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Recognizing the Signs of Diabetic Foot Problems

Protect your feet this Diabetes Awareness Month. Learn the warning signs of diabetic foot complications and how Premier Foot & Ankle can help you stay healthy and active.

Nov 6th, 2026

Ganglion Cysts on Your Foot: When to Leave It Alone vs. Seek Care

Discover when to monitor a ganglion cyst on your foot and when it's time to seek professional care. Learn about advanced treatment options from the expert podiatrists at Premier Foot & Ankle in Texas.

Oct 2nd, 2026

Common Foot Problems During Pregnancy and What You Can Do About Them

Expecting mothers undergo significant physical shifts that directly impact their lower extremities. Learn about common pregnancy-related foot issues and effective ways to find daily relief.

Sep 2nd, 2026

What Foot Problems Can PRP Therapy Help Remedy?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is changing how we treat chronic foot pain. Discover which conditions benefit most from this regenerative treatment and how our specialists can help you find relief.

Aug 12th, 2026

How to Prevent and Treat Shin Splints

Many runners and dancers suffer from shin splints, pain along the front or inside of your lower leg, but you don’t have to engage in these activities to be affected. Learn steps you can take to prevent shin splints and effective treatments here. 

Jul 2nd, 2026

Here’s How You Can Reduce Your Risk of a Foot Injury

A bad blister, heel pain, a toe fracture — these are all painful foot injuries that can slow you down. Learn how you can lower your chances of suffering a foot injury and skip needing treatment and recovery time altogether.

May 31st, 2026

Stop Buying Orthotics From the Store

Orthotics are devices you insert into your shoes to help with foot and ankle conditions, gait issues, and more. Customized orthotics offer even greater benefits compared to their store-bought counterparts. Learn more here.

May 4th, 2026

How Neuropathy Affects Your Feet

Diabetes affects millions of Americans, and up to half of them suffer from diabetic neuropathy, nerve damage caused by sustained high blood sugar levels that compromise circulation. Learn about neuropathy symptoms, treatment, and more, here. 

Apr 6th, 2026

Everything You Should Know About MLS Therapy

Premier Foot & Ankle is proud to offer an innovative laser treatment for a wide range of foot conditions and injuries. Multiwave Locked System Laser therapy — MLS therapy for short — is quick, painless, and designed to support faster healing.

Mar 2nd, 2026

Hammertoe Treatment: Your Options From Conservative Care to Surgery

If your toes are stiff, hurting, and bent in the middle — looking more like claws than actual toes — you may have a condition known as hammertoe. Getting it diagnosed and promptly treated is important. Learn why and more, here.

Feb 2nd, 2026

Think You Have a Bunion? 5 Non-Surgical Steps to Take Now

Do you have a sizable bump at the base of your big toe that’s causing pain, swelling, and other problems? You likely have a bunion. Although surgical treatment options exist, many noninvasive solutions are available as well. Learn more here.

Jan 1st, 2026

Holiday Parties and High Heels: A Podiatrist’s Survival Guide

You need the perfect pair of gorgeous heels to complete your holiday party outfit — but don’t commit to them at the expense of your foot comfort and health. Learn how to stay comfortable this holiday season while still looking fabulous!

Dec 2nd, 2025

Beyond Blood Sugar: 4 Ways Diabetes Harms Your Feet

Diabetes is an epidemic and increases your risk of multiple health complications. Foot problems are a major concern. Learn how diabetes can harm your feet, self-care tips, and what treatments are available to address your problems, here. 

Nov 2nd, 2025

5 Signs Your Foot Injury Won’t Heal Without Professional Help

You’ve injured your foot, but should you wait it out and see if it heals or make an appointment with your podiatrist? It depends. Learn the signs that should point you to the doctor if you experience a foot injury.

Oct 20th, 2025

The Real Recovery Timeline After Ingrown Toenail Surgery

An ingrown toenail is no fun at all — it’s incredibly painful and bound to affect how you move. When conservative treatments are unsuccessful, partial or full surgical removal of your toenail may be recommended. Learn about recovery and more here.

Sep 2nd, 2025

Back-to-School Sports and Achilles Injuries: Prevention Tips That Matter

If you’ve got a child who lives for sports, Achilles injuries can slow them down. Learn which ones they’re at risk for, what steps they can take to prevent them, and more, here.

Jul 18th, 2025

Is Your Foot Pain Coming Back? Why EPAT Therapy Might Be Your Answer

You thought you’d addressed your foot pain, but it came back. If other treatments only work for a while to help with your discomfort and mobility limitations, it’s time to learn about EPAT® therapy, a noninvasive treatment that offers many benefits. 

Jul 14th, 2025

How Does Vascular Testing for PAD Work?

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) causes narrowing in the arteries in your arms and legs, preventing efficient blood flow — a must for your body to perform efficiently. Learn about why vascular testing for PAD is critical and how it’s done.

May 1st, 2025

How Foot Symptoms Are Indicators of Whole-Body Health

Did you know that foot symptoms don’t just point to foot conditions? Learn how foot pain, discomfort, and changes in appearance can reflect issues with your overall health.

Apr 10th, 2025

Lapiplasty: How 3D Bunion Correction Works

A bunion is a bony protrusion on your big toe joint, but it’s not just a cosmetic problem. A bunion is painful, affects your overall foot health, and causes mobility issues. Learn about an innovative procedure that offers many benefits. 

Mar 2nd, 2025

How to Get to the Root of Your Chronic Heel Pain

Heel pain can stop you cold, but before you can get relief, you need an accurate diagnosis. Learn about the many conditions that cause heel pain, how your podiatrist can diagnose the problem, and advanced treatment options.

Feb 6th, 2025

5 Ways to Care for Your Athletic Feet This Year

Your feet play a starring role when you exercise on the field, in dance class, or on the street for a run. Learn how to prevent injury and be kind to your feet so you can keep enjoying your favorite activities with no interruptions!

Jan 7th, 2025

How to Keep Toenail Fungus From Spreading

If you suspect you have toenail fungus — think symptoms like discolored and thickened nails — it’s important to know it’s highly contagious. Learn what you can do to get rid of it yourself and protect others.

Dec 20th, 2024

How Does SUDOSCAN® for Peripheral Neuropathy Work?

Neuropathy is nerve damage that causes pain, numbness, and other symptoms. People with diabetes often have this complication in their feet and suffer serious problems. Learn about an innovative diagnostic tool that leads to better treatment, here.

Nov 7th, 2024

What Caused My Ganglion Cyst?

What’s that painful, burning lump that developed seemingly out of the blue? It may be a ganglion cyst, which requires treatment if you want relief or don’t want your symptoms to worsen. Learn what causes them and how to get relief, here.

Oct 10th, 2024

Avoid These Foods If You Have Gout

Gout is a miserable type of arthritis that most typically affects your big toe joint. It can be excruciating, limiting your movement and activities. Learn what triggers it and how what you eat can impact the frequency of flare-ups, here.

Sep 18th, 2024

Tips for Preventing Hammertoe

One-fifth of podiatrist visits are linked to hammertoe — a painful condition where your middle toes stiffen and eventually freeze in a curved position. Learn about prevention, or if it’s too late for that, effective treatments, here.

Aug 7th, 2024

Busting Bunion Myths: What to Know About Treatment Options

Bunions are bony protrusions on your big toe joint that can cramp your style, from causing pain and stiffness to another condition called hammertoe. Here we offer education on bunions, debunk oft-heard myths about them, and outline treatments.

Jun 18th, 2024

3 Tips to Keep Your Toenail Fungus From Spreading to Your Partner

Toenail fungus is unsightly, stubborn, and an all-around cramp in your style. But did you know it can also be spread to others, like your partner? Avoid this risk by getting it treated and following the tips we offer here.

May 14th, 2024

4 Telltale Signs of PAD

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects 20 million Americans, putting them at risk for heart disease and stroke. Learn about PAD’s link to diabetes, how to spot key symptoms, effective treatments, and more, here.

Apr 17th, 2024

Try These Activity Modifications to Relieve Your Neuroma Pain

Whether you’re performing everyday activities or playing a favorite sport, neuroma pain that radiates from the ball of your foot can stop you in your tracks. Learn how to relieve your neuroma discomfort and complement your podiatrist’s treatment.

Mar 8th, 2024

Flat Feet and Achilles Tendonitis: What’s the Connection?

Flat feet and Achilles tendonitis are both painful foot conditions, but did you know one condition can put you at increased risk for the other? Learn more about both conditions, the relationship between them, and effective treatments, here.

Feb 1st, 2024

What Can I Do About a Recurrent Ingrown Toenail?

The intense pain, swelling, and other symptoms caused by an ingrown toenail can make life miserable pretty quickly. Learn why some people keep being plagued by them, steps to take to prevent them, and effective treatments, here.

Jan 9th, 2024

Podiatherm Radiofrequency (RF) Therapy for Neuroma Pain: What to Expect

Do you have foot pain and numbness? Or maybe it feels like there’s a sharp rock in your shoe when you walk? It may be a neuroma, and ignoring it leads to bigger problems. Learn about an innovative treatment for this painful condition, here.

Dec 13th, 2023

4 Common Foot Problems That Require Expert Care When You Have Diabetes

If you live with diabetes, you have to be vigilant about caring for your feet, which are vulnerable to a number of conditions that can become serious quickly. Learn more about them and how you and your podiatrist can team up for better foot health.

Nov 15th, 2023

6 Signs It May Be Time to Consider Surgical Treatment for Your Bunion

That big, painful, red bump protruding from your big toe joint can really cramp your style — and cause a host of other problems. When conservative treatments fail, a surgical solution may be best. Learn when this might be appropriate, here. 

Oct 2nd, 2023

Planning to Up Your Mileage This Fall? Here’s How to Prevent Common Running Injuries

If you’re a dedicated runner and plan to challenge yourself more this fall, don’t overdo it and “run” the risk of injury. Learn more about common runners’ injuries, prevention strategies, and treatment options if you get hurt here.

Sep 1st, 2023

How to Avoid Recurrent Achilles Tendonitis

Achilles tendonitis causes painful symptoms that can be life-limiting. If you get diagnosed with the condition and receive treatment, is there anything you can do to discourage it from returning? Learn the answer to this and other questions, here.

Aug 8th, 2023

The Importance of Having a Podiatrist on Your Diabetic Health Care Team

Diabetes affects your body in many ways, and it’s critical to take care of your feet to prevent problems that can become serious quickly. Learn how to keep your feet their healthiest, and what an important ally your podiatrist is. 

Jul 13th, 2023

3 Early Signs of Bunions and How to Treat Them

If you have tenderness at your big toe joint or you notice a bump forming, you may have a progressive deformity called a bunion. Learn what causes bunions, what symptoms to watch for before a bump develops, and effective treatments, here. 

Jun 2nd, 2023

What Happens if Athlete’s Foot Is Left Untreated?

Athlete’s foot doesn’t just affect athletes, and its resulting itching and rawness can set you back. Getting it treated quickly is important, since ignoring it can lead to serious problems. Learn more about prevention, complications, and help, here.

May 9th, 2023

Best Ways to Prevent Hammertoe

Hammertoe is a painful and aggravating condition where your middle toe joint points upward rather than lying flat. In addition to hurting and causing other problems, it’s unsightly. Learn how to prevent hammertoe as well as treatments that can help.

Apr 4th, 2023

5 Telltale Signs That You Have a Neuroma

Morton’s neuroma is a painful foot condition typically described as feeling like a pebble is constantly jabbing the bottom of your foot. Learn about the top symptoms to watch for, as well as the effective treatments we offer.

Mar 13th, 2023

Recovering from Foot Reconstruction Surgery: What to Expect

Foot reconstruction surgery is done for many reasons, including foot deformity correction, repairing sports injuries, and more. Learn about what’s involved and what your recovery experience is typically like, here.

Feb 16th, 2023

5 Problems Custom Orthotics Can Resolve

Custom orthotics are medical devices that are customized for your feet and your feet only. They provide relief from a host of foot problems and help prevent others. Learn more about them and common but life-limiting foot problems they can address.

Jan 9th, 2023

When to Consider Podiatherm for Nerve Pain

Two of the most life-altering and uncomfortable foot conditions — plantar fasciitis and Morton’s neuroma — can really lower your quality of life. If conservative treatments don’t help but you want to avoid surgery, check out an innovative treatment.

Dec 8th, 2022

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Your Swollen Legs

When are swollen legs a serious problem? When they’re a symptom not of overdoing it with exercise, but of peripheral artery disease, or PAD. It’s an underdiagnosed, but serious condition that can quickly lead to severe complications. Learn more here.

Nov 7th, 2022

I’m Diabetic: Why Do I Need to Pay Special Attention to My Foot Care?

Diabetes causes many complications, from vision loss to heart disease. Foot problems are common too, and can lead to devastating problems. Learn why people with diabetes must take excellent care of their feet and why your podiatrist is your ally.

Oct 13th, 2022

What Problems Can Flat Feet Cause?

Flat feet, or fallen arches, can be unnoticeable, or they can cause pain and other complications. Learn about flat feet, advanced treatment, and how treatment can prevent further problems.

Sep 7th, 2022

Will My Toenail Fungus Go Away If I Just Let My Feet Breathe?

Toenail fungus isn’t only a nuisance, it’s unsightly. Learn more about its unpleasant symptoms, who’s more prone to the problem, and what treatments are available to eradicate it once and for all.

Aug 4th, 2022

How Does Vascular Testing Work?

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, develops when fatty plaque accumulates in your arteries, narrowing them and putting you at risk for serious conditions. Learn about testing that leads to diagnosis, treatments, and prevention strategies.

Jul 1st, 2022

How Peripheral Artery Disease Is Diagnosed

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a condition that causes pain and mobility problems and puts you at risk for heart attack and stroke. Learn about its symptoms, how it’s diagnosed, and why it’s critical to manage it.

Jun 1st, 2022

What to Expect During Your Achilles Tendon Repair Surgery

Even though your Achilles tendon is sturdy, it’s vulnerable to overuse and injury. If conservative treatments don’t work, surgery may be required to get relief. Learn how to prepare for Achilles tendon repair surgery and what it entails here.

May 1st, 2022

Orthotics Can Help Resolve Many Problems

Orthotics are shoe inserts that can treat and ease the symptoms of a multitude of foot problems. There are two types of orthotics, and your podiatrist can determine which is best for you. Read on to learn all these medical devices can do.

Apr 4th, 2022

Lifestyle Tips for Managing Gout

Gout is characterized by sudden, agonizing joint pain — usually in your big toe joint — and a host of other unpleasant symptoms. Your podiatrist can offer treatments, but the lifestyle habits you adopt play a large role in keeping attacks at bay.

Mar 2nd, 2022

Did You Inherit Your Recurring Ingrown Toenail Problem?

Ingrown toenails may not sound serious, but the pain they cause is excruciating. They can get infected too. Learn about the risk factors for this problem, including a hereditary one, as well as successful treatments.

Feb 1st, 2022

How Your Diabetic Diet Protects Your Feet

Your foot health is heavily impacted when you live with diabetes. The condition puts you at risk for many conditions, from infections to blood flow problems. Did you know that eating well to manage your diabetes supports your foot health as well?

Jan 5th, 2022

Home Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis symptoms include sharp heel pain that can worsen at different times, swelling, and burning and tingling in your heel. It can curtail your activities and affect your gait. Learn about the best in-office and at-home treatments.

Dec 8th, 2021

Are Your Shoes to Blame for Your Foot Pain?

Did you know that what you wear on your feet can also cause them problems? Learn how the wrong shoes can lead to agony, while the right ones can pamper your feet.

Nov 5th, 2021

How Effective Is Foot Reconstruction?

Foot reconstruction surgery resolves pain and mobility problems caused by foot deformities and health conditions, like diabetes and arthritis. Read on to learn about the many things a podiatric surgeon can do using innovative surgical solutions.

Oct 7th, 2021

Podiatherm for Plantar Fasciitis: Can It Help?

The pain, burning, and tingling in your heels that plantar fasciitis brings can lay you flat. Conservative therapies can be ineffective, but Podiatherm, an advanced plantar fasciitis treatment, brings many sufferers quick and lasting relief.

Sep 6th, 2021

All About EPAT® Therapy for Achilles Tendonitis

Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology, or EPAT therapy has revolutionized pain relief and healing for people who suffer with Achilles tendonitis, a painful condition marked by lower leg and heel swelling and aching. Learn more here.

Aug 10th, 2021

Recovery From Bunion Surgery: What to Expect

Is your big toe angled in toward your other toes? Does there appear to be a bump at the base of that toe’s joint? You could have a bunion. Read on to learn what bunions are, how they’re treated, and how you can recover from bunion surgery.

Jul 14th, 2021

How to Prevent an Ingrown Toenail

Ingrown toenails can cause excruciating pain and other complications. Read on to learn how you can lower your risk for developing ingrown toenails.

Jun 20th, 2021

6 Treatment Options for Neuromas

If it feels like there’s a rock at the ball of your foot when you walk, you might have a neuroma. Fortunately, there are plenty of effective treatment options available. Read on to learn more.

May 5th, 2021

Who Needs Orthotics?

Orthotics are supportive shoe inserts that can help prevent and treat foot problems, such as bunions. Read on to learn more about their benefits.

Apr 1st, 2021

Do I Have Peripheral Neuropathy?

Did you know that numbness and tingling aren’t the only signs of neuropathy, a condition that results from nerve damage? Read on to learn what neuropathy is, what its symptoms are, and how it can be treated.

Mar 3rd, 2021

5 Helpful Tips to Care For Your Diabetic Foot at Home

If you have diabetes, you have to take special care of your feet, because they can develop problems that can quickly become serious. Learn what you can do at home to properly care for your feet and prevent discomfort and injury.

Feb 7th, 2021

When Does an Ingrown Toenail Require Medical Treatment?

Most people get ingrown toenails from time to time, but that doesn’t mean they’re no big deal. Ingrown toenails can easily get infected. Read on to learn when you should see a doctor if you get one.

Jan 1st, 2021

The Best Solutions for Treating Plantar Fasciitis Pain

The pain, burning, and tingling of plantar fasciitis affects 2 million Americans each year. Learn about treatments that can bring relief and allow you to live life fully once again.

Dec 2nd, 2020

Disrupt Nerve Pain With Radiofrequency Therapy

If you feel persistent pain, burning, and numbness in your feet, your activities can be severely curtailed. Radiofrequency therapy may be able to help you return to pain-free living. Read on to learn more.

Nov 8th, 2020

Recognizing the Signs of Peripheral Artery Disease

High levels of cholesterol can lead to heart attacks and strokes, but did you know that high cholesterol levels can also lead to a potentially serious condition called peripheral artery disease, or PAD? Read on to learn more.

Oct 5th, 2020

5 Tips for Preventing Athlete’s Foot

You don’t have to be an athlete to get athlete’s foot, the condition that can cause itching, burning, and unsightliness. Read on to learn how you can get this fungal infection and how you can help prevent getting it.

Sep 3rd, 2020

Preventing Gout Through Your Diet

Centuries ago, it was thought that only the wealthy were afflicted with gout. However, it was really because of the rich foods and drinks they consumed. Read on to learn which foods you should avoid to reduce your chances of getting gout.

Aug 12th, 2020

Muscle or Tendon Pain? EPAT Can Help

Has tendon or muscle pain in your feet or ankles brought you to the end of your rope? EPAT® therapy may be able to help relieve the pain and restore your mobility. Read on to learn more.

Jul 15th, 2020

Dos and Don'ts When It Comes to Ingrown Toenails

More than just a painful nuisance, an ingrown toenail can lead to a serious infection that requires professional intervention. Read on to learn how to identify an ingrown toenail, how to treat one at home, and when you should get professional care.

Jun 17th, 2020

When Flat Feet Are Problematic

Flat feet don’t pose a problem for many people, but they can lead to pain and walking problems for others. If you’re one of them, there’s help. Read on to learn what causes the condition and the treatments that are available.

May 13th, 2020

Testing for Neuropathy

Do you have itching, numbness, and searing pain, especially in your feet? If you do, you may have neuropathy. Read on to learn what it is and how you can get tested for it.

Mar 9th, 2020

How Are Prescription Orthotics Different Than the Drugstore Type?

Your podiatrist may prescribe custom orthotics to help with foot pain, gait problems, limited mobility, or to provide more comfort while playing sports. But, you might wonder why you can’t just buy orthotics at the drugstore. Read on to learn why.

Feb 13th, 2020

Does Wearing High Heels Really Cause Foot Damage?

Smart and fun as they are, high heels have high risks. Most footwear-based injuries are grossly underreported. Before your fashion turns into a medical issue, consider how your shoes may affect you for years to come.

Jan 9th, 2020

Can I Prevent Diabetic Foot Pain?

Do you have diabetes? Pain in the leg and foot is one of the hallmarks of this chronic disease, and it can get progressively worse as you age. Learn how you can help prevent diabetic foot pain with proper care.

Dec 17th, 2019

Do Bunions Require Surgery?

Bunions are a painful problem that can make everyday activities difficult. When steroids, anti-inflammatories, and physical therapy don’t work, surgery may be your best choice. Learn how surgery can help alleviate your symptoms.

Nov 1st, 2019

How to Tell if You Have a Hammertoe

A hammertoe is a common foot condition that can lead to pain and changes in how your toe looks. It may even affect how your shoes fit. Learn about how to tell if you have a hammertoe and how treatment can help.

Oct 14th, 2019

How to Keep a Sprained Ankle from Becoming Chronic Instability

When you get an ankle sprain, trying to “walk it off” may seem to work short term. However, if the ligaments are actually torn, they won’t heal properly without correct treatment, and you could be risking chronic ankle instability.

Sep 1st, 2019

Preparing Your Home for Foot Surgery

Are you preparing for foot surgery? You need to prepare your home to make sure you can handle your day to day activities without any stress. Keep reading to learn how.

Aug 6th, 2019

Learn About our Cutting-Edge Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis

Do you have stabbing foot pain in the bottom of your heel? You might have plantar fasciitis, a common condition caused by inflammation in a band of tissue at the bottom of your foot. Fortunately, cutting-edge treatments are helping many patients.

Jun 21st, 2019

What Causes Toenail Fungus and How can I get Rid of it Before Summer?

Embarrassed by unsightly toenails? You could have a fungal infection. Left untreated, it can become quite painful and even lead to permanent nail damage. Learn the causes of toenail fungus and surefire ways to get rid of it before summer.

May 29th, 2019

3 Painful Foot Conditions That Respond Well to EPAT

Nothing’s better than a high-tech treatment that can address multiple foot issues. One that we love at Premier Foot & Ankle is the innovative EPAT® treatment, which relieves pain and mobility issues related to many conditions. Learn more here.

Jul 19th, 2024

How to Choose the Right Running Shoes

Choosing the right running shoes can make all the difference when it comes to your exercise routine — as well as keeping your feet in top form and avoiding injury. Check out these important tips.

Jul 3rd, 2019