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• posted: Aug. 25, 2020
• Orthotics

A healthy body starts with healthy, happy feet. After all, your feet have to do a lot of heavy lifting, providing your body with a sturdy foundation and support to Read More

• posted: Aug. 10, 2020
• Swollen Foot,  Swollen Ankle

There are many reasons why someone may be dealing with swollen ankles or feet. The most common reason is an injury such as a sprained ankle; however, not all causes Read More

• posted: Jul. 24, 2020
• Hammertoe

While tight, cramped shoes and those towering high heels may not immediately show you the damage that’s being done to your feet, over time you will certainly notice changes in Read More

• posted: Jul. 13, 2020
• Bunions

If you’re dealing with a bunion then you know that this pain is no joke. If you’re dealing with a throbbing, aching pain at the base of your big toe Read More

• posted: Jun. 25, 2020
• Podiatrist

Are you wondering whether you should be turning to a podiatrist for care?   We don’t often think about the health of our feet until they start to cause us problems. Once Read More

• posted: Jun. 19, 2020
• foot pain,  Orthotics

How the Right Orthotics Can Help You with Your Foot Pain Though you may not realize it, many aches and pains that arise in your legs and lower back can be Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2020
• Diabetic Foot Care

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body uses and processes blood sugar. One of the main symptoms of diabetes is nerve pain, creating numbness in the hands Read More

• posted: May 28, 2020
• Toenail Fungus

AAL Podiatry AssociatesOnychomycosis is the technical term for toenail fungus. It’s when fungus gets under the nail and causes an infection. You’ll notice that the nail changes color and starts Read More

• posted: May 20, 2020
• Morton's Neuroma,  Neuroma

A podiatrist can help you with a variety of conditions that affect the feet, including Morton’s neuroma. A neuroma is the thickening of nerve tissue in the body, with Morton's Read More

• posted: Apr. 30, 2020
• Injuries

Exercise is an important aspect of keeping our bodies healthy and happy. That’s why it’s so important to wear the correct shoes for certain activities. Whether you’re an athlete, workout Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2020
• Arch Problems

The arches of the feet play a role in supporting your body’s weight when standing or in motion. The tarsal and metatarsal bones make up the arches of the feet, Read More

• posted: Apr. 13, 2020
• Plantar Fasciitis

Painful with every step you take. You never thought your feet would feel so bad, but plantar fasciitis has impacted your life. At AAL Podiatry in Suffolk and Norfolk, VA, Read More

• posted: Apr. 06, 2020
• Athlete's Foot

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection of the feet that is typically characterized by itchy, burning patches of skin between the toes that may also crack or bleed. Since Read More

• posted: Mar. 20, 2020
• Tendon and Joint Pain

There are 52 bones in your feet and ankles, which means that feet contain about 25 percent of the bones in our bodies. Our feet also contain about 20-25 percent Read More

• posted: Mar. 04, 2020
• Broken Metatarsals,  Broken Toes

Did you know that the metatarsals, or bones in the foot, are the most commonly broken bones in the human body? These long bones run the length of the foot Read More

• posted: Feb. 20, 2020
• Orthotics

At AAL Podiatry Associates in Norfolk and Suffolk, VA, Dr. Jesse Anderson often recommends orthotics to patients who suffer from foot problems such as plantar fasciitis, bursitis, and tendonitis, just Read More