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Do your heels feel rough, dry, or even painful this winter in Massachusetts? You’re not alone. Cold outdoor air, indoor heating, and everyday friction all work together to pull moisture from your skin, especially the thick skin on your heels. Over time, this dryness can lead to cracks, also called h...
Imagine waking up with a sharp heel pain that makes your first steps painful, or noticing your ball of the foot aches after a short walk. Maybe you’ve developed painful calluses, or foot ulcers are slowing down your recovery from a previous injury. These everyday foot problems can make simple activi...
Beyond managing blood sugar, people living with diabetes face many challenges, including diabetic neuropathy. It’s a type of nerve damage that often affects the feet, causing burning, tingling, numbness or sharp pain. It can make simple tasks uncomfortable.
If you’ve been struggling with diabetic-r...
Foot pain making it hard to walk, work, or stay active? You’re not alone. Many people brush off early signs of foot or ankle discomfort, hoping it will just go away. But left untreated, small aches often turn into chronic problems that affect mobility and quality of life.
That’s why Central Massach...
Is podiatry covered by insurance? This is one of the most common questions we’ve encountered at Central Massachusetts Podiatry. While there are foot and ankle treatments covered by some insurance companies, there are other podiatric services, such as laser treatments, shockwave therapy or amniotic i...
For some athletes, they consider sports injuries as a major setback to their careers, especially during a critical part of the season. They might feel like it’s a lost opportunity that’s why they rush recovery and power through the pain to get back in the game quickly.
In this blog, we highlight t...
When foot pain hits, the usual advice is to put ice on the affected area, rest, and elevate the foot or legs, which may help in many mild cases. But what if the pain keeps getting worse? Or you can’t even stand on your feet without wincing? If you're wondering whether to tough it out or look for a w...
Whether it’s from a long walk, a new pair of shoes, or simply standing all day, we all have days when our feet ache. But when you can’t walk without pain, it’s not just everyday discomfort. It could be a sign of something that is more serious. Knowing when to seek same-day foot care could make all t...
You’re rushing to get out the door and stub your toe on the edge of the coffee table. Or maybe you twisted your ankle during a hike in the Berkshires. You may think, “It’s probably nothing,” and try to walk it off. But as the pain lingers or worsens, you may start wondering if it’s time to see a doc...
Foot and ankle pain is more than just a nuisance—it can keep you from enjoying everyday life, from walking your dog to simply getting around at work. Yet despite how common these injuries are, some patients are left frustrated by misdiagnosis or delayed care. That’s where diagnostic ultrasound for f...
