Traumeel injections treat a variety of musculoskeletal inflammatory conditions. Traumeel injections are a homeopathic alternative to steroid injections. Homeopathic meaning the medical agent is completely derived from minerals found in nature. Traumeel is a natural... Read more
Heel pain in children between the ages of 6 and 13 years of age is a common problem seen mostly in athletic kids. The most common cause of heel pain in children in this age group is calcaneal apophysitis or sever’s disease. In office x-rays are taken to rule out... Read more
Peripheral neuropathy is caused by damage to the peripheral nerves. Most commonly in the foot this is caused by damage to the small nerve fibers, the most common cause is diabetic mellitus. Other causes include alcoholism, certain medications (flagyl, levaquin and... Read more
Heel pain is a condition that plagues many people, and chronic cases of the condition can be especially difficult to endure. For many common cases of chronic heel pain, plantar fasciitis is the underlying culprit; plantar fasciitis affects all types of people, though... Read more
Toenail fungus is a very common disease that affects nearly 20% of Americans today. Ways to prevent contracting this infection are to keep your feet dry, clean, and away from any potential active fungus. Toenail fungus, also known as Onychomycosis, is contagious and... Read more
If you have symptoms of pain, stiffness, or balance problems in your feet, then you may have fallen arches, or flat feet. Flat feet can be diagnosed by observing how you stand and walk, and tests that gauge flexibility can as well. MRI’s and X-rays can also be useful... Read more