Foot Care Blog
Sensory, Motor, Autonomic—Breaking Down the Types of Neuropathy
We often talk about “peripheral neuropathy” as if it were a single condition, targeting a single area with a consistent set of symptoms.
That certainly does make things simpler and easier to understand. And in fairness, many cases of peripheral neuropathy are broadly similar between different people, and treated in similar ways. So it makes sense to simplify it a bit in order to help people understand better.
Not Just Diabetes: Breaking Down the Causes of Neuropathy
Diabetes and neuropathy are strongly associated with one another—and for good reason. Diabetes is, by far, the No. 1 cause of neuropathy. And virtually everyone with diabetes will develop some degree of damage to their peripheral nerves after decades of dealing with the disease.
Neuropathy CAN Be Reversed. We Can Help.
“I’m sorry. There’s nothing more we can do.”
If you’ve been living with the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy for more than a little while, you may have grown to hate these words.
Common Foot Care Mistakes (You’re Probably Making)
Are you treating your feet the way they deserve to be treated? Be honest. For a lot of us, the answer is, at best, “not really.” In fact, most people tend to take…
Common Foot Conditions As You Age
Dr. Alan Shih in Tucson talks about foot conditions that become increasingly likely with age—and why preventative care is so important.
Why is Diabetes So Dangerous For Your Feet?
Diabetes has reached epidemic status in the United States, and the numbers are, unfortunately, only getting worse. Around 30 million Americans are estimated to have diabetes….
7 Tips For Preventing Heel Pain
“Prevention is the best medicine.” Sure, it’s a cliché. But it’s true! Of course, not all injuries, illnesses, or conditions are preventable. But many of them are, including some of the most…
How To Prevent Toenail Fungus
We’ve all heard it before: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That simple proverb holds true all the time in the medical field. Over and over again, proactive care that prevents a…
Designing Safe Spaces For Neuropathy Sufferers
Is your home a safe space? For your feet—and for you? If you suffer the effects of peripheral neuropathy, it’s important that you can answer that question with a resounding,…
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