Traumeel Injections

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

Sports injuries – Sesamoiditis

Sesamoiditis is an inflammatory condition of the 1st metatursal phalangeal joint that is seen commonly in athletes. It is especially prevalent in runners, tennis players, basketball players and ballet dancers. The seamoid bones are two small bones embedded in the... Read more

Heel Pain

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

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

Common Causes of Foot Pain

If you are experiencing pain in your feet, you are probably looking for a solution. Foot pain can often inhibit walking or make walking extremely difficult. Before you can solve your pain, you should understand the common causes of painful feet. This will allow you to... Read more

Heel Pain

Have you ever gotten up from a chair or out of bed in the morning, and upon taking that first step, feel like your heel has stepped on a tack? Many people experience a feeling of sharp pain which radiates into their arch from their heel and which does not allow them... Read more

When is Foot Surgery Necessary

Foot surgery may be necessary for a variety of reasons, but it is normally reserved for cases in which less invasive procedures have failed to help with the problem. Cases in which surgery may be deemed necessary include, but are not limited to, surgically removing... Read more