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• posted: Mar. 20, 2019
• Foot Injuries

An unexpected fall or twist can result in an injury of the foot or ankle, such as a sprain or strain. Immediate first aid can help prevent complications, reduce pain Read More

• posted: Mar. 06, 2019

Is heel pain keeping you down? Pain that occurs following an injury or early in an illness may play a protective role, warning us about the damage we have suffered. So Read More

• posted: Mar. 04, 2019
• Orthotics

You may be surprised to learn that most feet can benefit from custom shoe inserts from our offices in Norfolk and Suffolk, VA! Did you know that only about 1 in Read More

• posted: Feb. 20, 2019
• Corns

Many people think corns and calluses are the same thing, but there are differences. A corn is smaller than a callus, and has a hard center which is surrounded by Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2019
• Achilles Tendonitis

Heel pain is one of the most common complaints a podiatrist hears about from patients. If you are dealing with heel pain above the heel bone then you could be Read More

• posted: Jan. 15, 2019
• Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot is one of the most common fungal infections of the skin and is frequently seen in our office. Whether you've had it or not, it's important to understand Read More

• posted: Jan. 10, 2019
• Crush,  Crush Injury

What is a Crush Injury? Have a foot crush injury? A crush injury occurs when pressure or force is put on a body part. A foot crush injury may cause pain, Read More

• posted: Dec. 18, 2018
• Sprained Ankle

An ankle sprain occurs when the foot rolls or twists to the point where a ligament inside stretches beyond its normal capacity. Ankle sprains are extremely common, with an estimated Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2018
• Sesamoid

What is Sesamoiditis? Sesamoids are small bones that are only connected to tendons or surrounded in muscle. This only appears in a few places in the body, one of which is Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2018

Heel pain is one of the leading problems that sends patients to visit their podiatrist, and it’s no wonder. The relentless ache in the bottom of your foot or the Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2018

Welcome to the Blog of Norfolk Office Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a podiatrist in the Norfolk, VA area, we’re excited you are here. With the podiatric Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2015
• Corn Removal,  Foot Corns

Corns are thickened areas of skin that develop in response to excessive pressure and friction.  This can occur when one toe rubs repeatedly against another, or when the toes rub Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2015
• Heel Pain

Heel pain is one of the leading problems that sends patients to visit their podiatrist, and it’s no wonder. The relentless ache in the bottom of your foot or the Read More

• posted: Nov. 02, 2015
• Foot Surgery

When foot problems don’t respond to conservative treatments, your podiatrist may recommend surgery to relieve pain, correct a foot deformity or restore function in your foot and/or ankle.  Podiatric surgery is Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2015
• Bunions,  Bunion Surgery

Characterized by a large, unsightly bump on the side of the big toe joint, bunions signal an underlying deformity in the structure of the foot. Left untreated, bunions may become Read More

• posted: Sep. 03, 2015
• Foot Injuries

An unexpected fall or twist can result in an injury of the foot or ankle, such as a sprain or strain. Immediate first aid can help prevent complications, reduce pain Read More