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If you have ever taken your shoe off to shake out a pebble, only to find absolutely nothing inside, you might be experiencing a condition called Morton’s Neuroma. While many patients assume they have a blister or a bone bruise, a neuroma is actually a nerve issue, and it can become very uncomfortable without treatment.
Most people don’t realize that back pain can actually come from their feet, and that their shoes could be the culprit. (Or not wearing any, which is why podiatrists want you to wear house shoes.) Your feet are the foundation of your entire body and will support or hurt you. They also influence your posture…
According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “the benefits of a foot soak really depend on your goal of the foot soak. With the correct mixture, a foot soak can address infections, dry skin, foot odor, circulation, and relieve stress.” A foot soak just might become one of your everyday essentials, and luckily, it’s a luxurious way…
For people living with diabetes, proper foot and ankle care isn’t just about comfort — it can be a matter of life and limb. “Diabetes can impact the lower extremity health by causing nerve damage and poor circulation that can lead to serious conditions such as non-healing wounds, infections, deformities, and eventually an amputation,” said…
A Podiatrist’s Guide “First Step Pain” is the hallmark of Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Michaels explains it: “After thousands of daily steps over decades, the plantar fascia can sometimes say, ‘I’ve had enough. You can get plantar fasciitis from something as simple as running off a bus. When you land on the front part of your…
“Often women will come into my office and say, ‘my feet are cold, I must have poor circulation.’ We’ll test their circulation and it’s fine; the problem is that their feet are wet,” says Dan Michaels, DPM. “As a baseline, your feet produce one pint of moisture—in the form of sweat—every day.” Exercise increases that…
If you’re debating walking vs. jogging for weight loss, here’s the good news: exercise experts say either one is a great form of exercise. Whether you prefer a brisk walk around the neighborhood or a nice long jog, both options are good for your cardiovascular health and your mental health. “I always start by saying…
Winter walking shoes usually borrow elements from hiking boots and standard walking shoes, explains Dan Michaels, DPM. A deep tread is helpful for grip, along with water resistance or waterproofing to keep out ice, sleet, and snow. Making the switch to a hiking shoe isn’t a bad idea for winter. Skip over shoes with an…
When recommending insoles for nurses, teachers, hair stylists, warehouse workers, or runners, Dan Michaels, DPM, looks for three key features: a true heel cup, a stable arch, and enough cushioning to handle hard floors. A deep heel cradle stabilizes the foot and helps maintain proper alignment. Every runner moves differently, and high arches often need…
Walking in Europe is different than walking in the U.S. Here, we walk on flat, predictable surfaces like malls, asphalt, and concrete. In Europe, you will be walking 20,000 steps a day on cobblestones—uneven, rounded, ancient stones that force your foot to micro-adjust with every single step. This creates a unique type of fatigue that…
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