This is a common question in the summer, usually from the beach or around the pool, but can be a year round issue. The simple answer is...see a doctor.

Glass, like any foreign body that can penetrate skin, is likely to eventually be worked out of your skin by your body's natural defenses and inflam...

Hallux limitus an arthritic condition that affects the big toe joint in your foot. In a previous blog, I discussed extensively a condition called functional hallux limitus, specifically the differences between functional hallux limitus and structural hallux limitus, which are both limited motion thr...

You procrastinated making an appointment to see us, and now that painful, throbbing red ingrown toenail is waking you up in the middle of the night. We here at Central Massachusetts Podiatry see this scenario all the time. Better late than never, though. Once an ingrown toenail becomes seriously inf...

A really good question came across our social media feed recently; “Tell us how to best care for our feet as we, ahem, become mature!”

I LOVE this question, because the answer speaks to everything I believe in as a foot doctor! The answer is simple; USE THEM! Your feet, not your shoes as the song m...

Shockwave therapy: Medicine or snake oil?

Shockwave therapy, known by several other names like ESWT, EPAT and RSWT, is a relative newcomer to the medical tool belt. Its use has been growing since the 1980’s with initial applications for kidney stone destruction. Since the 1990’s, however, shockwave...

Old Shoes - Old or worn out shoes are one of the most common problems we see as podiatrists. Usually people use the oldest shoes to do the dirtiest work or hardest work. This can cause problems such as plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis or other foot conditions caused by a lack of support.

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When my first baby was born a few months ago, I thought I wouldn’t have any problem trimming his toenails. After all, toenail trimming is part of our medical training and something we regularly do as podiatrists. Was I wrong! As I was holding the baby nail clippers and scissors against the cutest an...