Whether 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 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.
Read MoreRunning outdoors in the winter can be incredibly invigorating, but when the temperature drops, your feet and ankles face a whole new set of challenges. Is running in the cold actually riskier? To us at Goldsmith Podiatry, the answer isn’t a simple yes or no, but in this blog, we’ll outline some challenges that do put your feet at greater risk of injury.
Read MoreWe at Goldsmith Podiatry have seen diet play a huge role in inflammation, so knowing what dishes can trigger a flare-up is the key to enjoying the holiday comfortably. Here are some foods to look out for.
Read MoreIt’s National Diabetes Awareness Month, and although we’ve recently written a blog on what diabetic neuropathy feels like, we at Goldsmith Podiatry aren’t done dishing out some cold, hard diabetic articles. This week’s installment: what to do (and not do) when it comes to caring for your diabetic feet. Stick around.
Read MoreEver 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 MoreThe most serious problems begin with sensations that are easy to dismiss or ignore, unless you get them checked by us at Goldsmith Podiatry. We're talking about peripheral neuropathy, which is nerve damage caused by high blood sugar levels over time.
Read MoreA few Octobers ago, we at Goldsmith Podiatry wrote about foot conditions that sounded scary. But what could seem spookier than Ganglion Cysts, Calcaneal Apophysitis, and Onychomycosis? Today, we’re answering that question with a part 2, so stick around!
Read MoreSome common foot invaders are often mistaken for calluses or simple hard skin, but they are a viral infection that needs specific attention. Allow us at Goldsmith Podiatry to teach you the signs in this blog post.
Read MoreWhether you are running after your kid, standing for most of the hours of the day, or simply doing a workout, shin splints are a risk we at Goldsmith Podiatry recognize in everyday life. Let's find out the lesser-known causes of this persistent shin pain.
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