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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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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