If you've been dealing with that sharp, stabbing pain in your heel, especially with your very first steps in the morning, you've probably found yourself asking the same question thousands of our patients do: how long is this going to last? It's the most common question we hear about plantar fasciitis. Heel pain has a way of quietly taking over your day, your workouts, and your patience. Most people fully recover from plantar fasciitis, and how quickly you get there has a lot to do with when...

If you've ever had an ingrown toenail, you know how something so small can throw off your whole day. That sharp, throbbing pain at the edge of your toe can make walking, wearing your favorite shoes, or even pulling on socks feel like a chore. The good news is that you don't have to just live with it. At Total Foot & Ankle Care, our board-certified podiatrists treat ingrown toenails every day, from mild irritatio n to painful, recurring cases. Our goal is simple, get you back to walking...

The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in your body, but it's also one of the most commonly injured. If you've been feeling a nagging stiffness in the back of your heel, especially first thing in the morning or after being on your feet all day, there's a good chance you're dealing with Achilles tendonitis. This is one of the most common conditions we treat in the office, and it affects all kinds of people. Walkers, weekend hikers, people who spend long hours standing at work, dancers,...