Foot Care Comfort - Sterling Podiatry Shuman Podiatry & Sports Medicine

23 Apr Wear Socks to Bed?

Posted at 13:42h in Foot Care Comfort, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Stretching for Feet, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Should You Wear Socks To Sleep? Believe it or not, the subject of sleeping with socks gets heated debate on both sides. Who would have thought a pair of cuddly foot warmers could create any controversy? There are good health reasons to leave them off, but...

14 Dec How often Should Kids get new Shoes

Posted at 15:04h in Foot Care Comfort, Orthotics, Pediatric Foot Care, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Proper Shoe Sizing, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Time for New Shoes for Children's Feet Your children grow up quickly, and their feet grow right along with them. If you’re not sure how often your kids need new shoes, this guide will help. Toddlers Your children’s feet grow the fastest during their early years. Up to...

Athletes Foot Causes and Treatment Shuman Podiatry Loudoun County VA

05 Nov What Causes Feet to Tingle?

Posted at 16:31h in Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Diabetic Foot Care, Foot Care Comfort, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Why Are Your Feet Tingling? You’ve been sitting at your desk or on the couch for a couple of hours, and you stand up. When you uncross your legs, you get a sharp tingling along your feet. What causes this, and should you worry about it? When...

Beyond a Pedicure with Podiatrist Joanna Shuman

05 Nov Are Corns Contagious?

Posted at 16:20h in Corn and Calluses, Diabetic Foot Care, Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Pediatric Foot Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Do You Have Corns? No, we’re not talking about candy corn, even though it is the Halloween season. We’re talking about the ugly and sometimes painful bumps that grow on your feet. Here are some facts you should know about corns. They’re Not Contagious Are you worried about...

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18 Aug What are toe spreaders used for?

Posted at 09:11h in Corrective Foot Care, Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Morton's Neuroma, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Should You Jump on the Toe Spreader Craze? If you think of toe spreaders, you're probably thinking of the soft forms your pedicurist places between your toes before painting them. Sometimes called "yoga toes," toe spreaders have sparked a craze among natural health enthusiasts in recent...

22 Jul Why does My Foot Keep Cramping?

Posted at 17:42h in Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Orthotics for Atheletes, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Sport Team Foot Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Why Are My Feet Cramping? Are your feet suffering from painful cramps? Learn more about this common condition and what you can do about it. Why Is Your Foot Cramping? A foot cramp is a muscle spasm that freezes your foot and stops it from moving. Cramps can...

11 Jun Is OK to crack my toe knuckles?

Posted at 12:34h in Foot Care Comfort, Pediatric Foot Care, Stretching for Feet, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Will Cracking Your Toe Knuckles Hurt You? "Stop cracking your knuckles," is something you might have heard growing up. Maybe you heard dire warnings about how this habit could lead to arthritis. You may have also heard some of the superstitions about knuckle cracking, for instance,...

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20 May Why do my nails have ridges on surface?

Posted at 13:54h in Foot Care Comfort, Fungal Nail Care, Ingrown Nails, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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What Causes Ridges on My Nails and Toenails? Healthy toenails and fingernails have a smooth surface, consistent coloring, and natural shine. If your nails have long ridges, you may be disturbed by the way they look and feel. What causes nail ridges, and what can you...

26 Mar What Wear Patterns Tell About Feet

Posted at 14:04h in Corn and Calluses, Custom Orthotics, Flat Feet, Foot Care Comfort, Orthotics, Orthotics for Atheletes, Stretching for Feet by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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What Are Your Shoes Trying to Tell You? Your soles can tell a lot about you. That's why one of the things a podiatrist check is the wear pattern of your shoes. This pattern indicates whether your gait is normal and what can be done to...

13 Jan Frostbite is not Cool

Posted at 19:12h in Foot Care Comfort, Sports Injuries, Tips from Foot Doctor, Walking by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Frostbite Isn't Cool: Here Are 5 Five Steps to Prevent It You don't have to be trapped in a mountain avalanche or lost in the woods to develop a dangerous case of frostbite. Most people get frostbite from popular winter activities like sledding, hiking or skiing. Chilling...