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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

Sweeney Foot and Ankle Importance of Wearing Shoes that Fit Properly Variety of Mens Shoes on Shelves

The 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 properly can cause a number of painful problems. What Happens if You Wear Shoes That Don’t Fit Prope...

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Sweeney Foot & Ankle Summertime Foot Care Two Pair of Feet in Shallow Water with White Sand and Starfish

Summertime Foot Care

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...
Sweeney Foot and Ankle FAQs About Plantar Warts in Children Black and White Photo of Young Child Picking at Toes and Sitting On Rocks

FAQ's 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...
Sweeney Foot and Ankle What is Pronation Happy Girl Walking Boldly By Painted Brick Wall

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 ...
Sweeney Foot & Ankle No Doubt Gout is Painful Young Woman Sitting on Wood Floor Holding Foot in Pain

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...
Sweeney Foot & Ankle Kids and Bunions Closeup of Young Child in Shoes with Wings in Grass

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...
Sweeney Foot and Ankle Claw Toe What Is It? Female doctor inspecting male patient's foot

Claw Toe: What is it?

Claw toe is a common foot deformity. Though its cause has often been blamed on wearing shoes with high heels or those that are too short, th...
Sweeney Foot & Ankle Ankle Sprains What's Normal and What Isn't Doctor Looking at Athlete's Ankle

Ankle Sprains - What's Normal and What Isn't?

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 ...
Sweeney Foot and Ankle Metatarsalgia Close Up Of Feet

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 ...
Sweeney Foot and Ankle Guy in Sports Socks Rubbing Foot and Ankle in Pain

Peroneal Tendonitis

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...