Ever feel like your shoes wear out unevenly, or maybe you constantly shift your weight when standing? What if we told you that one of your legs might be shorter than the other? This is what we at Goldsmith Podiatry call a leg length discrepancy, which can be subtly caused (or caused by) your own foot issues. Let’s go over this two-way street between your feet and your posture.
Read MoreWith changes from summer to autumn footwear, at Goldsmith Podiatry we know that our Manhattan patients may notice that their feet feel a little “cramped” in the more confining styles of the season. If you notice discomfort at the base of your big toe, however, it may be the first stages of a bunion developing.
Read MoreOne of the more common podiatric concerns that we at Goldsmith Podiatry see in our Manhattan patients is bunions. Nearly everyone can identify this condition by the signature bump at the base of the big (or sometimes pinky) toe, but beyond that it’s often unclear to patients what to do about it. Below are some do’s and don’ts to help clarify this condition.
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