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7 Conditions You Can Treat with Custom Orthotics

Custom orthotics are an easy, nonsurgical treatment for many foot issues that cause foot or ankle pain or alignment problems. Keep reading to learn seven conditions custom orthotics treat.

Apr 1st, 2024

New to Running? Avoid These Common Repetitive Stress Injuries

If you enjoy running to stay in shape, the last thing you want is an injury that keeps you on the sidelines for weeks or months. Discover the most common repetitive stress running injuries and how to prevent them.

Mar 1st, 2024

What Issues Can Flat Feet Cause?

Flat feet don’t always cause problems, but issues can unexpectedly develop at any time. Learn the issues flat feet can cause and how to help them get better.

Feb 1st, 2024

What Are My Treatment Options for Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most painful foot conditions, but the good news is that treatment options offer pain relief. These treatments make plantar fasciitis go away for good.

Jan 4th, 2024

Do Bunions Require Surgery?

One common question about bunions is whether they require surgery to correct. The answer depends on a number of factors. Here’s when you should consider surgery for your bunions.

Dec 6th, 2023

Will My Ingrown Toenail Heal on Its Own?

Ingrown toenail symptoms are enough to make every step hurt and put a damper on your day. Your ingrown toenail won’t go away without treatment but can be fixed in mere minutes at the office. Find out how to treat your ingrown toenail.

Nov 9th, 2023

Is Hammertoe Hereditary?

Hammertoes put you at risk for potentially severe complications. It’s natural to wonder if hammertoes are hereditary. Keep reading to learn if hammertoes are hereditary and why you should always treat your hammertoes.

Oct 1st, 2023

Here’s What to Expect During Your Pulse Wave Therapy Session

Chronic foot pain can become a long-term problem that gets in the way of your everyday life. Thankfully, a revolutionary treatment called pulse wave therapy is now available. Understand what to expect at your pulse wave therapy session.

Aug 31st, 2023

Home Remedies for Plantar Fasciitis Pain

Plantar fasciitis can cause stabbing pain when you walk, taking months to fully resolve. Home remedies can relieve your symptoms. Discover what simple steps you can take at home to help with plantar fasciitis pain.

Aug 1st, 2023

Am I At Risk for Flat Feet?

Some people are born with flat feet, but others develop them and the associated health issues later in life. Keep reading to learn more about why adults develop flat feet and whether you’re at risk for acquiring them.

Jul 1st, 2023

Have You Tried One of These Three Helpful Treatments for Charcot Foot?

Charcot foot is a serious medical condition, but if you’re diagnosed with it, the right treatment can save your mobility and feet. Here are three of the most effective treatments available today for Charcot foot.

Jun 1st, 2023

Are You Ready to Get Back in The Game After Your Sports Injury?

A sudden sports injury can put you out of commission as fast as you can blink. Find out how to get back into playing your favorite sport after a sporting injury.

May 1st, 2023

Do Bunions Go Away on Their Own?

Bunions are uncomfortable, unsightly, and can become extremely painful. If you’ve started to get bunions, you might be considering possible treatment options or hoping the bunions will stop growing or go away. Learn if bunions go away on their own.

Apr 1st, 2023

Does Plantar Fasciitis Go Away on Its Own?

Have you ever started to walk only to feel a searing, gripping pain on the bottom of your foot? You might have a condition called plantar fasciitis. Discover whether plantar fasciitis goes away on its own and what your treatment options are.

Mar 1st, 2023

Why Your Gait Matters

Walking is one of the most essential and simple physical activities we do. When your gait goes wrong, it can cause all kinds of issues. Understand the importance of your gait and what to do if you have concerns about it.

Feb 3rd, 2023

Choosing Shoes With Your Feet In Mind

Foot and heel pain can mean you have a serious injury or chronic condition, but at other times, you’ll feel better simply by changing your shoes. Here’s how you can choose shoes with your feet in mind.

Jan 1st, 2023

How Orthotics Can Improve More Than Foot Pain

Even if you’re currently not in pain, you might have silent issues in your lower body that could lead to discomfort down the line. Keep reading to learn the many ways orthotics can improve more than just foot pain.

Dec 5th, 2022

Power of the 4th Opinion: The Charcot Foot

Sometimes saving a leg just takes finding the right surgeon!

Nov 28th, 2022

Power of the 3rd Opinion: The Charcot Foot

Obtaining 2nd or sometimes even 3rd opinions can be the difference in saving your leg!

Nov 4th, 2022

Tips to Avoid Running Injuries

Nothing puts a damper on your healthy running lifestyle more than a running injury that keeps you out of action for long periods. Follow these tips to keep your feet and ankles injury free as a regular runner.

Nov 1st, 2022

Restore Your Balance with Orthotics

If you’re off balance because of foot or ankle issues, custom orthotics you insert into your shoes can fix your alignment without surgery. Find out how custom orthotics can decrease your pain, improve your mobility, and restore your balance.

Oct 1st, 2022

6 Risk Factors for Flat Feet

Your feet work extremely hard to carry your body from place to place, and when that causes pain, it might be that a structural abnormality like flat feet makes this task more difficult. Understand six reasons you might be at higher risk for flat feet.

Sep 1st, 2022

3 Problems that Respond Well to Pulse Wave Therapy

It used to be that your only treatment options for some conditions were conservative treatments and invasive surgery. Now, there’s an additional option called Pulse Wave Therapy. Learn what three foot and ankle problems respond well to Pulse Wave Therapy.

Aug 1st, 2022

Ankle Sprain and the Road to Recovery

Rolled your ankle and not sure what to do next? Read here for the details you need to make a full recovery!

Jul 4th, 2022

Are My Shoes to Blame for My Bunions?

If you have close family members with bunions or have started to get them yourself, you’re probably wondering how to prevent them from appearing or getting worse. Discover how your choice of shoes can contribute to developing bunions.

Jul 1st, 2022

Arthritis Awareness

Have ankle arthritis and joint pain that is keeping you down and out? Read the article below about ankle replacement surgery! Dr. Flynn is one of the highest volume ankle replacement surgeons in the Southwest!

Jun 20th, 2022

Tired of your Bunion? Surgical Options for Correction

Technology advancements have drastically changed the landscape for bunion correction. Read More to find out how you could benefit!

Jun 13th, 2022

Charcot Neuroarthropathy: What is It and How do we Fix It?

Dr. Flynn is one of the top reconstructive surgeons in the Southwest United States for Charcot Reconstruction. Read more on his approach here!

Jun 8th, 2022

Keep Getting Ingrown Toenails? Here's How to Clip Them Properly to Avoid The Problem

For some people, ingrown toenails can be a recurring phenomenon. The welcome news is that some simple lifestyle changes can prevent you from ever having the problem again. Find out how to best cut your toenails to prevent ingrown toenails.

Jun 1st, 2022

What’s Causing Your Painful Morton’s Neuroma?

Morton’s neuroma is a painful foot condition that doesn’t come with any obvious visual markers. Identifying what triggered your Morton’s neuroma helps treat the condition. Keep reading to learn the potential causes and the ways you can get relief.

May 1st, 2022

The Benefits of Pulse Wave Therapy

There’s nothing worse than a foot or ankle condition that’s painful, not healing, and interfering with your life. Pulse Wave Therapy makes it easy to recover without surgery or hassle. These are many of the amazing Pulse Wave Therapy benefits.

Apr 1st, 2022

5 Ways Orthotics Can Help You

Foot and heel conditions can be painful and make it hard to go about daily life. Custom orthotics you slide into your shoes can help. If your feet or lower body need a boost, here are 5 ways custom orthotics can support them.

Mar 1st, 2022

Can My Sprained Ankle Heal on Its Own?

If you recently sprained your ankle, you’re probably wondering what care you need. All sprained ankles, no matter how minor, require specialist medical treatment. Understand more about what you need to do to ensure your sprained ankle fully heals.

Feb 1st, 2022

The Link Between Obesity and Flat Feet

When you’re carrying extra weight, it takes more work for your feet to take every step. Being obese can often put you at risk for developing foot problems like flat feet. Learn more about the link that can exist between obesity and flat feet.

Jan 1st, 2022

4 Ways to Prevent an Ingrown Toenail

Ingrown toenails are a painful nuisance. If you get ingrown toenails persistently, there are a number of ways to reduce your risk of getting more in the future. Find out more about what you can do to prevent ingrown toenails.

Nov 1st, 2021

Can Pulse Wave Therapy Help Your Achilles Tendinitis?

When other treatments haven’t worked, Pulse Wave Therapy can treat achilles tendinitis non-surgically in just four weeks. Keep reading to learn more about how Pulse Wave Therapy can relieve the pain you’re experiencing from achilles tendinitis.

Oct 1st, 2021

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Buy Orthotics from the Store

Orthotics from the store don’t usually get the results you desire. Instead, you need to get custom orthotics designed specifically for your foot. Discover why you should always have orthotics custom-made instead of buying them from the store.

Sep 1st, 2021

Foot Pain in the Morning? It Could Be Plantar Fasciitis

When your first morning steps are greeted by terrible pain, it can make it hard to start your routine on the right foot. Understand more about the link between plantar fasciitis and foot pain in the morning, and what you can do to relieve the pain.

Aug 1st, 2021

What Every Athlete Should Pay Attention to When Buying Shoes

Whether you’re an elite athlete or play the occasional pick-up game, one of the best ways to prevent injury is to wear the right pair of shoes. Following this guide will help you consider how to choose the best athletic shoes and custom orthotics.

Jul 1st, 2021

How to Care for a Sprained Ankle at Home

Sprained ankles are very common injuries, and often, all it takes to get a sprain is one awkward step. You can help your ankle heal well by caring for it at home. These tips will help ensure you take excellent care of your sprained ankle as it heals.

Jun 2nd, 2021

Can Arthritis Cause Fractures?

Did you know that having arthritis can lead to a higher incidence of fractures? Find out more about the link between foot and ankle arthritis and fractures, and how you can prevent fractures when you have arthritis.

May 1st, 2021

10 Leading Causes of Foot Pain

Having healthy, pain-free feet is extremely important. When you get foot pain, it can make it difficult to move comfortably and go about your day. Learn 10 of the most common causes of foot pain and how your foot pain can get treated.

Apr 1st, 2021

5 Common Mistakes Runners Make That Damage Their Toenails

One of the most common injuries runners experience is painful, black, or blistering toenails. Keep reading to learn the most common ways runners damage their toenails, and how to stop hurting your toenails when you run.

Feb 28th, 2021

4 Ways to Manage Plantar Fasciitis

Uncontrolled plantar fasciitis can cause you to have heel pain severe enough that it makes it difficult to comfortably go about your daily routine. Here are four noninvasive ways to manage your plantar fasciitis and stop suffering from heel pain.

Jan 27th, 2021

Do In-Grown Toenails Heal on Their Own?

Ingrown toenails are common and can be excruciatingly painful, and you might be wondering if your ingrown toenail will go away without intervention. Here’s what to do when you notice you have an ingrown toenail, and how podiatry care resolves it.

Jan 1st, 2021

When to Consider Bunion Surgery

Bunions can be a mild or cosmetic issue, but they can also progress to becoming extremely painful and cause alignment problems with your big and second toe. Discover at what point you should start to consider surgery to remove your bunions.

Dec 1st, 2020

4 Common Knee Injuries in Runners

The high-impact nature of running means your knees and lower body can take a pounding. Learn four of the most common knee injuries runners can experience, and how custom orthotics and well-fitted footwear help prevent and heal running knee injuries.

Nov 1st, 2020

Why Expert Care of Your Sprained Ankle Now Can Save You From Problems Down the Road

Sprained ankles can feel like a part of life. You might feel tempted to treat your sprained ankle through home care. Here’s why you should always see a podiatrist, and how expert care can prevent your ankle from having further problems later on.

Oct 11th, 2020

How to Tell What Kind of Arch You Have, and What Shoes You Need

Your feet carry your entire body weight while you’re active, so wearing the correct pair of shoes is important. Discover how to determine what shoes you need based on your arch type, and when you also need custom orthotics.

Aug 31st, 2020

What Causes Plantar Fascitis?

If you’ve ever gotten out of bed ready to face the day, only to be met by stabbing heel pain as you take those first morning steps, you’ve likely experienced plantar fasciitis. Understand the most common causes of this painful condition.

Aug 6th, 2020

The Benefits of Tumeric When You Have Arthritis

An innovative and scientifically-backed treatment using a common spice in your cupboard, turmeric, just might provide the relief you need from arthritis. Read more to learn about the life-changing benefits people with arthritis can get from turmeric.

Jul 6th, 2020

How Many Steps Should I Really Take in a Day?

Walking is an excellent way to get into shape and maintain your health. The number of steps you should take every day depends on many factors. Here’s how to determine how many daily steps you should be taking.

Jun 23rd, 2020

Most Common Causes for Heel Pain

Heel pain is uncomfortable at best and at worst, it can keep you off your feet entirely. Learn some of the most common conditions that cause heel pain and how to get treatment.

Mar 1st, 2020

5 Signs You May Have a Sprained Ankle

Our ankles bear our full body weight when we move, so it’s no surprise they can be prone to injury. These are five of the most common signs that indicate you sprained your ankle.

Feb 1st, 2020

Are Your High-Heeled Shoes Causing Hammertoe?

When one of your toe muscles weakens and exerts pressure on the nearby tendons, you can develop a painful condition known as hammertoe. Learn more about how your shoes may be causing it and what your treatment options are.

Jan 1st, 2020

How Do Flat Feet Affect Your Overall Health?

Your foot, ankle, and leg pain could be a sign of flat feet. Even low back pain can sometimes be attributed to flat feet. Discover how this condition affects your overall health and learn what you can do about it.

Dec 1st, 2019

Natural Ways to Treat Bunions

Fall is here and it’s time to trade in your flip flops for boots. It’s also time to take care of that bunion at the base of your big toe. Here are some natural ways to treat it.

Nov 1st, 2019

Living with Plantar Fasciitis

Do you have pain in your heel, especially early in the morning? You may have plantar fasciitis. Here’s what you need to know about living with this painful condition.

Oct 1st, 2019

How to Keep an Ankle Sprain From Becoming Chronic Instability

An ankle sprain may seem like a minor injury that’s nothing to worry about. But if you don’t get the right treatment quickly, it can lead to chronic instability.

Aug 1st, 2019

10 Illnesses That Can Cause a Burning Feeling in Your Feet

Don't ignore your burning feet. It's uncomfortable, it's painful, and it can be a strong indicator of one of these 10 conditions. Arizona Foot Health can help you find relief and healing.

Jul 18th, 2019

5 Tips for Preventing Swollen Feet While Traveling

Have you ever flown to another city and experienced swelling in your feet and ankles? It's a common problem, but it's also one you can combat with the right tips and tricks.

Jun 14th, 2019

How to Prevent and Treat Toenail Fungus

Toenail fungus is not fun and looks ugly. But it can also be a health risk and lead to other issues like nail loss. Read on to learn how to prevent it or treat it.

May 15th, 2019

Is Surgery My Best Option For Treating Bunions?

At first, it was just a little bunion. Now it’s getting bigger and it hurts. Is it time for surgery? Or is there something else you can do to stop your bunion from getting worse?

Apr 8th, 2019

6 Home Exercises to Keep Your Ankles Strong

Your ankle joint supports a lot of weight, especially if you regularly hike, run, or jump. Keep these joints supple and strong by doing regular exercises that can help you prevent injury and stay active.

Mar 8th, 2019

When Should You Go to the Doctor for an Ingrown Toenail?

Ingrown toenails are common and may be no big deal for most people. But if you’re about to perform “bathroom surgery” to get relief from the pain of your ingrown toenail, it’s time to go to the doctor.

Jan 7th, 2019

9 Helpful Tips to Prepare Your Home Before Bunion Surgery

Bunion surgery puts a serious damper on your daily life, but it can offer incredible long-term relief. Follow these tips to make recovery at home as smooth as possible.

Dec 12th, 2018

Alleviating Back Pain and Other Benefits of Custom Orthotics You Didn't Know About

Have you ever stopped to consider that your back or joint pain could be coming from your feet? People with these problems commonly find relief from custom foot orthotics. You might be surprised to learn how orthotics can reduce pain.

Nov 15th, 2018

The Achilles Heel

Achilles or Posterior Heel pain. The dreaded Achilles’ tendon could be the source of your pain and frustration. Read on to learn more!

Jun 27th, 2022