by Gentle Foot Care | Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
What are Sweaty Feet? Excessive sweating of the feet is called hyperhidrosis. It’s more common in men than in women, and more common in young adults than older adults. People whose feet sweat excessively often also have problems with excessive sweating of the...
by Gentle Foot Care | Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Most children learn to walk around the time of their first birthday. As a child begins to walk, you may have your first questions about what shoes they should wear. A growing child will need new shoes frequently. Children’s feet grow in spurts and they can require new...
by Gentle Foot Care | Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Whether it appears suddenly or has been present for a while, it could be the sign of something serious. Unless an injury occurred, most swelling doesn’t hurt. Don’t let that fool you. Some of the most common reasons for swelling of the ankles and feet are: · Veins not...
by Gentle Foot Care | Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
As smooth as a Rolls-Royce… A luxury car like a Rolls-Royce needs every part working perfectly to glide down the road effortlessly. You can’t even hear one of these on the road — they are that smooth. Our body is no different. Keeping our feet and lower extremity...
by Gentle Foot Care | Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Have you seen the new reality show on TLC called “My Feet are Killing Me?” They chronicle the story of three patients with significant foot problems as they find solutions and relief. A recent episode showed a gal with six toes who was having pain from her shoes...
by Gentle Foot Care | Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
When the knuckles of your toes stick upward and are more prominent, the medical term is HAMMERTOE. If a hammertoe hurts, it’s usually because the shoe rubs on the prominent knuckle. The reason to be concerned is that more problems can stem from this. Some of the...
