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

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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,...

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...

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...

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16 Mar What is Raynauds Disease?

Posted at 16:52h in Orthotics, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Raynaud's Disease, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Do You Have Raynaud's Disease? Do your fingers and toes often feel cold and numb? If this happens a lot, you might have a condition called Raynaud's disease, Raynaud's phenomenon or Raynaud's syndrome. More than 3 million people a year come down with symptoms of this...

03 Feb Can you Sprain the Mid Foot?

Posted at 18:53h in Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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What Exactly Is a Midfoot Sprain? When people talk about foot injuries, they usually talk about the heel or the toe. Midfoot injuries are rare, but they can be disabling and painful. Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers and Darren McFadden of the Oakland Rangers are two...

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...

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02 Jan Before you Trim That Hurting Toenail

Posted at 16:10h in Diabetic Foot Care, Fungal Nail Care, Ingrown Nails, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Leave Those Fungal Nails Alone It starts as a constant itch between your toes. After a few days, the itch is unbearable and the skin around your toes is red, scaling and swelling. It's a toenail fungus, and it afflicts millions of people every year. An Ugly...