Every day 25,000 people sprain their ankle. The injury can result during sports or exercise, but often happens because of a misstep off a curb or step. Sprains are often mild and heal with rest and at-home care. But serious sprains require medical intervention from experienced podiatrists, like those at Go...
If you have diabetes, the best way to keep your feet healthy is to manage your blood sugar levels. This can help you avoid complications like nerve damage, foot infection, and even amputation. But even when you do everything possible to keep your diabetes under control, you are still at...
Plantar fasciitis affects nearly 2 million people in the United States each year. It causes extreme heel pain as a result of inflammation of the plantar fascia at the base of your heel. You’re especially vulnerable if you have high arches or tight calf muscles. Increasing your workout intensity or...
Your ankle is the meeting place for three bones: the tibia, fibula, and talus. The joint is essential to walking, standing, running, and just about any other action you do with your legs and feet. The ankle allows the foot to move up and down and side-to-side. Because it’s so...
Plantar fasciitis causes serious pain in your heel. You may notice it when you first get out of bed in the morning or after sitting for some time. You’ll feel a stabbing sensation in the bottom of your foot, near the heel. Pain is also worse after exercise, but not...
You notice peeling skin between your toes, itchy feet, redness and dryness on the bottom of your feet, and cracking skin. It looks a lot like athlete’s foot -- but you aren’t an athlete… How could it be? Athlete’s foot doesn’t just affect athletes or people who spend time barefoot...
If you’ve developed a bunion, a bony protrusion at the base of your big toe, wearing shoes and doing regular activity and exercise can be difficult and painful. We here at Go Feet offer conservative treatments for bunions that include padding, toe spacers, orthotics, wider shoes, and over-the-counter pain medications....
Diabetes is a set of metabolic diseases that affect your body’s ability to manage your glucose, or blood sugar, levels. The chronically high blood sugar levels that many diabetics experience cause systemic health problems in many organs, your eyes, and your feet. If you have diabetes, it’s extra important for...
If you’re an athlete, whether that means a weekend warrior or a member of a competitive team, your shoes are key to your performance and health. At Go Feet in Hammonton, Mays Landing, and Linwood, New Jersey, podiatrists Dr. Stuart Honick and Dr. James Williamson provide guidance when choosing the...
MLS laser therapy uses focused light to help your tissues heal. This therapy is especially useful in many foot and ankle ailments that make walking painful and can keep you from doing the activities you enjoy. The light therapy creates conditions in which your body can increase cellular metabolism, reduce...
Plantar fasciitis pain is particularly intense first thing in the morning. This condition describes inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick ligament that connects your heel to your toes. It supports the arch of your foot and shortens while you sleep because of the relaxed position of your feet. This...
Tinea pedis, which you probably know as “athlete’s foot,” starts as an itchy, scaly rash between the toes. This fungal infection usually develops when your feet get wet or sweaty and are confined in tight-fitting shoes. You might be able to grit your teeth and ignore the uncomfortable sensations caused...
Bunions develop when the bone at the base of your big toe pushes outward, and your big toe juts inward toward the other toes. The resulting bump is cosmetically unattractive and potentially painful since the big toe carries a lot of your weight when you walk. Surgery is sometimes required...
Ankle injuries can take you off the court, field, or track for weeks or even months. If you don’t heal correctly, you risk recurrent injuries that limit your progress and potential as an athlete. At Go Feet in Hammonton, Mays Landing, and Linwood, New Jersey, we see people come in...
Plantar fasciitis is a major cause of pain in the heel. If you have heel pain because of plantar fasciitis, you’ll do just about anything to ease the nagging pain. When the plantar fascia, the band of tissue that runs from your heel to the bottom of your toes, becomes...
Tingling, numbness, and discomfort in your feet are signs of peripheral neuropathy. Diabetics are especially prone to developing the nerve damage of neuropathy because of erratic blood sugar levels. If gone unmanaged, diabetic neuropathy can lead to infection, foot deformity, and amputation. The best way to manage neuropathy is to...
A noninvasive treatment that eases pain and inflammation in your feet and ankles may sound too-good-to-be-true, but it’s possible with MLS laser therapy offered at Go Feet. The MLS (multiwave locked system) uses patented, cutting-edge technology to efficiently reduce pain, inflammation, and swelling (edema) associated with conditions like peripheral neuropathy,...
You’ll first notice athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis, as itchy scaly skin that develops between your toes. The rash can spread to other areas of your foot, appear red, and sometimes develop blisters. If you develop athlete’s foot, you can likely wipe it out with at-home treatments. If it doesn’t...
Bunions aren’t just a problem for grandma; anyone can develop one at any age. Women are much more likely to get bunions, largely because high-heeled, pointy-toed shoes contribute to their development. High heels don’t cause bunions, but if you have a genetic propensity to develop one, they certainly don’t help....
Heel spurs don’t always cause pain, but when they do – the pain can be disabling. These bony-like growths that form on the bottom of your heel and extend between your heel bone and arch can cause pain, inflammation, and swelling. Usually starting at the front of your heel, the...
This sports season may look different than ones in the past, but your feet don’t know the difference. Make sure they’re ready to support you in play. Dr. Stuart Honick and Dr. James R. Williamson at Go Feet in Hammonton, Mays Landing, and Linwood, New Jersey are happy to help...
Every day, 25,000 people in the United States experience an ankle sprain. This injury can occur because of a twist or change in direction in sports, but plenty of non-athletes experience ankle sprains too when they take a misstep off a curb or trip over a rock on a casual...
More time outdoors, time at the pool and beach, and warm, sunny weather can be challenging for your feet. At Go Feet, we want you to keep your feet healthy and beautiful. Follow these tips to support your hard working dogs this summer. Avoid barefoot walking Bare feet can burn...
Your feet are the foundation of your body and if they’re causing you pain, you suffer. If you’ve tried conservative treatments for foot pain with no success, surgery may be the next step in getting you healthy, functional feet. In the past, conventional surgery involving large incisions and long recoveries...
Anyone can buy a pair of inexpensive shoe inserts at their local drugstore, but if you want real change in a foot and/or ankle that are causing you pain and discomfort, orthotics are the way to go. Orthotics are highly customized to your foot (or heel). The team at Go...
Pain, swelling, and dysfunction caused by arthritis, soft tissue injury, or necessary surgery interfere with your ability to walk and do day-to-day activities. Accelerate healing and achieve long-lasting pain relief with MLS Laser Therapy. Laser therapy reduces inflammation and stimulates your body to heal itself. MLS treatments allow you to...
If you have a scaly rash that’s itching, stinging, and burning on your feet – especially between your toes – you may have contracted athlete’s foot. This highly contagious fungal infection is irritating and can spread to other areas of your body, specifically your toenails, hands, and in men, the...
The arches are important to your foot and body function. Three arches, the medial, lateral, and metatarsal, help you bear your body’s weight and propel you forward when you walk, run, or jump. If these arches have poor support and have flattened as a result of genetics, aging, wear-and-tear, or...
When the joint at the big toe (the metatarsal bone) turns outward and the big toe leans inward toward your other toes, you have a bunion. Bunions may start mild and with time, develop into a greater and greater protrusion. They come in a variety of sizes: small, medium, large,...
Diabetic neuropathy is the numbness, pain, and weakness that develops in your feet because of nerve damage. When the nerves that travel to the feet are no longer sending or receiving adequate messages from the brain, neuropathy develops. In diabetes, uncontrolled high blood sugar interferes with your nerves’ ability to...
For people who play sports, injury to the foot and ankle is a real possibility. Even swimmers, cyclists, and rowers are at risk. The answer isn’t to quit doing the activities you love. Rather, you should be aware of the possible injuries so if you experience symptoms, you know to...
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the thick band of connective tissue that connects your toes to your heel. It helps absorb shock as you run or walk, but can become stretched or injured. When the plantar fascia becomes inflamed, you feel stabbing pain that’s worst in the morning and...
If you have a bunion, you know the inconvenience they cause. These bumps at the base of the big toe form when the first metatarsal bone turns outward and the big toe points inward. As a result, your joint pushes out to the side in a deformity clinically known as...
Chronic ankle instability is diagnosed when the outer side of your ankle continually gives way, leading to frequent missteps, strains, and sprains. With chronic instability, your ankle may give out suddenly when walking or even just standing. Chronic instability can develop in people who’ve sprained their ankle and rushed the...
Diabetes is a disease of your metabolism, but it can have systemic effects on your whole body. Your feet are commonly compromised. People with diabetes sometimes require amputation due to foot problems. Your feet suffer because consistently high blood sugar inflames your system. The best way to keep your feet...
A foot injury is not something you can ignore. You don’t realize how it limits daily activity and keeps you from doing the things you love until you feel the pain. Plus, a foot injury can affect the way you walk and stand, putting stress on parts of your body...
MLS (multiwave lock system) laser therapy offers an innovative way to help heal foot, ankle, and lower leg pain. At Go Feet, we provide this breakthrough therapeutic device to help alleviate issues such as plantar fasciitis, tendon and ligament injuries, muscle sprains, and more. Learn how MLS laser therapy works,...
It may surprise you to know that athlete’s foot has the power to strike anyone – you don’t have to be a jock to contract this common fungal infection. Although its name stems from the fact that it’s easily spread in locker rooms, you can acquire it from just about...
When your feet ache, it can make doing the things you love a chore and even prevent you from easily getting around. Although many factors can cause poor foot health, you can often resolve them with a supportive, well-fitting pair of shoes. At Go Feet, we can help you understand...
Biomechanical foot issues can cause aching, painful feet. These foot issues can also result in referred pain in your back, hips, and leg muscles as your body adapts to a dysfunctional foot pattern. Sometimes, over-the-counter inserts offer relief, but they aren’t really designed for you and can’t offer long-term relief....
When you have inflammation or a tear in the band of tissue that connects your heel to the ball of your foot, it’s known as plantar fasciitis. You may be familiar with its serious tightness and tenderness that passes on the underside of your heel, right along with your arch....
Pain on the bottom of your foot, whether sharp or dull that lingers for days or weeks deserves a visit to the podiatrist. Heel pain can interfere with your ability to do the activities you love and become chronic, making simple tasks such as standing or walking uncomfortable or impossible....
When you stretch or tear one of the ligaments on the outside of your ankle, it results in the injury commonly known as an ankle sprain. Whether you stepped oddly on an uneven surface or twisted it during a soccer or football game, you know the signs: pain, swelling, and...
Shoes or Your Parents: What Causes Bunions A large bump emerging from the base of your big toe is likely a bunion, or hallux valgus. Bunions form as a result of bone or tissue at the joint of the big toe that’s moved out of place. Bunions can be painful...
When your feet hurt, it’s hard to concentrate on anything else. Maybe you’ve avoided going to the podiatrist because you’re afraid you’ll need surgery with a long recovery period, and you just don’t have the time. After all, you’re an active, busy person, and you need your feet to get...
Laser technology isn’t necessarily new, but thanks to recent refinements, the medical field is just beginning to scratch the surface of its applications. In the perfect marriage between robotic and laser technologies, we’re able to tackle soft tissue injuries without resorting to invasive surgical procedures.Here at Go Feet, we understand...
Athletes foot is a common fungal infection caused by growth of the tinea fungus on your foot. This fungus is especially prevalent in moist, warm environments. It often feels like you have an itch that you just can’t scratch beneath the surface of your skin. While it can be embarrassing,...
