendon-tears) [![foot pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canva-MAE8WFHJ7rU.jpg?width=500&name=canva-MAE8WFHJ7rU.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/dont-let-foot-pain-slow-you-down-tips-for-prevention-and-relief) [Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sweeney-foot-ankle-specialists), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [Don't Let Foot Pain Slow You Down: Tips for Prevention and Relief](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/dont-let-foot-pain-slow-you-down-tips-for-prevention-and-relief) If you are one of millions of Americans dealing with painful feet, don’t despair – there are many simple steps you can take to alleviate foo... 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They allow us to walk, run, jump, and explore the world around us. Yet, despite th... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/dont-neglect-your-feet-why-you-should-see-a-podiatrist) [![Nerve issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canva-MAFmcuNs-TA.jpg?width=500&name=canva-MAFmcuNs-TA.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-idiopathic-polyneuropathy-a-guide-for-patients) [Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sweeney-foot-ankle-specialists), [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues) --- ### [Understanding Idiopathic Polyneuropathy: A Guide for Patients](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-idiopathic-polyneuropathy-a-guide-for-patients) Have you been experiencing numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands and feet? These symptoms can be unsettling, and you might be wondering ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-idiopathic-polyneuropathy-a-guide-for-patients) [![Foot and ankle pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canva-MADU-LfELW8.jpg?width=500&name=canva-MADU-LfELW8.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/happy-feet-common-foot-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [Happy Feet: Common Foot Injuries and How to Prevent Them](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/happy-feet-common-foot-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them) Our feet are surprisingly complex, bearing the weight of our bodies and facilitating movement throughout our lives. Of course, the more comp... 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[Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/tips-for-healthy-feet-while-traveling) [![Hammer Toes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canva-MAChUJLLCX4.jpg?width=500&name=canva-MAChUJLLCX4.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/unveiling-the-mystery-of-hammer-toes-causes-symptoms-and-effective-treatments) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues) --- ### [Unveiling the Mystery of Hammer Toes: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/unveiling-the-mystery-of-hammer-toes-causes-symptoms-and-effective-treatments) When it comes to foot health, understanding common conditions like hammer toes is crucial. At Sweeney Foot & Ankle, our dedicated team of do... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/unveiling-the-mystery-of-hammer-toes-causes-symptoms-and-effective-treatments) [![Man complaining about Plantar fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canva-MAE8WFHJ7rU.jpg?width=500&name=canva-MAE8WFHJ7rU.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/plantar-fasciitis-a-guide-for-patients) [Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/plantar-fasciitis), [Heel Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/heel-issues), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [Plantar Fasciitis: A Guide for Patients](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/plantar-fasciitis-a-guide-for-patients) For many Americans, a stabbing pain in the heel of their foot when they take their first steps each morning is truly a rude awakening. Plant... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/plantar-fasciitis-a-guide-for-patients) [![Running in city park. 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[Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/demystifying-foot-tendonitis-symptoms-causes-and-treatments) [![Chiropodist touching the foot of a woman in a medical room](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Chiropodist%20touching%20the%20foot%20of%20a%20woman%20in%20a%20medical%20room-1.jpeg?width=500&name=Chiropodist%20touching%20the%20foot%20of%20a%20woman%20in%20a%20medical%20room-1.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-diabetic-foot-causes-symptoms-and-effective-treatments) [Diabetic Foot Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/diabetic-foot-care) --- ### [Understanding Diabetic Foot: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-diabetic-foot-causes-symptoms-and-effective-treatments) Diabetes is a condition that affects about 30 million people in the United States alone. This is a disease that is related to the body’s ina... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-diabetic-foot-causes-symptoms-and-effective-treatments) [![Woman's feet with blisters on her heels](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/screen_2x-3.jpg?width=500&name=screen_2x-3.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/banishing-blisters-tips-for-prevention-and-effective-treatment) [Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/shoes), [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues), [Blisters](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/blisters) --- ### [Banishing Blisters: Tips for Prevention and Effective Treatment](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/banishing-blisters-tips-for-prevention-and-effective-treatment) Whether it’s a new pair of shoes, a long day of being on your feet, or poorly fitting shoes, blisters are painful and can interfere with you... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/banishing-blisters-tips-for-prevention-and-effective-treatment) [![healthy athlete man jogging at morning on empty roat in the city](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/healthy%20athlete%20man%20jogging%20at%20morning%20on%20empty%20%20roat%20in%20the%20city.jpeg?width=500&name=healthy%20athlete%20man%20jogging%20at%20morning%20on%20empty%20%20roat%20in%20the%20city.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/stepping-up-against-athletes-foot-essential-insights-you-need-to-know) [Sports](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sports), [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues) --- ### [Stepping Up Against Athlete's Foot: Essential Insights You Need to Know](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/stepping-up-against-athletes-foot-essential-insights-you-need-to-know) Pain, itching that you cannot relieve, and a burn between the toes are all symptoms of athlete's foot, a fungal skin infection that typicall... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/stepping-up-against-athletes-foot-essential-insights-you-need-to-know) [![Young physiotherapist exercising with elder disabled person](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Young%20physiotherapist%20exercising%20with%20elder%20disabled%20person.jpeg?width=500&name=Young%20physiotherapist%20exercising%20with%20elder%20disabled%20person.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-drop-foot-symptoms-causes-diagnosis-and-treatments) [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues), [Tendon Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/tendon-issues) --- ### [Understanding “Drop Foot”: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatments](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-drop-foot-symptoms-causes-diagnosis-and-treatments) Drop foot, also known as foot drop, is not a disease but a medical condition characterized by the inability to lift the front part of the fo... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-drop-foot-symptoms-causes-diagnosis-and-treatments) [![A doctor examining his patient's foot](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/A%20doctor%20examining%20his%20patients%20foot.jpeg?width=500&name=A%20doctor%20examining%20his%20patients%20foot.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/diseases-of-the-foot) [Cancer](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/cancer), [Arthritis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/arthritis), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist) --- ### [Diseases of the Foot](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/diseases-of-the-foot) If you consider the human foot, it really is a marvel of biomechanical engineering with each foot containing 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 1... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/diseases-of-the-foot) [![Kids with colorful shoes on](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canva-MADerzf8JBc.jpg?width=500&name=canva-MADerzf8JBc.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/smart-strategies-for-back-to-school-shoe-shopping-a-must-read-guide) [Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/shoes), [Kids Foot Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/kids-foot-issues) --- ### [Smart Strategies for Back-to-School Shoe Shopping](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/smart-strategies-for-back-to-school-shoe-shopping-a-must-read-guide) Children wear their school shoes for more than 30 hours each week, making it important for these shoes to fit properly. This purchase should... 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[Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-tarsal-tunnel-syndrome) [![lady with hurt leg](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/screen_2x-2.jpg?width=500&name=screen_2x-2.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-nerve-pain-in-the-lower-leg-6-common-causes-explained) [Arthritis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/arthritis), [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues) --- ### [Understanding Nerve Pain in the Lower Leg: 6 Common Causes Explained](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-nerve-pain-in-the-lower-leg-6-common-causes-explained) Lower leg pain is a prevalent issue experienced by many individuals, and it can have various causes, ranging from minor overuse to more seri... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-nerve-pain-in-the-lower-leg-6-common-causes-explained) [![toe nail treatment](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/thumbnail_large-1(2).webp?width=500&name=thumbnail_large-1(2).webp)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/yellow-toenails-causes-treatments-and-prevention-strategies-for-healthy-feet) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues), [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist) --- ### [Yellow Toenails: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention Strategies for Healthy Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/yellow-toenails-causes-treatments-and-prevention-strategies-for-healthy-feet) Healthy nails are not only aesthetically pleasing but also an indicator of overall well-being. However, when toenails develop a yellow disco... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/yellow-toenails-causes-treatments-and-prevention-strategies-for-healthy-feet) [![foot pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/s2-2.jpg?width=500&name=s2-2.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/decoding-neuropathy-symptoms-causes-and-management-strategies) [Diabetic Foot Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/diabetic-foot-care), [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues) --- ### [Decoding Neuropathy: Symptoms, Causes, and Management Strategies](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/decoding-neuropathy-symptoms-causes-and-management-strategies) Neuropathy, which is also called peripheral neuropathy, affects the peripheral nerves, which are the nerves that travel to your extremities,... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/decoding-neuropathy-symptoms-causes-and-management-strategies) [![Running shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/running%20feet.jpg?width=500&name=running%20feet.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/stop-pronating-how-to-improve-your-foot-health-and-performance) [Arch Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/arch-issues), [Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sweeney-foot-ankle-specialists) --- ### [Stop Pronating: How to Improve Your Foot Health and Performance](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/stop-pronating-how-to-improve-your-foot-health-and-performance) Most people don't give much thought to their feet until an injury or pain occurs. However, a lot is riding on your feet as they are the vehi... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/stop-pronating-how-to-improve-your-foot-health-and-performance) [![Cleats on artificial turf](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canva-MAD5le7lig8.jpg?width=500&name=canva-MAD5le7lig8.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/turf-toe-what-you-need-to-know-for-healthy-feet) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues), [Exercise](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/exercise) --- ### [Turf Toe: What You Need to Know for Healthy Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/turf-toe-what-you-need-to-know-for-healthy-feet) Turf toe is a painful condition that could prevent you from working, taking care of your family, or enjoying your favorite pastimes. While m... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/turf-toe-what-you-need-to-know-for-healthy-feet) [![Sportsman ties his black sneakers](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sportsman%20ties%20his%20black%20sneakers.jpeg?width=500&name=Sportsman%20ties%20his%20black%20sneakers.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/from-the-ground-up-your-guide-to-maintaining-healthy-feet-for-athletes) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Exercise](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/exercise) --- ### [From the Ground Up: Your Guide to Maintaining Healthy Feet for Athletes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/from-the-ground-up-your-guide-to-maintaining-healthy-feet-for-athletes) As an athlete, you use your feet more than the average person may. And as an athlete, you rely on your feet to help you not only participate... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/from-the-ground-up-your-guide-to-maintaining-healthy-feet-for-athletes) [![recovering from foot surgery - elevated foot on sofa with crutches](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/screen_2x-1.jpg?width=500&name=screen_2x-1.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/stepping-toward-recovery-your-guide-to-foot-surgery-rehabilitation) [Foot Surgery](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-surgery) --- ### [Stepping Toward Recovery: Your Guide to Foot Surgery Rehabilitation](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/stepping-toward-recovery-your-guide-to-foot-surgery-rehabilitation) The success of your foot surgery relies primarily on the skill of your surgeon, the reason for the surgery, your overall health - and what y... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/stepping-toward-recovery-your-guide-to-foot-surgery-rehabilitation) [![Ingrown toenail](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canva-MADnQC_CO3A.jpg?width=500&name=canva-MADnQC_CO3A.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/ingrown-toenail-101-symptoms-treatments-and-prevention-tips) [Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/shoes), [Infections](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/infections), [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues) --- ### [Ingrown Toenail 101: Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention Tips](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/ingrown-toenail-101-symptoms-treatments-and-prevention-tips) Ingrown toenails occur when the edges or corners of a toenail grow into the skin surrounding the nail, causing pain, redness, and inflammati... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/ingrown-toenail-101-symptoms-treatments-and-prevention-tips) [![Female Heel Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canva-MADCig_2ntw.jpg?width=500&name=canva-MADCig_2ntw.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-heel-spurs-symptoms-causes-and-treatments) [Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/plantar-fasciitis), [Heel Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/heel-issues), [Tendon Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/tendon-issues) --- ### [Understanding Heel Spurs: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-heel-spurs-symptoms-causes-and-treatments) Heel spurs are a common foot condition that can cause heel pain and discomfort. Treatment for heel spurs typically involves stretching exerc... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-heel-spurs-symptoms-causes-and-treatments) [![Orthotics](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/s2-1.jpg?width=500&name=s2-1.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/do-i-need-orthotics) [Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/plantar-fasciitis), [Heel Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/heel-issues), [Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/shoes), [Arch Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/arch-issues), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist) --- ### [Do I Need Orthotics?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/do-i-need-orthotics) Orthotic shoe inserts, commonly known as “orthotics” are cushions that fit into your shoe, generally for the purpose of correcting problems ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/do-i-need-orthotics) [![Digital composite of Highlighted foot bones of jogging woman](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Digital%20composite%20of%20Highlighted%20foot%20bones%20of%20jogging%20woman.jpeg?width=500&name=Digital%20composite%20of%20Highlighted%20foot%20bones%20of%20jogging%20woman.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-plantar-fibromas-symptoms-causes-and-treatment-options) [Heel Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/heel-issues), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist) --- ### [Understanding Plantar Fibromas: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-plantar-fibromas-symptoms-causes-and-treatment-options) Plantar fibromas are benign tumors that form on the plantar surface of the foot, most commonly found in adults between 40 and 70 years old. ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-plantar-fibromas-symptoms-causes-and-treatment-options) [![Man with hurt toe](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/s2.jpg?width=500&name=s2.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-a-sprain-versus-broken-toe) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues), [Broken Bones & Fractures](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/broken-bones-fractures) --- ### [Frequently Asked Questions About a Sprain Versus Broken Toe](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-a-sprain-versus-broken-toe) Toe injuries are common, and they can occur in a number of different ways. You may have stubbed your toe, accidentally kicked something in t... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-a-sprain-versus-broken-toe) [![Elevated feet after an injury](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/thumbnail_large-2.webp?width=500&name=thumbnail_large-2.webp)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-the-rice-method-for-recovery) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues), [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness) --- ### [What Is the RICE Method for Recovery?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-the-rice-method-for-recovery) If you have sustained a sprain, strain, bruise, or another soft tissue injury, you should consider trying the RICE method to help you recove... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-the-rice-method-for-recovery) [![red high heels](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/screen_2x.jpg?width=500&name=screen_2x.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-feet-against-bunions-and-improve-foot-health) [Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/shoes), [Bunion](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/bunion), [Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sweeney-foot-ankle-specialists), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist) --- ### [How To Protect Your Feet Against Bunions And Improve Foot Health](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-feet-against-bunions-and-improve-foot-health) Do you suffer from bunions? If so, you're not alone. Bunions are a common foot problem that affects millions of people around the world. The... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-feet-against-bunions-and-improve-foot-health) [![Children feet with faces ](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Small%20faces%20painted%20on%20the%20soles%20of%20a%20young%20boy.jpeg?width=500&name=Small%20faces%20painted%20on%20the%20soles%20of%20a%20young%20boy.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/solving-pediatric-foot-problems-what-parents-need-to-know) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues), [Kids Foot Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/kids-foot-issues), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist), [Broken Bones & Fractures](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/broken-bones-fractures) --- ### [Solving Pediatric Foot Problems: What Parents Need to Know](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/solving-pediatric-foot-problems-what-parents-need-to-know) As a parent, you want to make sure your child is healthy and happy. But did you know that children can experience foot issues just like adul... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/solving-pediatric-foot-problems-what-parents-need-to-know) [![Diabetic Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How-Serious-Is-Foot-Pain-Caused-by-Sciatica.jpg?width=500&name=How-Serious-Is-Foot-Pain-Caused-by-Sciatica.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-pain-and-diabetes-everything-you-need-to-know) [Diabetic Foot Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/diabetic-foot-care), [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist) --- ### [Foot Pain and Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-pain-and-diabetes-everything-you-need-to-know) Anyone who suffers from diabetes is at a higher risk of developing foot pain due to nerve damage. This condition is called diabetic neuropat... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-pain-and-diabetes-everything-you-need-to-know) [![Woman wearing winter boots in the snow](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UGG%20Adirondack%20III%20womens%20winter%20boot%20(walking%20near%20water).jpg?width=500&name=UGG%20Adirondack%20III%20womens%20winter%20boot%20(walking%20near%20water).jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/keep-your-feet-warm-during-cold-months) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Seasonal](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/seasonal), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist) --- ### [Keep Your Feet Warm During Cold Months](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/keep-your-feet-warm-during-cold-months) Millions of people around the world suffer from foot injuries during the colder months each year. In many cases, these injuries can be preve... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/keep-your-feet-warm-during-cold-months) [![Foot Prints showing varying degrees of a foot arch](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Post60f.jpg?width=500&name=Post60f.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-you-should-know-about-living-with-flat-feet) [Arch Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/arch-issues), [Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sweeney-foot-ankle-specialists) --- ### [What You Should Know About Living With Flat Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-you-should-know-about-living-with-flat-feet) If you have been told by a doctor or other medical professional that you have flat feet, you might be wondering what that means for your day... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-you-should-know-about-living-with-flat-feet) [![Numb and tingling feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tingling-In-Feet-GettyImages-1253661276-2000-a82926b8f1fa4f6c9ad6154549343121.jpg?width=500&name=Tingling-In-Feet-GettyImages-1253661276-2000-a82926b8f1fa4f6c9ad6154549343121.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-is-my-foot-numb) [Diabetic Foot Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/diabetic-foot-care), [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist) --- ### [Why is My Foot Numb?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-is-my-foot-numb) Why is my foot numb? is a question that should be asked of a podiatrist since it may indicate a serious underlying problem. [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-is-my-foot-numb) [![Patient seeing doctor for a rolled ankle](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Injured%20man%20at%20the%20gym%20feeling%20pain%20in%20his%20ankle-1.jpeg?width=500&name=Injured%20man%20at%20the%20gym%20feeling%20pain%20in%20his%20ankle-1.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-roll-your-ankle) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues), [Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sweeney-foot-ankle-specialists), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist) --- ### [What Does It Mean to Roll Your Ankle?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-roll-your-ankle) When someone injures their ankle, they often say they have “rolled their ankle”, but what does that mean? We will take a look at what happen... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-roll-your-ankle) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle Salon Pedicures Relaxing but Potentially Dangerous Feet Soaking With Tropical Flowers](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rune-enstad-qeuJczNo54w-unsplash-1.jpg?width=500&name=rune-enstad-qeuJczNo54w-unsplash-1.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/salon-pedicures-relaxing-but-potentially-dangerous-pros-and-cons) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness) --- ### [Salon Pedicures Relaxing, But Potentially Dangerous: Pros and Cons](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/salon-pedicures-relaxing-but-potentially-dangerous-pros-and-cons) Getting a pedicure at the local nail salon is both relaxing and therapeutic, but could it be dangerous? The answer is both yes and no. Conti... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/salon-pedicures-relaxing-but-potentially-dangerous-pros-and-cons) [![Older lady visiting the podiatrist.](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/istockphoto-847976942-612x612.jpg?width=500&name=istockphoto-847976942-612x612.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-a-muco-cutaneious-cyst) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues), [Arthritis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/arthritis) --- ### [What Is A Muco-Cutaneious Cyst?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-a-muco-cutaneious-cyst) Discovering a small, squishy lump on your toe near the nail may be shocking and leaving you with a lot of questions. While it is impossible ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-a-muco-cutaneious-cyst) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle Pregnancy and Feet Profile of Pregnant Woman Holding Red Baby Shoes on Belly](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sylwia-bartyzel-m7HrMJJ0bW0-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=sylwia-bartyzel-m7HrMJJ0bW0-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/pregnancy-and-your-feet-1) [Pregnancy](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/pregnancy) --- ### [Pregnancy and Your Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/pregnancy-and-your-feet-1) Changes to your lower extremities, such as the foot and ankle, are a common, yet often overlooked and ignored problem many women experience ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/pregnancy-and-your-feet-1) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle Frequently Asked Questions About Bone Bruises Close Up Of Feet in Athletic Socks With Hands Rubbing Left Foot in Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/erwans-socks-YGE42qjlWjE-unsplash%20(1).jpg?width=500&name=erwans-socks-YGE42qjlWjE-unsplash%20(1).jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-bone-bruises) [Heel Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/heel-issues), [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues), [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness) --- ### [Frequently Asked Questions About Bone Bruises](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-bone-bruises) A bone bruise, also known as a bone contusion, occurs when a small injury occurs on the surface of the bone. Unfortunately, you cannot visib... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-bone-bruises) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle Everything You Need to Know About Sweaty Feet Girl Working Out Jumping High](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dusan-jovic-uTlMDzkAz-M-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=dusan-jovic-uTlMDzkAz-M-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sweaty-feet) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues) --- ### [Everything You Need to Know About Sweaty Feet!](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sweaty-feet) During the summer months, it is common for your feet to sweat when you are out in the sun or in the heat. However, for some people, sweaty f... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sweaty-feet) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle Importance of Wearing Shoes that Fit Properly Variety of Mens Shoes on Shelves](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/albert-hyseni-wAEDRX8KsKo-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=albert-hyseni-wAEDRX8KsKo-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/importance-of-wearing-shoes-that-fit-properly) [Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/shoes), [Swollen Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/swollen-feet) --- ### [The Importance of Wearing Shoes that Fit Properly](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/importance-of-wearing-shoes-that-fit-properly) Many of us choose which shoes to wear based off of how they look not how they fit but that could be a mistake. Wearing shoes that don’t fit ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/importance-of-wearing-shoes-that-fit-properly) [![Sweeney Foot & Ankle Summertime Foot Care Two Pair of Feet in Shallow Water with White Sand and Starfish](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/toa-heftiba-WXo5yzM9Ibw-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=toa-heftiba-WXo5yzM9Ibw-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/summertime-foot-care-1) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues), [Seasonal](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/seasonal) --- ### [Summertime Foot Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/summertime-foot-care-1) You’d think that once winter’s icy sidewalks and spring’s slushy puddles have passed by, the outdoors would mean a much friendlier place for... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/summertime-foot-care-1) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle FAQs About Plantar Warts in Children Black and White Photo of Young Child Picking at Toes and Sitting On Rocks](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gabby-orcutt-v-p36E5oLJ0-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=gabby-orcutt-v-p36E5oLJ0-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/faqs-about-plantar-warts-in-children) [Kids Foot Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/kids-foot-issues), [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues) --- ### [FAQ's About Plantar Warts in Children](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/faqs-about-plantar-warts-in-children) The word wart is not something any parent wants to hear when it pertains to their child. However, warts are not as bad as people tend to thi... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/faqs-about-plantar-warts-in-children) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle What is Pronation Happy Girl Walking Boldly By Painted Brick Wall](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/joanna-nix-walkup-jFkSG3c99f4-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=joanna-nix-walkup-jFkSG3c99f4-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-pronation) [Arch Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/arch-issues), [Kids Foot Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/kids-foot-issues), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist) --- ### [What is Pronation?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-pronation) Everyone pronates. Pronation is a natural part of walking. If you take the time to be mindful of each step you take you'll notice that your ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-pronation) [![Sweeney Foot & Ankle No Doubt Gout is Painful Young Woman Sitting on Wood Floor Holding Foot in Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/imani-bahati-L1kLSwdclYQ-unsplash%20(1).jpg?width=500&name=imani-bahati-L1kLSwdclYQ-unsplash%20(1).jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/no-doubt-gout-is-painful) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues), [Arthritis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/arthritis) --- ### [No Doubt - Gout is Painful](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/no-doubt-gout-is-painful) Gout is a painful inflammatory disease that affects hundreds of thousands of people in Texas and the world. Typically, it only affects one j... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/no-doubt-gout-is-painful) [![Sweeney Foot & Ankle Kids and Bunions Closeup of Young Child in Shoes with Wings in Grass](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/amanda-belec-Z1JgfuSQ80s-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=amanda-belec-Z1JgfuSQ80s-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/kids-and-bunions) [Kids Foot Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/kids-foot-issues), [Bunion](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/bunion) --- ### [Kids and Bunions](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/kids-and-bunions) Children Get Bunions Too Adults are not the only ones who get bunions, children get them too. But whereas adults often bring the bone deform... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/kids-and-bunions) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle Claw Toe What Is It? 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[Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/claw-toe-what-is-it) [![Sweeney Foot & Ankle Ankle Sprains What's Normal and What Isn't Doctor Looking at Athlete's Ankle](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gym%20doctor%20with%20a%20patient%20checking%20her%20ankle.jpeg?width=500&name=Gym%20doctor%20with%20a%20patient%20checking%20her%20ankle.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/ankle-sprains-whats-normal-and-what-isnt) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues) --- ### [Ankle Sprains - What's Normal and What Isn't?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/ankle-sprains-whats-normal-and-what-isnt) Sprains and strains are an unfortunate side effect of living a busy life. Even the most careful among us can occasionally twist an ankle or ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/ankle-sprains-whats-normal-and-what-isnt) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle Metatarsalgia Close Up Of Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/engin-akyurt-x_3gyC42btc-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=engin-akyurt-x_3gyC42btc-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/metatarsalgia) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues) --- ### [Metatarsalgia](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/metatarsalgia) Defining Metatarsalgia The foot has 28 bones. Five of them called the metatarsals extend from the base of the toes to the ankle. Metarsa in ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/metatarsalgia) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle Guy in Sports Socks Rubbing Foot and Ankle in Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/erwans-socks-YGE42qjlWjE-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=erwans-socks-YGE42qjlWjE-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/peroneal-tendenitis) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues) --- ### [Peroneal Tendonitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/peroneal-tendenitis) Do you feel pain in your lower body that tends to get worse the more active you get? Do your lower legs feel swollen or do you notice thicke... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/peroneal-tendenitis) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle Athlete's Foot Man Adjusting Laces of Orange Sneakers](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/omid-armin-r8J-tz2jcvY-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=omid-armin-r8J-tz2jcvY-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/athletes-foot-1) [Sports](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sports), [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues) --- ### [All You Need to Know About Athlete's Foot](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/athletes-foot-1) Athlete's foot is an uncomfortable condition that can affect men, women, and children at any age. The best approach to dealing with athlete'... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/athletes-foot-1) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle Why Are My Toenails Discolored? 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[Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-does-my-foot-hurt-when-i-roll-it) [![someone holding their foot like it hurts](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sore%20feet.png?width=500&name=sore%20feet.png)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/your-feet-hurt-and-you-dont.-why) [Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/plantar-fasciitis), [Bunion](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/bunion) --- ### [Do Your Feet Hurt and You Don't Know Why?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/your-feet-hurt-and-you-dont.-why) It’s easy to put a lot of wear and tear on your feet in the course of an ordinary day. You might be on your feet for many hours at work or s... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/your-feet-hurt-and-you-dont.-why) [![hand holding baby feet with crossover toes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(66).png?width=500&name=Untitled%20design%20(66).png)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/crossover-toes) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues) --- ### [Crossover Toes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/crossover-toes) When your toes aren’t positioned with one right next to the other in a row but instead you have a toe that is overlapping, it is a condition... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/crossover-toes) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle Swollen Feet and Ankles Feet Propped Up](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/patrick-perkins-8VurHsVsls4-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=patrick-perkins-8VurHsVsls4-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/swollen-feet-and-ankles) [Swollen Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/swollen-feet) --- ### [Swollen Feet and Ankles](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/swollen-feet-and-ankles) Though common, swollen feet and ankles can certainly be uncomfortable for those who experience it. The bad news is that there are plenty of ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/swollen-feet-and-ankles) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle Why are My Feet Stiff ](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Chiropodist%20touching%20the%20foot%20of%20a%20woman%20in%20a%20medical%20room.jpeg?width=500&name=Chiropodist%20touching%20the%20foot%20of%20a%20woman%20in%20a%20medical%20room.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-are-my-feet-stiff) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness) --- ### [Why Are My Feet Stiff?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-are-my-feet-stiff) The foot, with its hundreds of bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles, is one of the most complex parts of the human body. Unfortunately, tha... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-are-my-feet-stiff) [![Sweeney Foot & Ankle Corns: What Are They and How Can They Be Treaded Close Up of Person Rubbing Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/billie-5OXE3KjDEfI-unsplash-1.jpg?width=500&name=billie-5OXE3KjDEfI-unsplash-1.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/corns-what-are-they-and-how-can-they-be-treated) [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues) --- ### [Corns: What Are They and How Can They Be Treated?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/corns-what-are-they-and-how-can-they-be-treated) That thickened, sometimes painful bump on top of -- or between -- your toes can make even a short walk painful. Or perhaps you’ve been exper... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/corns-what-are-they-and-how-can-they-be-treated) [![Sweeney Foot & Ankle What is Achilles Heel Pain and Tendonitis Diagram of Inside Foot](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/anne-nygard-_W94Eb1iNYc-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=anne-nygard-_W94Eb1iNYc-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-achilles-heel-pain-and-tendinitis) [Tendon Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/tendon-issues) --- ### [What is Achilles Heel Pain and Tendonitis?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-achilles-heel-pain-and-tendinitis) In your quest to end Achilles tendon pain, let us assist you. Here at Sweeney Foot and Ankle Specialists, serving Texans in Magnolia and The... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-achilles-heel-pain-and-tendinitis) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle Tendonitis of the Feet Hand Rubbing Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lina-kraftsoff-jJRpBORcjC4-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=lina-kraftsoff-jJRpBORcjC4-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/tendonitis-of-the-feet) [Tendon Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/tendon-issues) --- ### [Tendonitis of the Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/tendonitis-of-the-feet) Tiny cords of tissue known as tendons help connect muscle to bone in your feet. Occasionally, these tendons become irritated and inflamed, w... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/tendonitis-of-the-feet) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle What is the Cuboid Bond and Cuboid Syndrome Toe Dancer](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/nihal-demirci-UYG1U5wj3Tk-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=nihal-demirci-UYG1U5wj3Tk-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-the-cuboid-bone-and-cuboid-syndrome) [Arch Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/arch-issues) --- ### [What is the Cuboid Bone and Cuboid Syndrome?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-the-cuboid-bone-and-cuboid-syndrome) Experiencing pain on the outer side of your foot? It could be caused by cuboid syndrome. Learn more about this painful, yet extremely common... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-the-cuboid-bone-and-cuboid-syndrome) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle Types of Athlete's Foot Black and White Photo of Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/srinivas-reddy-E6u4TvwJT_Y-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=srinivas-reddy-E6u4TvwJT_Y-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/types-of-athletes-foot-what-kind-do-you-have) [Sports](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sports) --- ### [Types of Athlete’s Foot—What Kind Do You Have?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/types-of-athletes-foot-what-kind-do-you-have) Burning, itching, rashes or blisters around the feet or toes typically are caused by a foot fungus known under the umbrella term ‘athlete’s ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/types-of-athletes-foot-what-kind-do-you-have) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle How to Treat and Prevent Blisters Close Up of Sneakers](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sneakers.png?width=500&name=sneakers.png)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/blisters-what-to-do-to-treat-them-and-how-to-prevent-them) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues) --- ### [Blisters - What to Do to Treat Them and How to Prevent Them](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/blisters-what-to-do-to-treat-them-and-how-to-prevent-them) In the large scheme of life, blisters may not seem anything to worry about. These tough pillows of damaged skin filled with clear yellow flu... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/blisters-what-to-do-to-treat-them-and-how-to-prevent-them) [![image of fruit: orange, apple, lime](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Healthy%20colorful%20tropical%20fresh%20fruits%20on%20white%20background.jpeg?width=500&name=Healthy%20colorful%20tropical%20fresh%20fruits%20on%20white%20background.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/nutrition-and-feet) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness) --- ### [How Nutrition Affects Your Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/nutrition-and-feet) While you likely know that good nutrition is critical to overall health, did you know that good nutrition is also vital for your feet? That’... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/nutrition-and-feet) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle Identify Foot lumps confused lady](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bermix-studio-itPxkOCMMuY-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=bermix-studio-itPxkOCMMuY-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/identifying-foot-lumps-bumps-and-bubbles) [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues) --- ### [Identifying Foot Lumps, Bumps and Bubbles](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/identifying-foot-lumps-bumps-and-bubbles) Typically, a bump or sore spot on a foot tends to be due to some kind of injury, such as a bruise or a swelling or a blister. In some other ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/identifying-foot-lumps-bumps-and-bubbles) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle Circulation Issues Person Rubbing Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/billie-5OXE3KjDEfI-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=billie-5OXE3KjDEfI-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/watch-out-for-circulation-issues-in-the-feet) [Swollen Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/swollen-feet), [Diabetic Foot Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/diabetic-foot-care) --- ### [Watch Out for Circulation Issues in the Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/watch-out-for-circulation-issues-in-the-feet) If you’re starting to feel like there are problems with your feet, they don’t stay warm enough, your toes go numb unexplainably, and there s... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/watch-out-for-circulation-issues-in-the-feet) [![XRay Hammertoes ](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/female%20doctor%20lokoking%20at%20an%20xray%20over%20a%20white%20background.jpeg?width=500&name=female%20doctor%20lokoking%20at%20an%20xray%20over%20a%20white%20background.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/learning-more-about-hammertoes) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues) --- ### [Learning More About Hammertoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/learning-more-about-hammertoes) Does one of your toes curl or bend upwards? It could be caused by a deformity known as hammer toe. Learn more about this condition and how i... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/learning-more-about-hammertoes) [![woman holding bag of fruits and vegetables](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Woman%20grocery%20shopping%20at%20the%20local%20market.jpeg?width=500&name=Woman%20grocery%20shopping%20at%20the%20local%20market.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/nutrition-and-your-feet) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness) --- ### [Nutrition and Your Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/nutrition-and-your-feet) Many people are well aware that consuming a healthy diet has a lot of health benefits. Eating a healthy diet can help you to maintain a heal... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/nutrition-and-your-feet) [![Sandals](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/alex-azabache-MxKdjnvUAyg-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=alex-azabache-MxKdjnvUAyg-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/cracked-heels-sandal-season) [Heel Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/heel-issues), [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues) --- ### [Cracked Heels - Sandal Season!](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/cracked-heels-sandal-season) Are you ready for sandal season? Whether you’re a man or a woman, you’ll want to put your best foot forward while you’re out and about. Unfo... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/cracked-heels-sandal-season) [![person wearing running shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/suhyeon-choi-yeTOCAAGtg0-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=suhyeon-choi-yeTOCAAGtg0-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/athletes-foot) [Sports](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sports) --- ### [Athlete's Foot](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/athletes-foot) If you’ve ever had athlete’s foot, you know that it’s not pleasant. Athlete’s foot is uncomfortable, unsightly and sometimes even painful. I... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/athletes-foot) [![Sever's Disease](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/plantar%20foot%20heel%20pain.jpg?width=500&name=plantar%20foot%20heel%20pain.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-severs-disease) [Heel Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/heel-issues) --- ### [What is Sever’s Disease?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-severs-disease) Sever’s disease is a common heel injury that can occur in growing children. In fact, it is one of the most common causes of heel pain in chi... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-severs-disease) [![woman sitting on a track with a hurt ankle](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Digital%20composite%20of%20Highlighted%20bones%20of%20injured%20woman%20on%20track-1.jpeg?width=500&name=Digital%20composite%20of%20Highlighted%20bones%20of%20injured%20woman%20on%20track-1.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/ankle-pain-while-running) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues), [Exercise](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/exercise) --- ### [Ankle Pain While Running](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/ankle-pain-while-running) We are a couple of months into the New Year, and many people made resolutions to lose weight or get back into shape. If you were one of thes... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/ankle-pain-while-running) [![pampered feet - foot masks](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rune-enstad-qeuJczNo54w-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=rune-enstad-qeuJczNo54w-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/new-trend-alert-foot-masks) [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues) --- ### [New Trend Alert: Foot Masks](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/new-trend-alert-foot-masks) Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, when you said the term face masks, most women immediately thought of the masks that are worn on the face to ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/new-trend-alert-foot-masks) [![woman sitting in a white towel](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Beautiful%20woman%20taking%20a%20hot%20bubble%20bath-1.jpeg?width=500&name=Beautiful%20woman%20taking%20a%20hot%20bubble%20bath-1.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-do-you-treat-a-toe-cyst) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues) --- ### [How Do You Treat a Toe Cyst?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-do-you-treat-a-toe-cyst) If you have a cyst on your toe, you may notice a small bump. This small bump may look red and inflamed, much like a bug bite, it may look li... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-do-you-treat-a-toe-cyst) [![person walking in the snow with a blue snowsuit on](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/fezbot2000-im1Rr9oJF_g-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=fezbot2000-im1Rr9oJF_g-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-do-we-get-foot-pain-while-skiing-and-how-do-we-resolve-it) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues), [Sports](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sports) --- ### [Why Do We Get Foot Pain While Skiing, and How Do We Resolve It?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-do-we-get-foot-pain-while-skiing-and-how-do-we-resolve-it) Too many people come away from a long day on the slopes with sore ankles, burning insteps or tender heels. But it doesn’t have to be that wa... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-do-we-get-foot-pain-while-skiing-and-how-do-we-resolve-it) [![man putting on running shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Fitness%20man%20tie%20shoelaces%20isolated%20on%20a%20white%20background.%20Looking%20at%20camera.jpeg?width=500&name=Fitness%20man%20tie%20shoelaces%20isolated%20on%20a%20white%20background.%20Looking%20at%20camera.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/at-home-exercise-foot-pain-and-treatments) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Exercise](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/exercise) --- ### [At-Home Exercise: Foot Pain and Treatments](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/at-home-exercise-foot-pain-and-treatments) These days, at-home workout options like Peloton indoor cycles can be lifesavers when it comes to staying physically healthy, as well as wor... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/at-home-exercise-foot-pain-and-treatments) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Beautiful%20young%20lady%20thinking%20with%20question%20marks%20overhead.jpeg?width=500&name=Beautiful%20young%20lady%20thinking%20with%20question%20marks%20overhead.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/fact-or-fiction-are-covid-19-symptoms-appearing-on-feet) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness) --- ### [Fact or Fiction: Are COVID-19 Symptoms Appearing on Feet?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/fact-or-fiction-are-covid-19-symptoms-appearing-on-feet) The Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has many symptoms associated with it. Some of the most common symptoms of this virus include a feve... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/fact-or-fiction-are-covid-19-symptoms-appearing-on-feet) [![pink tennis shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/judith-girard-marczak-g6uCATujvIU-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=judith-girard-marczak-g6uCATujvIU-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/do-your-feel-really-grow-when-youre-pregnant) [Swollen Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/swollen-feet), [Pregnancy](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/pregnancy) --- ### [Do Your Feet Really Grow When You're Pregnant?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/do-your-feel-really-grow-when-youre-pregnant) It’s not an urban legend: Feet can actually grow during pregnancy. In fact, there are logical, physiological reasons to explain the phenomen... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/do-your-feel-really-grow-when-youre-pregnant) [![Insurance End Of Year Deductible](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Insurance%20-%20Business%20Background.%20Golden%20Compass%20Needle%20on%20a%20Black%20Field%20Pointing%20to%20the%20Insurance%20Word..jpeg?width=500&name=Insurance%20-%20Business%20Background.%20Golden%20Compass%20Needle%20on%20a%20Black%20Field%20Pointing%20to%20the%20Insurance%20Word..jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/reasons-why-you-need-to-use-your-medical-benefits-before-the-end-2020) [Insurance](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/insurance) --- ### [Reasons Why You Need to Use Your Medical Benefits Before the End 2020](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/reasons-why-you-need-to-use-your-medical-benefits-before-the-end-2020) 2020 is almost over. If you have not already done so, you might want to consider making an appointment with a medical professional prior to ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/reasons-why-you-need-to-use-your-medical-benefits-before-the-end-2020) [![person painting toenails](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Woman%20applying%20nail%20varnish.jpeg?width=500&name=Woman%20applying%20nail%20varnish.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/toe-fungus-treatment-options) [Infections](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/infections), [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues) --- ### [Toe Fungus Treatment Options](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/toe-fungus-treatment-options) Toenail fungus is one of the most common foot ailments we see at our offices in The Woodlands and Magnolia, TX. It can be a complex conditio... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/toe-fungus-treatment-options) [![Sweeney Foot & Ankle Has a New Woodlands Office Location](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Front%20Office.jpg?width=500&name=Front%20Office.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/new-woodlands-office-location) [Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sweeney-foot-ankle-specialists) --- ### [Sweeney Foot & Ankle Has a New Woodlands Office Location](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/new-woodlands-office-location) If you've visited our website (or our office) recently you've probably noticed that our Woodlands office has moved - but not far! Many peopl... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/new-woodlands-office-location) [![picture of feet standing in grass](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/keeva-szeto-xQUTWQMeIAc-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=keeva-szeto-xQUTWQMeIAc-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-medial-and-lateral-malleolus-1) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues) --- ### [Frequently Asked Questions About the Medial and Lateral Malleolus](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-medial-and-lateral-malleolus-1) While your foot and ankle area may be a small part of your body, these structures are made up of any different structures, joints and bones.... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-medial-and-lateral-malleolus-1) [![hands cupped together - question marks](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Yellow%20question%20marks%20hovering%20over%20young%20hand.jpeg?width=500&name=Yellow%20question%20marks%20hovering%20over%20young%20hand.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/bunion-surgery-is-it-worth-it) [Bunion](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/bunion), [Foot Surgery](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-surgery) --- ### [Bunion Surgery: Is It Worth It?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/bunion-surgery-is-it-worth-it) Bunions are caused by abnormal bones in the front of the foot that move out of place resulting in your big toe leaning towards the smaller t... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/bunion-surgery-is-it-worth-it) [![man stretching his legs](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Portrait%20of%20a%20fitness%20man%20with%20foot%20pain%20over%20gray%20background-1.jpeg?width=500&name=Portrait%20of%20a%20fitness%20man%20with%20foot%20pain%20over%20gray%20background-1.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/whats-causing-your-foot-cramps) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness) --- ### [What's Causing Your Foot Cramps?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/whats-causing-your-foot-cramps) You might expect a back spasm after heavy lifting, but foot cramps tend to attack without warning — sometimes even in the dead of night. Whi... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/whats-causing-your-foot-cramps) [![bottoms of feet with smiley faces drawn on them](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Small%20faces%20painted%20on%20the%20soles%20of%20a%20young%20boy-1.jpeg?width=500&name=Small%20faces%20painted%20on%20the%20soles%20of%20a%20young%20boy-1.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-cancer-is-that-a-real-thing) [Cancer](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/cancer), [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness) --- ### [Foot Cancer! Is That a Real Thing?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-cancer-is-that-a-real-thing) When you think of body parts affected by Cancer you probably instantly think of the lungs, probably the breasts, and the largest organ of al... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-cancer-is-that-a-real-thing) [![feet crossed](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Cropped%20view%20of%20a%20womans%20legs%20and%20feet%20on%20a%20light%20wooden%20floor.jpeg?width=500&name=Cropped%20view%20of%20a%20womans%20legs%20and%20feet%20on%20a%20light%20wooden%20floor.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-to-know-about-an-ingrown-toenail) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues) --- ### [What to Know About an Ingrown Toenail](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-to-know-about-an-ingrown-toenail) Having an ingrown toenail is a relatively common condition that occurs when the side or corners of your toenail grows into the soft sides of... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-to-know-about-an-ingrown-toenail) [![lady wearing sunglasses and sunhat on the beach](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Happy%20woman%20at%20the%20beach%20wearing%20hat%20and%20sunglasses.jpeg?width=500&name=Happy%20woman%20at%20the%20beach%20wearing%20hat%20and%20sunglasses.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/general-sun-care-tips) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues) --- ### [General Sun Care Tips](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/general-sun-care-tips) Now that summer is here, more people are enjoying the warm weather by spending time outside. However, as you are outside, you are exposed to... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/general-sun-care-tips) [![person wearing running shoes on stairs](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/info.sweeneyfootankle.comhubfsheels%20climbing%20stairs.jpg?width=500&name=info.sweeneyfootankle.comhubfsheels%20climbing%20stairs.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/do-your-shoes-fit-properly) [Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/shoes), [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness) --- ### [Do Your Shoes Fit Properly?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/do-your-shoes-fit-properly) One of the biggest mistakes you can make when purchasing shoes is buying shoes that do not fit you properly. Many people, particularly women... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/do-your-shoes-fit-properly) [![child's dangling feet while sitting on a tree](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Sitting%20on%20the%20tree%2c%20freedom%2c%20feet-1.jpeg?width=500&name=Sitting%20on%20the%20tree%2c%20freedom%2c%20feet-1.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/summertime-foot-care) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues), [Seasonal](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/seasonal) --- ### [Summertime Foot Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/summertime-foot-care) When summertime rolls around and everyone wants to head outside, it's easy to forget the problems that this might bring to our feet. Sure, w... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/summertime-foot-care) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Digital%20composite%20of%20Highlighted%20foot%20bones%20of%20jogging%20woman-1.jpeg?width=500&name=Digital%20composite%20of%20Highlighted%20foot%20bones%20of%20jogging%20woman-1.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/stone-bruises-versus-metatarsalgia) [Stone Bruise](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/stone-bruise) --- ### [Stone Bruises Versus Metatarsalgia](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/stone-bruises-versus-metatarsalgia) What is a Stone Bruise? A stone bruise is a pain in the ball of your foot. The infected area can include the toes up to where the foot arche... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/stone-bruises-versus-metatarsalgia) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/toa-heftiba-V74_daWYMJg-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=toa-heftiba-V74_daWYMJg-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/are-flip-flops-bad-for-your-feet) [Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/shoes) --- ### [Are flip flops bad for your feet?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/are-flip-flops-bad-for-your-feet) Summertime is here, and that means it's time to break out the flip-flops. These warm-weather staples are often worn by people in The Woodlan... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/are-flip-flops-bad-for-your-feet) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Womans%20feet%20running%20on%20the%20treadmill%20at%20the%20gym.jpeg?width=500&name=Womans%20feet%20running%20on%20the%20treadmill%20at%20the%20gym.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/diabetes-and-foot-health-ways-to-relieve-your-pain-at-home) [Diabetic Foot Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/diabetic-foot-care) --- ### [Diabetes and Foot Health - Ways to Relieve Your Pain at Home](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/diabetes-and-foot-health-ways-to-relieve-your-pain-at-home) Diabetes can affect your feet in a negative way, especially when it is not well controlled. In many cases, the damage to your feet will be p... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/diabetes-and-foot-health-ways-to-relieve-your-pain-at-home) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Happy%20children%20sitting%20on%20green%20grass%20outdoors%20in%20summer%20park-2.jpeg?width=500&name=Happy%20children%20sitting%20on%20green%20grass%20outdoors%20in%20summer%20park-2.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/3-common-pediatric-foot-problems) [Kids Foot Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/kids-foot-issues), [Sports](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sports) --- ### [3 Common Pediatric Foot Problems](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/3-common-pediatric-foot-problems) Pediatric foot problems are more common than you might think. Being active, children are just as likely to develop foot problems as some adu... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/3-common-pediatric-foot-problems) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Smiling%20sporty%20woman%20running%20outdoors%20in%20park.jpeg?width=500&name=Smiling%20sporty%20woman%20running%20outdoors%20in%20park.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/staying-active-during-quarantine) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Exercise](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/exercise) --- ### [Staying Active During Quarantine](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/staying-active-during-quarantine) As difficult and challenging this spring has been from an employment and a public health point of view, the occasional bright point can be f... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/staying-active-during-quarantine) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/female%20doctor%20lokoking%20at%20an%20xray%20over%20a%20white%20background-2.jpeg?width=500&name=female%20doctor%20lokoking%20at%20an%20xray%20over%20a%20white%20background-2.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/can-doctors-do-anything-for-a-broken-toe) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues), [Broken Bones & Fractures](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/broken-bones-fractures) --- ### [Can Doctors Do Anything For a Broken Toe?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/can-doctors-do-anything-for-a-broken-toe) Has social distancing got you wondering if you need to go to the doctor or stay home? When you drop a weight on your toe or stub it, it’s di... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/can-doctors-do-anything-for-a-broken-toe) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Person%20massaging%20a%20foot%20isolated%20over%20white.jpeg?width=500&name=Person%20massaging%20a%20foot%20isolated%20over%20white.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-plantar-faciitis) [Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/plantar-fasciitis) --- ### [Frequently asked questions about Plantar Faciitis?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-plantar-faciitis) Plantar fasciitis is a common but painful condition affecting the feet. Below are answers to some of the most common questions patients ask ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-plantar-faciitis) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Beautiful%20female%20doctor%20examining%20the%20foot%20of%20her%20pacient%20isolated%20on%20white-1.jpeg?width=500&name=Beautiful%20female%20doctor%20examining%20the%20foot%20of%20her%20pacient%20isolated%20on%20white-1.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/cast-vs.-boot) [Foot Surgery](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-surgery), [Broken Bones & Fractures](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/broken-bones-fractures) --- ### [Cast vs. Boot](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/cast-vs.-boot) Broken or fractured bones in the lower leg aren’t all treated the same. Sometimes a cast is used, other times a boot is the preferred method... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/cast-vs.-boot) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Digital%20composite%20of%20Highlighted%20bones%20of%20injured%20woman%20on%20track.jpeg?width=500&name=Digital%20composite%20of%20Highlighted%20bones%20of%20injured%20woman%20on%20track.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequent-ankle-injuries-and-symptoms) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues) --- ### [Frequent Ankle Injuries and Symptoms](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequent-ankle-injuries-and-symptoms) Ankle injuries happen daily. With all the muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones in your feet and ankles, there’s a lot of elements at risk. ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequent-ankle-injuries-and-symptoms) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Beautiful%20young%20woman%20rubbing%20her%20saw%20feet%20after%20a%20long%20day%20at%20work.-1.jpeg?width=500&name=Beautiful%20young%20woman%20rubbing%20her%20saw%20feet%20after%20a%20long%20day%20at%20work.-1.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/bunion-pain-find-relief-with-these-excersises) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues), [Bunion](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/bunion) --- ### [Bunion Pain? Find Relief with These Exercises](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/bunion-pain-find-relief-with-these-excersises) When the base of your big toe becomes swollen and results in a large bump, you may have a bunion. Over time, bunions can lead to arthritis a... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/bunion-pain-find-relief-with-these-excersises) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Happy%20fitness%20woman%20doing%20stretching%20exercises%20isolated%20on%20a%20white%20background.%20Looking%20at%20camera.jpeg?width=500&name=Happy%20fitness%20woman%20doing%20stretching%20exercises%20isolated%20on%20a%20white%20background.%20Looking%20at%20camera.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/working-out-and-your-feet-what-you-need-to-know) [Exercise](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/exercise) --- ### [Working Out and Your Feet: What You Need to Know](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/working-out-and-your-feet-what-you-need-to-know) The New Year is almost here, and many people will resolve to get healthier and begin to workout. And those who may routinely hit the gym may... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/working-out-and-your-feet-what-you-need-to-know) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Young%20womans%20legs%20on%20wooden%20floor..jpeg?width=500&name=Young%20womans%20legs%20on%20wooden%20floor..jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/causes-and-cures-for-dry-feet-and-foot-fungus) [Infections](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/infections), [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues) --- ### [Causes and Cures for Dry Feet and Foot Fungus](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/causes-and-cures-for-dry-feet-and-foot-fungus) It can be hard to distinguish between dry, cracked and rough feet and feet that have foot fungus. If you notice scaly, patchy skin, or your ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/causes-and-cures-for-dry-feet-and-foot-fungus) [![Beautiful young woman with long dark hair lying on her back on a white sofa at home with her feet up](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Beautiful%20young%20woman%20with%20long%20dark%20hair%20lying%20on%20her%20back%20on%20a%20white%20sofa%20at%20home%20with%20her%20feet%20up.jpeg?width=500&name=Beautiful%20young%20woman%20with%20long%20dark%20hair%20lying%20on%20her%20back%20on%20a%20white%20sofa%20at%20home%20with%20her%20feet%20up.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/3-common-toenail-issues-and-how-to-care-for-them) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues) --- ### [3 Common Toenail Issues -- and How to Care for Them](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/3-common-toenail-issues-and-how-to-care-for-them) A broken or inflamed toenail may not sound like a big deal, until you are limping around and unable to wear your favorite shoes. Learning mo... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/3-common-toenail-issues-and-how-to-care-for-them) [![Walking in high-heels - isolated over a white background](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Walking%20in%20high-heels%20-%20isolated%20over%20a%20white%20background.jpeg?width=500&name=Walking%20in%20high-heels%20-%20isolated%20over%20a%20white%20background.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-top-5-health-effects-of-wearing-high-heels) [Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/shoes) --- ### [The Top 5 Health Effects of Wearing High Heels](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-top-5-health-effects-of-wearing-high-heels) High heels are a wardrobe staple for many fashion-minded women. This particular accessory does have downfalls, unfortunately, including a nu... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-top-5-health-effects-of-wearing-high-heels) [![Digital composite of Highlighted foot bones of jogging woman](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Digital%20composite%20of%20Highlighted%20foot%20bones%20of%20jogging%20woman.jpeg?width=500&name=Digital%20composite%20of%20Highlighted%20foot%20bones%20of%20jogging%20woman.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-a-podiatrist-x2014-and-how-can-they-help) [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist) --- ### [What are Podiatrists — and How Can They Help?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-a-podiatrist-x2014-and-how-can-they-help) If you suffer an injury or develop a medical condition affecting the feet, ankles or lower legs, your physician may refer you to a podiatris... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-a-podiatrist-x2014-and-how-can-they-help) [![Health Insurance - Folder Register Name in Directory. Colored, Blurred Image. Closeup View.](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Health%20Insurance%20-%20Folder%20Register%20Name%20in%20Directory.%20Colored%2c%20Blurred%20Image.%20Closeup%20View..jpeg?width=500&name=Health%20Insurance%20-%20Folder%20Register%20Name%20in%20Directory.%20Colored%2c%20Blurred%20Image.%20Closeup%20View..jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/three-important-reasons-why-you-need-to-use-your-medical-benefits-before-the-end-of-the-year) [Insurance](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/insurance) --- ### [3 Reasons Why You Need to Use Your Medical Benefits Before 2019 Ends](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/three-important-reasons-why-you-need-to-use-your-medical-benefits-before-the-end-of-the-year) The end of the year is almost here. If you have not already done so, you might want to consider making an appointment with a medical profess... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/three-important-reasons-why-you-need-to-use-your-medical-benefits-before-the-end-of-the-year) [![Feet in a bed against a white background](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Feet%20in%20a%20bed%20against%20a%20white%20background.jpeg?width=500&name=Feet%20in%20a%20bed%20against%20a%20white%20background.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-toenail-fungus) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues) --- ### [Everything You Need to Know About Toenail Fungus](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-toenail-fungus) More formally known as onychomoycosis (on-ih-koh-my-KOH-sis), this fairly common condition isn’t quite as scary as it may sound. However, it... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-toenail-fungus) [![Small faces painted on the soles of a young boy](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Small%20faces%20painted%20on%20the%20soles%20of%20a%20young%20boy.jpeg?width=500&name=Small%20faces%20painted%20on%20the%20soles%20of%20a%20young%20boy.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/is-my-childx27s-foot-fractured) [Kids Foot Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/kids-foot-issues) --- ### [Is My Child's Foot Fractured?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/is-my-childx27s-foot-fractured) There are many tiny bones in the foot, so it can be difficult to see a serious injury like a fracture, especially in children. Tiny bones ar... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/is-my-childx27s-foot-fractured) [![RA Sweeney-1](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RA%20Sweeney-1.jpg?width=500&name=RA%20Sweeney-1.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-the-impact-of-rheumatoid-arthritis-on-your-feet) [Arthritis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/arthritis) --- ### [Understanding the Impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis on Your Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-the-impact-of-rheumatoid-arthritis-on-your-feet) As rheumatoid arthritis (RA) starts to develop, the feet are often the first place to feel the symptoms. This chronic inflammatory disorder ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-the-impact-of-rheumatoid-arthritis-on-your-feet) [![Yoga Feet Stretching Sweeney](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Yoga%20Feet%20Stretching%20Sweeney.jpg?width=500&name=Yoga%20Feet%20Stretching%20Sweeney.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-many-benefits-of-foot-stretching) [Arch Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/arch-issues) --- ### [The Many Benefits of Foot Stretching](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-many-benefits-of-foot-stretching) Do your feet hurt? You are not alone – a recent survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association found that 77 percent of people in the ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-many-benefits-of-foot-stretching) [![aging-feet-sweeney](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/aging-feet-sweeney.jpg?width=500&name=aging-feet-sweeney.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/aging-feet-and-ankles) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness) --- ### [Aging Feet and Ankles](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/aging-feet-and-ankles) Over time, your body begins to show the effects of aging. Skin sags, wrinkles form and age spots may appear. Your feet and ankles are not im... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/aging-feet-and-ankles) [![Pregnancy Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pregnancy%20Feet.jpg?width=500&name=Pregnancy%20Feet.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/pregnancy-and-your-feet) [Swollen Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/swollen-feet), [Pregnancy](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/pregnancy) --- ### [Pregnancy and Your Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/pregnancy-and-your-feet) As a woman, you know that your body undergoes many physical changes during pregnancy. Even your feet are not immune to these changes! Consid... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/pregnancy-and-your-feet) [![Young womans legs on wooden floor.](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Young%20womans%20legs%20on%20wooden%20floor..jpeg?width=500&name=Young%20womans%20legs%20on%20wooden%20floor..jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/feet-swollen-top-5-reasons-this-happens-and-when-to-be-concerned) [Swollen Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/swollen-feet) --- ### [Feet Swollen? Top 5 Reasons This Happens and When to Be Concerned](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/feet-swollen-top-5-reasons-this-happens-and-when-to-be-concerned) When it comes to our feet, we take them for granted. We are on our feet for long hours of the day as they go through a range of abuses. In f... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/feet-swollen-top-5-reasons-this-happens-and-when-to-be-concerned) [![mh_varicose-spider-veins](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mh_varicose-spider-veins.jpg?width=500&name=mh_varicose-spider-veins.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/spider-veins) [Veins](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/veins) --- ### [Spider Veins](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/spider-veins) In the continuum of medical conditions, spider veins are relatively common and harmless. However, many people who get spider veins are disma... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/spider-veins) [![Doctor shaking hand with a patient, isolated background](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Doctor%20shaking%20hand%20with%20a%20patient%2c%20isolated%20background.jpeg?width=500&name=Doctor%20shaking%20hand%20with%20a%20patient%2c%20isolated%20background.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/post-foot-surgery-tips) [Foot Surgery](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-surgery) --- ### [Post-Foot-Surgery Tips](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/post-foot-surgery-tips) Post-surgical success requires that the patient play a significant role in the healing process. Different things affect healing from foot su... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/post-foot-surgery-tips) [![person relaxing getting a massage on the foot](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/person%20relaxing%20getting%20a%20massage%20on%20the%20foot.jpeg?width=500&name=person%20relaxing%20getting%20a%20massage%20on%20the%20foot.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/top-causes-of-stiff-feet) [Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/shoes), [Arthritis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/arthritis) --- ### [Top Causes of Stiff Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/top-causes-of-stiff-feet) When you consider that the human foot has more than 100 ligaments, muscles and tendons, along with 33 joints and 26 bones, it’s not surprisi... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/top-causes-of-stiff-feet) [![people group jogging, runners team on morning training-1](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/people%20group%20jogging%2c%20runners%20team%20on%20morning%20%20training-1.jpeg?width=500&name=people%20group%20jogging%2c%20runners%20team%20on%20morning%20%20training-1.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/move-in-may-may-is-national-physical-fitness-and-sports-month) [Exercise](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/exercise) --- ### [Move in May: May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/move-in-may-may-is-national-physical-fitness-and-sports-month) Regular physical activity is important for good health, but many people in the United States do not get the exercise they need to stay healt... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/move-in-may-may-is-national-physical-fitness-and-sports-month) [![Digital composite of Highlighted bones of woman at physiotherapist-3](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Digital%20composite%20of%20Highlighted%20bones%20of%20woman%20at%20physiotherapist-3.jpeg?width=500&name=Digital%20composite%20of%20Highlighted%20bones%20of%20woman%20at%20physiotherapist-3.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-pain-and-arthritis) [Arthritis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/arthritis) --- ### [Foot Pain and Arthritis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-pain-and-arthritis) Arthritis is a type of inflammation of one or more joints. It can lead to stiffness and pain in any one of your body joints, but is most com... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-pain-and-arthritis) [![Recovery direction sign with a beautiful day](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Recovery%20direction%20sign%20with%20a%20beautiful%20day.jpeg?width=500&name=Recovery%20direction%20sign%20with%20a%20beautiful%20day.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/5-tips-for-post-bunion-surgery-recovery) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues), [Bunion](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/bunion), [Foot Surgery](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-surgery) --- ### [5 Tips for Post Bunion Surgery Recovery](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/5-tips-for-post-bunion-surgery-recovery) Bunions can often be treated conservatively through the use of orthotics, shoe modifications or padding efforts. However, when a bunion defo... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/5-tips-for-post-bunion-surgery-recovery) [![Happy father and son at home](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Happy%20father%20and%20son%20at%20home.jpeg?width=500&name=Happy%20father%20and%20son%20at%20home.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-are-the-most-common-foot-problems-in-adults-and-children) [Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/plantar-fasciitis), [Arthritis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/arthritis), [Kids Foot Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/kids-foot-issues) --- ### [What are the Most Common Foot Problems in Adults and Children?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-are-the-most-common-foot-problems-in-adults-and-children) Our feet don’t get enough credit for what they do for us. They are our main mode of transportation and they carry our full body weight 24/7 ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-are-the-most-common-foot-problems-in-adults-and-children) [![Beautiful woman taking a bubble bath and smiling](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Beautiful%20woman%20taking%20a%20bubble%20bath%20and%20smiling.jpeg?width=500&name=Beautiful%20woman%20taking%20a%20bubble%20bath%20and%20smiling.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-causes-hardened-skin-on-the-feet) [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues) --- ### [What Causes Hardened Skin on the Feet?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-causes-hardened-skin-on-the-feet) While it’s not generally a health danger of any kind, hardened skin on the feet can be both unattractive and bothersome. The most common cau... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-causes-hardened-skin-on-the-feet) [![Sitting on the tree, freedom, feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Sitting%20on%20the%20tree%2c%20freedom%2c%20feet.jpeg?width=500&name=Sitting%20on%20the%20tree%2c%20freedom%2c%20feet.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-risks-you-take-by-walking-outside-barefoot) [Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/shoes) --- ### [The Risks You Take by Walking Outside Barefoot](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-risks-you-take-by-walking-outside-barefoot) Fans of barefoot walking often claim it's best because it's natural. However, human beings put a lot of work into designing comfortable and ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-risks-you-take-by-walking-outside-barefoot) [![Fit man gripping his injured ankle on a sunny day-1](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Fit%20man%20gripping%20his%20injured%20ankle%20on%20a%20sunny%20day-1.jpeg?width=500&name=Fit%20man%20gripping%20his%20injured%20ankle%20on%20a%20sunny%20day-1.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-can-i-relieve-ankle-pain) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues) --- ### [How Can I Relieve Ankle Pain?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-can-i-relieve-ankle-pain) Ankle pain is one of the most common complaints we treat here at Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists. From complex sprains to simple overuse, y... 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[Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-athletes-foot) [Bunion](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/bunion) --- ### [Bunions: A Basic Understanding](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/bunions-a-basic-understanding) What is a Bunion? A bunion is a knot that forms on the outer side of your big toe joint when the bone or tissue of the big toe joint moves o... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/bunions-a-basic-understanding) [![crazy socks](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/crazy%20socks.jpg?width=500&name=crazy%20socks.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/festive-sock-bring-holiday-cheer-all-year-long) [Seasonal](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/seasonal) --- ### [Festive Socks Bring Holiday Cheer All Year](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/festive-sock-bring-holiday-cheer-all-year-long) Our late president George H.W. Bush had a love for both colorful and fashionable socks. As a matter of fact, he owned quite an impressive co... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/festive-sock-bring-holiday-cheer-all-year-long) [![Chiropractor holding the heel of a patient in a room-1](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Chiropractor%20holding%20the%20heel%20of%20a%20patient%20in%20a%20room-1.jpeg?width=500&name=Chiropractor%20holding%20the%20heel%20of%20a%20patient%20in%20a%20room-1.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/common-causes-of-foot-ankle-swelling) [Swollen Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/swollen-feet) --- ### [Common Causes of Foot & Ankle Swelling](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/common-causes-of-foot-ankle-swelling) If you notice foot and ankle swelling, don’t ignore it. It may be caused by something simple, but it could also be more serious. Here are so... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/common-causes-of-foot-ankle-swelling) [![Bunion - Diagnosis on the Display of Medical Tablet and a Black Stethoscope on White Background.](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Bunion%20-%20Diagnosis%20on%20the%20Display%20of%20Medical%20Tablet%20and%20a%20Black%20Stethoscope%20on%20White%20Background..jpeg?width=500&name=Bunion%20-%20Diagnosis%20on%20the%20Display%20of%20Medical%20Tablet%20and%20a%20Black%20Stethoscope%20on%20White%20Background..jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/bunions-relieve-pain-with-these-easy-foot-exercises) [Bunion](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/bunion) --- ### [Bunions: Relieve Pain with these Easy Foot  Exercises](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/bunions-relieve-pain-with-these-easy-foot-exercises) When the base of your big toe becomes swollen and results in a large bump, you may have a bunion. Over time, bunions can lead to arthritis a... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/bunions-relieve-pain-with-these-easy-foot-exercises) [![Friends without shoes together, summer, group of children](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Friends%20without%20shoes%20together%2c%20summer%2c%20group%20of%20children.jpeg?width=500&name=Friends%20without%20shoes%20together%2c%20summer%2c%20group%20of%20children.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/hammer-toes-what-you-need-to-know) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues) --- ### [Hammer Toes: What You Need to Know](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/hammer-toes-what-you-need-to-know) Overview A hammer toe is a condition in which the toe has an unusual bend in the middle joint. Experts attribute the unevenness to the muscl... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/hammer-toes-what-you-need-to-know) [![Beautiful woman doing gym stretches on the grass outdoors](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Beautiful%20woman%20doing%20gym%20stretches%20on%20the%20grass%20outdoors.jpeg?width=500&name=Beautiful%20woman%20doing%20gym%20stretches%20on%20the%20grass%20outdoors.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-importance-of-being-fitted-for-proper-running-shoes) [Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/shoes), [Exercise](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/exercise) --- ### [The Importance of Being Fitted for Proper Running Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-importance-of-being-fitted-for-proper-running-shoes) Proper running shoes should not be a reserve of the ‘elite’ runners. Casual joggers, workout enthusiasts, and walkers could all benefit from... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-importance-of-being-fitted-for-proper-running-shoes) [![Beautiful female doctor examining the foot of her pacient isolated on white](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Beautiful%20female%20doctor%20examining%20the%20foot%20of%20her%20pacient%20isolated%20on%20white.jpeg?width=500&name=Beautiful%20female%20doctor%20examining%20the%20foot%20of%20her%20pacient%20isolated%20on%20white.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/should-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-broken-toe) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues), [Broken Bones & Fractures](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/broken-bones-fractures) --- ### [Should You Go to the Doctor For a Broken Toe?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/should-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-broken-toe) The short answer is Yes. Yes, you should you should go to the doctor if you suspect your toe is broken. When you drop a weight on your toe o... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/should-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-broken-toe) [![Woman getting a pedicure and relaxing at the beauty salon-1](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Woman%20getting%20a%20pedicure%20and%20relaxing%20at%20the%20beauty%20salon-1.jpeg?width=500&name=Woman%20getting%20a%20pedicure%20and%20relaxing%20at%20the%20beauty%20salon-1.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/different-kinds-of-toenail-infections/fungus) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues) --- ### [What Are the Different Kinds of Toenail Infections?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/different-kinds-of-toenail-infections/fungus) A study by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) states that about 14% of the U.S. population suffers from onychomycosis ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/different-kinds-of-toenail-infections/fungus) [![Diagnosis - Diabetes. Medical Concept with Red Pills, Injections and Syringe. Selective Focus. 3D Render.](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Diagnosis%20-%20Diabetes.%20Medical%20Concept%20with%20Red%20Pills%2c%20Injections%20and%20Syringe.%20Selective%20Focus.%203D%20Render..jpeg?width=500&name=Diagnosis%20-%20Diabetes.%20Medical%20Concept%20with%20Red%20Pills%2c%20Injections%20and%20Syringe.%20Selective%20Focus.%203D%20Render..jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-importance-of-diabetic-foot-exams) [Diabetic Foot Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/diabetic-foot-care) --- ### [The Importance of Diabetic Foot Exams](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-importance-of-diabetic-foot-exams) Diabetes may cause nerve damage or neuropathy in your feet as a result of reduced circulation. The nerves that are most affected by diabetes... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-importance-of-diabetic-foot-exams) [![female doctor lokoking at an xray over a white background](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/female%20doctor%20lokoking%20at%20an%20xray%20over%20a%20white%20background.jpeg?width=500&name=female%20doctor%20lokoking%20at%20an%20xray%20over%20a%20white%20background.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/toe-pain-what-could-it-be) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues) --- ### [Toe Pain - What Could It Be?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/toe-pain-what-could-it-be) Even though the big toe is relatively small by comparison to the entire body, it can cause big pain if something isn't right. Here are 5 rea... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/toe-pain-what-could-it-be) [![adult and kid feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/adult%20and%20kid%20feet.jpg?width=500&name=adult%20and%20kid%20feet.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/five-weird-things-that-happen-to-your-feet-as-you-age) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness) --- ### [Five Weird Things That Happen to Your Feet as You Age](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/five-weird-things-that-happen-to-your-feet-as-you-age) You may already be observing the ways that growing older can change your face, your metabolism and your ability to recover from strenuous ex... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/five-weird-things-that-happen-to-your-feet-as-you-age) [![foot shoe](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/foot%20shoe.jpg?width=500&name=foot%20shoe.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/all-about-plantar-warts) [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues) --- ### [All About Plantar Warts](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/all-about-plantar-warts) If you experience pain when walking or standing and notice a thickened and fleshy, callus-like growth on the bottom of your foot, you could ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/all-about-plantar-warts) [![snake](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/snake.jpg?width=500&name=snake.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/protecting-your-feet-and-the-rest-of-your-body-from-snakebites) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness) --- ### [Protecting Your Feet — and the Rest of Your Body — from Snakebites](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/protecting-your-feet-and-the-rest-of-your-body-from-snakebites) Fifteen potentially dangerous snake species or subspecies call Texas home, but more people die every year from lightning strikes than venomo... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/protecting-your-feet-and-the-rest-of-your-body-from-snakebites) [![heels climbing stairs](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/heels%20climbing%20stairs.jpg?width=500&name=heels%20climbing%20stairs.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/severs-disease) [Heel Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/heel-issues) --- ### [Sever's Disease Explained](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/severs-disease) What is Sever's Disease? [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/severs-disease) [![possibly swollen feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/possibly%20swollen%20feet.jpg?width=500&name=possibly%20swollen%20feet.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-are-my-feet-swollen) [Swollen Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/swollen-feet) --- ### [Why Are My Feet Swollen?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-are-my-feet-swollen) The feet are probably the most overworked parts of the body. They support your body weight as you stand, walk, run, jump, and so on. It is, ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-are-my-feet-swollen) [![Chiropractor holding the heel of a patient in a room](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Chiropractor%20holding%20the%20heel%20of%20a%20patient%20in%20a%20room.jpeg?width=500&name=Chiropractor%20holding%20the%20heel%20of%20a%20patient%20in%20a%20room.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-a-stone-bruise) [Stone Bruise](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/stone-bruise) --- ### [What is a Stone Bruise?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-a-stone-bruise) Also referred to as Metatarsalgia, a stone bruise is a condition that affects the forefoot. This is the area between the toes and where the ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-a-stone-bruise) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fit%20man%20gripping%20his%20injured%20ankle%20on%20a%20sunny%20day.jpeg?width=500&name=Fit%20man%20gripping%20his%20injured%20ankle%20on%20a%20sunny%20day.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/are-your-feet-burning-heres-what-you-need-to-know) [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues) --- ### [Are Your Feet Burning? Here's What You Need to Know...](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/are-your-feet-burning-heres-what-you-need-to-know) The feet support the weight of the entire body. They are, therefore, prone to problems. About 90% of us suffer from foot problems at one poi... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/are-your-feet-burning-heres-what-you-need-to-know) [![people group jogging, runners team on morning training](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/people%20group%20jogging%2c%20runners%20team%20on%20morning%20%20training.jpeg?width=500&name=people%20group%20jogging%2c%20runners%20team%20on%20morning%20%20training.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/pre-and-post-marathon-foot-care) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Exercise](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/exercise), [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues) --- ### [Pre- and Post-Marathon Foot Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/pre-and-post-marathon-foot-care) You’ve just run your first marathon (or half marathon) and suddenly your feet are killing you. There's no swelling, but you can’t walk from ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/pre-and-post-marathon-foot-care) [![krys-alex-477303-unsplash.jpg](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/krys-alex-477303-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=krys-alex-477303-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/dancers-feet-common-foot-problems-and-how-to-prevent-them) [Sports](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sports) --- ### [Dancer's Feet: Common Foot Problems and How to Prevent Them](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/dancers-feet-common-foot-problems-and-how-to-prevent-them) From broken nails and blisters to hammer toes and fractures, foot problems are very common among dancers. Over time, years of dancing jazz, ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/dancers-feet-common-foot-problems-and-how-to-prevent-them) [![woman shoe.png](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/woman%20shoe.png?width=500&name=woman%20shoe.png)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-mortons-neuroma) [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues) --- ### [What Is Morton's Neuroma?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-mortons-neuroma) Morton's Neuroma refers to a painful condition that involves the ball of the foot, which is located near the third and fourth toes. Many pat... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/what-is-mortons-neuroma) [![Arthritis - Printed Diagnosis with Blue Pills, Injections and Syringe. 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[Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/gout-do-you-know-the-symptoms) [![Close up of woman getting a pedicure at the beauty salon.jpeg](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Close%20up%20of%20%20woman%20getting%20a%20pedicure%20at%20the%20beauty%20salon.jpeg?width=500&name=Close%20up%20of%20%20woman%20getting%20a%20pedicure%20at%20the%20beauty%20salon.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/february-feet-top-5-tips-for-winter-feet-issues) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Seasonal](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/seasonal) --- ### [February Feet: Top 5 Tips to get Your Winter Feet Ready for Summer](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/february-feet-top-5-tips-for-winter-feet-issues) Summer is on its way, and you’re certainly going to want to slip on some comfy beach sandals and set your feet free. If you’re like most of ... 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