Bunions

by ewcAdmin | Sep 12, 2019 | Articles, Blogs, Bunions

A bunion is a bony growth that occurs at the joint of the big toe. Bunions can be painful and aesthetically unpleasant. Bunions develop slowly as the bones of the foot shift over time as the big toe moves towards the second toe. The bump will gradually increase and...

Why are properly fitting shoes so important?

by ewcAdmin | Jul 31, 2019 | Articles, Blogs

Your feet are the foundation of your body, and they must be supported and balanced to support your body weight and keep your spine aligned. Shoes that are too loose or tight, or don’t support the foot properly can cause stress on your feet, knees, and spine. Over...

Ingrown Toenails- Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

by ewcAdmin | May 29, 2019 | Articles, Blogs, Ingrown Toenails, Uncategorized

Ingrown toenails are a common ailment where the toenail grows into the skin on the corner or side of your toe. Ingrown toenails cause pain and swelling and if not treated, can lead to painful infections. While they can occur on any toe, the big toe is most commonly...

Foot Health Awareness Month

by ewcAdmin | Apr 11, 2019 | Blogs

April is National Foot Health Awareness Month. So as your foot and ankle specialist in Suffolk & Hampton, VA, I feel obligated to inform you that feet are important. The first step is looking down. Take a moment, look down where hopefully you will see a pair of...

Why Our Suffolk & Hampton, VA Foot Doctors Are Furrier In November

by ewcAdmin | Nov 13, 2018 | Articles

In 2014, William (Bill) Dairman lost his battle with prostate cancer. Though more men die with prostate cancer than from prostate cancer, my dad wasn’t so fortunate. Despite the fact that prostate cancer has an almost 100% survival rate if caught early enough, it is...