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Easy DIY Tips for Treating Metatarsalgia
Dear Dr. Burk:I like to exercise before breakfast and have been going running every morning for the past several years. Recently, I have been getting this sharp,...
How to Treat and Prevent Hammer Toe
Dear Dr. Burk: The big toes on both of my feet point inward, and the second toe is being pushed up on top of the third toe. I also have corns on the top of my toes. The...
Professional Dancers: How to Treat Dancer’s Heel
Dear Dr. Burk, I am a professional ballet dancer. In the past month, I have been having pain on the back of my ankles. When I dance “en pointe” (the tips of my toes)...
Ask the Foot Doctor: What Can I Do About Warts on the Bottom of my Feet?
Dear Dr. Burk: I have these ugly looking warts on the bottom of my feet and toes. My feet really hurt when I walk. I went to my dermatologist before and he froze the...
Ask the Foot Doctor: How Can I Treat My Tired and Sore Feet?
Dear Dr. Burk, I am on my feet all day and my feet get tired and sore. On top of that my heels are cracked and dry and I get a lot of itching in between my toes. What...
Ask the Foot Doctor: How Can I Treat my Achilles Tendonitis?
Dear Dr. Burk:I am a runner and jog several miles a day. I’ve been running for many years, but in the past year, started having pain in my lower leg. My doctor said...
How to Give Yourself a Foot Massage for Foot Pain Relief
If you are experiencing any pain in your feet (arches, heels, or ankles), one of the best things you can do is to give yourself a foot massage at home. This massage...
Ask the Foot Doctor: How can I Fix Dry, Cracked Heels?
Dear Dr. Burk: The heels of my feet get so dry that they crack. The skin on the underside of my feet is really rough and my heels feel like sandpaper. My feet don’t...
Ask the Foot Doctor: How Can I Treat My Heel Spurs?
Dear Dr. Burk: My regular doctor told me that I had heel spurs a couple of years ago. I was prescribed an anti-inflammatory medication and have taken it regularly ever...
Why Do My Feet Itch?
Itchy feet can be extremely irritating and embarrassing – especially if you feel the need to scratch when you’re around others! If your feet itch occasionally, then...
Why Does My Foot Arch Hurt?
A hurting foot arch is one complaint that I hear quite often at my clinic. Pain in the arch of the foot can affect both athletes and runners, as well as less physically...
What is The Best Way to Treat Corns?
Foot corns are among the most common problems affecting the feet. Pressure or irritation to the skin from wearing tight or ill-fitting shoes can cause inflammation....
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