If you are planning a trip to the Big Apple or just a local ready to get outside, your first instinct might be to reach for your favorite pair of flip-flops or strappy sandals. After all, it’s hot! And you want your feet to breathe while you trek from Central Park to the High Line.
Read MoreIf you’ve noticed your toddler or school-aged child constantly walking on their tiptoes, you might think it’s just a phase. While many kids do go through a brief period of toe walking when they are first learning to navigate the world, it can become a concern if it persists past the age of two.
Read MoreIf you are diabetic, understanding how diabetes changes your feet is the first step in staying mobile and healthy. Here is why specialized wound care is a non-negotiable part of your routine, according to us at Goldsmith Podiatry.
Read MoreIf your child is suddenly complaining that their feet hurt after a soccer game, or if you notice them sitting out during recess, you might be feeling a bit worried. Arch pain in kids is surprisingly common, but it can be frustrating to figure out. Unlike adults who deal with years of wear and tear, our pediatric patients at Goldsmith Podiatry have rapidly changing bodies that present unique challenges.
Read MoreIf you are someone who only pays attention to your feet when you have a blister or sharp pain, you are not alone. However, National Foot Health Awareness Month is the perfect excuse for us at Goldsmith Podiatry to provide some golden nuggets when it comes to foot care. Here are some low-effort, easy-to-follow pieces of advice that can save you a lot of foot and toenail trouble.
Read MoreSpring training is not just for the professional baseball players heading to Florida or Arizona. Whether you are dusting off your running shoes for a local 5K or getting back onto the tennis court for the first time in months, your feet are about to take on a lot of new stress.
Read MoreWith Spring coming up, parents are looking for ways to get their children out of the house and moving. Your child's foot development is in a critical stage during these younger years. Choosing the right activity now can help build strong arches, improve balance, and prevent future injuries. Here are the best sports to introduce your young kids to this Spring for peak foot health.
Read MoreWhether it is osteoarthritis from years of wear and tear, or an inflammatory type like rheumatoid arthritis, the result is the same: the cartilage that cushions your joints is thinning out, and the grinding of your bones makes some steps feel like agony. However, arthritis doesn’t have to be a life sentence of inactivity. Below, we at Goldsmith Podiatry give you some much-needed advice on arthritis pain management.
Read MoreWhen you are training for a half-marathon or heading into a high-intensity season, you probably think of injury prevention in terms of mileage and ankle support. But how often do you consider your diet? We at Goldsmith Podiatry are here to acknowledge National Nutrition Month by explaining how food is not only fuel, but also healthy foot function.
Read MorePlantar Fasciitis happens when the tissue running across the bottom of your foot becomes irritated. While it is a universal pain, the reason it flares up depends heavily on the specific sport you are playing. Today, we at Goldsmith Podiatry will explain how certain sports cause plantar fasciitis in different ways.
Read MoreTo keep from ending your workout with throbbing arches or sore heels, you need a few real-world hacks to optimize your setup. Here’s what our experts at Goldsmith Podiatry came up with to get your cardio in, foot pain-free.
Read MoreLast week, we at Goldsmith Podiatry wrote about how to keep your circulation flowing when it’s freezing out. In this week’s installment of American Heart Month’s circulation series, we’re moving into the office. Let’s go over 5 ways to keep your blood flowing even when you’re scheduled to sit for 8 hours per day.
Read MoreIf you’ve stepped outside in New York City lately, we at Goldsmith Podiatry understand why you don’t want to go jogging. But staying sedentary during a cold front isn't great for your heart or your circulation, especially during American Heart Month.
Read MoreYou likely know the feeling of a pulled muscle or a bruised bone, but there is a different kind of pain that often catches the patients we see at Goldsmith Podiatry by surprise. And that is bursitis. When these fluid-filled sacs become irritated, they turn from helpful cushions into a source of localized, burning pain.
Read MoreLast week, we at Goldsmith Podiatry went over what to do before your foot surgery. But today, we’ll cover all things post-op. Whether you had a bunion corrected, a fracture repaired, or a tendon reset, the hardest part is technically over. Now, it's all about knowing which steps to take to ensure a smooth recovery.
Read MoreWhether you’re getting a bunion corrected, a hammertoe fixed, or an old injury repaired, getting foot surgery is a big step toward living a pain-free life. But before you let us at Goldsmith Podiatry take care of you, there is a bit of prep you should do. Recovering from foot surgery can be a logistical challenge, so here are 5 ways to make your transition from the operating room to the couch as smooth as possible.
Read MoreWhile it is true that the thyroid gland affects nearly every cell in the body, the vast majority of foot problems we encounter at Goldsmith Podiatry are rooted in biomechanics, environment, or lifestyle, rather than a thyroid disorder. It’s National Thyroid Awareness Month, so here’s what to blame before you jump to your thyroid.
Read MoreYou’ve survived the holiday madness, but as you settle into the routine of 2026, you might notice your feet are staging a bit of a protest. It’s a common phenomenon: suddenly, a foot that was perfectly fine in December is now throbbing, clicking, or tingling. But in our experience at Goldsmith Podiatry, these pop-up problems rarely happen out of nowhere. Instead, they are usually the result of the sudden shift in our routines that happens every January.
Read MoreBefore you go down a frantic internet rabbit hole convincing yourself you have a rare disease, take a breath. This is not something we at Goldsmith Podiatry haven’t seen. Ridges on toenails are incredibly common, and most of the time, they are just the body’s way of keeping a diary.
Read MoreSnow training changes the physics of movement entirely, and it can either build a bulletproof foundation or snap a tendon depending on how it's approached. Here are the pros and cons of using the snow to get faster, quicker, and stronger.
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