Tips from Foot Doctor Archives - Joanna G. Shuman, D.P.M., P.C. Podiatry, Foot Surgery, Sports Medicine

23 Apr Wear Socks to Bed?

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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...

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13 Apr What Is a Tailor’s Bunion?

Posted at 18:20h in Bunions, Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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About Tailor’s Bunion A bunion is a hard, bony protuberance that grows on the joint of your foot. Bunions can be painful, and they are often unsightly. A tailor’s bunion is a bunion that forms at the base of your little toe. It is also called a...

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...

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24 Nov Can you Sprain a Toe?

Posted at 15:15h in Corrective Foot Care, Foot Care for Runners, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Proper Shoe Sizing, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Do You Have a Toe Sprain? You’ve stubbed your toe, and now you’re wondering if it might be sprained. Your toes have joints like other parts of your body, and those joints can get sprained. Here’s what you need to know about this common injury. What Causes...

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03 Sep Why and When Compression Socks are Recommended

Posted at 13:56h in Compression Therapy, Corrective Foot Care, Diabetic Foot Care, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Do You Need to Wear Compression Socks? Do you stand on your feet all day? Do you take frequent airline flights? If your lifestyle puts you at risk for circulation problems in your legs, consider wearing compression socks. What Are Compression Socks? Compression socks or stockings are soft,...

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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...

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09 Jul What is Morton’s Toe?

Posted at 09:09h in Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Morton's Neuroma, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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What Is Morton's Neuroma? Do you sometimes feel a sharp pain in your second or third toe? If it gets worse when you put on shoes, you might have a common condition called Morton's Neuroma. It's a painful foot condition also known as neuroma of the foot...

19 Jun When Custom Orthotics are Best for Kids Feet

Posted at 12:34h in Custom Orthotics, Orthotics for Atheletes, Pediatric Foot Care, Pronated Foot Care, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Does Your Child Need Custom Orthotics? Foot problems in childhood can lead to a lifetime of chronic, painful conditions. Are you seeing signs that your child is having trouble learning to walk, run, hop or balance? Treatment with custom orthotics might be in order. Don't Do Anything...

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...