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Winter Foot Care: Tips to Protect Your Feet During Cold Weather
The winter can be hard on our bodies. The cold air and driving winds can leave our lips chapped and our hands raw. At least those signs are easy to see. What about our feet? Since your feet are covered in socks and shoes all day, and you don’t see them in the mirror...
Arch Pain- Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
Arch pain is common in everyone, not just athletes. The arch of the foot absorbs the shock when you walk and bears your weight when you stand. Standing for long periods of time can predispose you to pain in the arch of the foot. Arch pain can also be caused by injury...
Caring for Little Feet
Children often have foot problems that can go undiagnosed. Many of these problems can be outgrown; however, it is still important to make sure your child's foot development and health is being monitored. Providing proper foot care in childhood can help prevent painful...
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?
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
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
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 feet -...
Why Our Suffolk & Hampton, VA Foot Doctors Are Furrier In November
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...
Recent Research Study Confirms Suffolk, VA, Shockwave Therapy Is Effective Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis
We often see patients who suffer from heel pain and visit our Suffolk office for relief for their plantar fasciitis. But what IS plantar fasciitis – and HOW do sound waves treat this common foot condition? How Does Shockwave Therapy in Suffolk Help Plantar Fasciitis?...
5-Star-Rated Suffolk VA Podiatrists What Causes Ingrown Toenails
At Stem’s Spa at 1Foot 2Foot in Suffolk, VA, we see our fair share of ingrown toenails. Sometimes we can keep this from becoming a significant problem, but other times we refer our clients to the Suffolk, VA podiatrists at 1Foot 2Foot for appropriate care. Suffolk VA...
Award-Winning Podiatrists In Suffolk, Virginia Beach, & Hampton, VA
If you live in or around Suffolk, Hampton, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Newport News, Carrollton, Smithfield, Norfolk, or Virginia Beach, VA, call 757.384.6609 to schedule your appointment with one of our expert foot specialists.