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Foot & Ankle Specialty Blog

Blog Articles about Foot & Ankle Issues, Treatments and Management from Sweeney Foot & Ankle, The Woodlands and Magnolia, Texas

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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 causes of hard foot skin are calluses, corns and plantar warts. While the first two are typically cause...

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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 ...
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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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5 Things You Need to Know About Athlete’s Foot

Are you concerned that you may have athlete’s foot? One of the telltale signs of the fungus that causes athlete’s foot is itching and burnin...

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...
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Festive Socks Bring Holiday Cheer All Year

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...