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Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
posted: Jul. 26, 2024.
The medical team at Kansas City Foot & Ankle Heel Pain Center can offer treatment solutions for plantar fasciitis in Kansas City—North, Kansas City—South, Lee’s Summit, and Country Club Plaza, Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions,  foot pain,  heel pain -
Our News Message On Hold Is Our Favorite Songs About Or Relating To Feet
posted: Mar. 28, 2023.
Our favorite songs that are about, or related to feet Read moreCategory: Foot Care,  foot doctor,  foot pain,  Kansas City,  Kansas City podiatrist -
Common Foot and Ankle Injuries and How to Treat Them
posted: Jan. 23, 2023.
Your podiatrist is a foot and ankle specialist who can treat a wide variety of foot, ankle, and toe conditions. Your ankles, feet, and toes perform important functions helping you Read moreCategory: Foot Care,  Foot Conditions,  foot fungus,  foot injury,  foot pain,  hammertoes,  heel pain,  Podiatry,  sports injuries -
The Common Causes of Foot Pain and How To Find Relief
posted: Dec. 21, 2022.
When you experience foot pain, you might be tempted to ignore it. That’s a bad idea. Foot pain can grow worse over time, leading to loss of mobility and a Read moreCategory: flat feet,  flat foot,  foot injury,  foot pain -
Our Podiatrists to appear soon in Kansas City Magazine
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
The Kansas City Foot and Ankle podiatrists will be profiled in an upcoming edition of Kansas City Magazine under the section of Podiatric Medicine & Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery. Read moreCategory: achilles tendonitis,  Ankles,  Foot Care,  foot doctor,  foot pain,  heel pain,  podiatrist -
What Are Bunions and How Can They Be Treated?
posted: Dec. 01, 2022.
If you have a hard, bony lump on the side of your big toe, it’s probably a bunion. Bunions are caused by a genetic bone deformity which makes your big Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions,  Bunions,  foot pain,  Podiatry -
What Is an Ingrown Toenail?
posted: Nov. 18, 2022.
An ingrown toenail is a toenail which has grown into the surrounding skin of your toe. If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail, you already know how painful it can Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions,  foot injury,  foot pain,  ingrown toenails,  Podiatry -
Causes of Heel Pain
posted: Nov. 01, 2022.
Heel pain is one of the most common problems your podiatrist treats. If you are suffering from heel pain, the pain can make it difficult to enjoy an active life. Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions,  foot injury,  foot pain,  heel pain,  Podiatry -
Do I Have an Ingrown Toenail?
posted: Jul. 19, 2022.
Are you dealing with a painful toenail? It could be an ingrown toenail. Any ingrown toenail happens when the edge of a toenail, typically the big toenail, grows into the skin. Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions,  foot pain,  ingrown toenails,  Podiatry -
Are Painful Foot Cramps Cramping Your Style
posted: Nov. 02, 2020.
Our human bodies are both amazing and frightening. Our body has an incredible ability to heal its own wounds and circulate up to about 2,000 gallons of blood in a Read moreCategory: Blog,  Blood pressure,  calf pain,  Conditions and Diseases,  custom-molded orthotics,  Foot,  foot complications,  foot pain,  Kansas City Foot and Ankle,  stress fracture -
Smelly Feet – Got ’em??
posted: Jul. 29, 2020.
Summer in Kansas City is HOT! And with heat comes sweat. And with sweat comes odor – especially where your feet are concerned! Medically known as bromodosis, stinky feet are Read moreCategory: athlete's foot,  Blog,  Conditions and Diseases,  Foot,  foot complications,  foot fungus,  foot pain,  fungal toenail,  Health,  Kansas City Foot and Ankle,  nail fungus,  Shoe,  Sweaty Feet -
10 Things You Need to Know About Your Feet
posted: Jul. 06, 2020.
Our feet are often a neglected part of our bodies. We rarely give them a second thought, unless they are causing us pain. And with the way things are right Read moreCategory: achilles tendonitis,  Ankles,  athlete's foot,  Conditions and Diseases,  diabetes,  diabetic foot issues,  Foot,  foot complications,  foot doctor,  foot pain -
Do our Podiatrists Recommend Walking Barefoot?
posted: Apr. 15, 2020.
As more people are staying home right now, it begs the question: Is it a good idea to walk barefoot in your home? Walking barefoot might be something you only Read moreCategory: athlete's foot,  barefoot running,  Conditions and Diseases,  Foot,  foot complications,  foot fungus,  foot injury,  foot pain,  fungal toenail,  heel pain -
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT): Five Reasons to Consider
posted: Oct. 21, 2019.
At Kansas City Foot and Ankle, our doctors utilize ESWT to treat common foot and ankle conditions. Let’s talk about five reasons to consider Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT). First, ESWT Read moreCategory: Blog,  Conditions and Diseases,  cortisone foot pain,  custom-molded orthotics,  foot pain,  plantar fasciitis -
High Heel Hell!
posted: Jul. 23, 2019.
Sky High Heels! There are some serious risks of wearing high heels frequently. That said, probably the most comfortable shoes in your closet are NOT those sky-high heels that you HAD Read moreCategory: achilles tendonitis,  Ankles,  Blisters,  calf pain,  Dr. Mark Green,  foot doctor,  foot pain,  high heels,  Kansas City Foot and Ankle -
Avoiding Injury While Summer Biking
posted: Jul. 09, 2019.
Summertime is the perfect time to jump on your two-wheeled pedaler and get moving! Before you do, take some caution and read on about some common bike riding related foot Read moreCategory: achilles tendonitis,  Blisters,  custom-molded orthotics,  flat arch,  flat feet,  foot pain