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For being such a relatively small part of your body, your feet can certainly experience a lot of ailments. Pain, swelling and poor circulation can all affect your feet, causing you discomfort, difficulty walking or leading to worsening conditions. But what causes these issues in the feet, and how does a foot doctor like Frisco Dr. Verville of RNV Podiatry treat them? Read on to...
Hammertoe is a toe deformity that typically affects the second, third, fourth and fifth toes. With hammertoe, the second joint of the toe sticks up in an unnatural position, causing the toe to look like a hammer or a claw. Hammertoe can cause pain, soreness, inflammation, redness, burning sensations and numbness in your foot and toes. It can also cause corns and calluses at the...
Many Frisco patients put their foot health on the back burner. If their feet hurt, they dismiss it or just try to grin and bear the pain. But foot health is important, and treating foot pain or irritation can greatly improve your quality of life, prevent other injuries and even avoid the need for surgery! Read on for 10 reasons why you should see a...
Our feet act as shock absorbers for all the movement of our body. Even walking and standing can add extra pressure, and turn minor injuries into major ones. Most Frisco patients don’t consider going to a foot doctor unless they are referred by their general practitioner or suffering from severe symptoms. By then the original injury has usually worsened and requires more intensive treatment. So...
Experience and dedication distinguish the best from the rest in most professions, and a good foot doctor is no exception. During my time as a podiatrist in the Frisco area, I’ve heard about the challenges that my patients face finding someone they trust to treat them. Impressive credentials and decades of experience are important, but so is treating the patient like a person and not...
When you start running, an injury may not register until the rush of endorphins has worn off and you’re cooling down. Sometimes you may not realize how severe an injury is until you have trouble finishing your normal run. Runners can develop painful problems because of the constant strain and impact of feet on the road. Depending on the terrain and climate, some runners are...
While there are several specific symptoms that serve as a sign you may need medical care, RNV Podiatry recommends that you follow a simple rule: if your foot or ankle hurts or looks or feels differently than normal, schedule an appointment with a podiatrist. Often, patients delay a medical visit because they: Don’t recognize that their symptoms are part of a larger issue. Believe they...
Your podiatrist can help you identify and treat a variety of conditions related to your foot or ankle. It may be time for an appointment if you: Have pain in your foot or ankle. Are concerned about discoloration or discomfort around your toes. Have noticed changes in the texture or smoothness of your skin. Are finding it more difficult to walk or run. Frisco podiatrist...
