Tag: Flat Feet (Page 2)
Take a good look at your toes. Is one of your toes pointing down instead of out? Does it make an upside-down “V” at the first joint? Ouch. You have a hammer toe. Dr. Jeffrey Bowman of Houston Foot Specialists has been treating this condition for over 25 years. A hammer toe generally refers to […]
I cant tell you how many times a foot and ankle surgeon hears this question. You have just been diagnosed with bunions, they hurt, they are red and swollen, and you are unable to wear your shoes with comfort. Lets start with the basics first. What is a bunion? A bunion is a bone growth […]
Have you ever been told by your doctor to lose weight? You may want to heed this advice for your overall health and the health of your feet. A patient called Sherri weighed in at 352 pounds. She was sluggish, had hard time walking with comfort and had constant problems with ingrown nails to both […]
Do you feel a stabbing pain in your heel with your first steps out of bed in the morning? Youre not alone! Every day, thousands of Americans suffer from this condition. Plantar fasciitis, more commonly known as heel pain, is by far the most common complaint patients bring to podiatric physicians. Aching heels can truly […]
You may have recently seen television ads regarding Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery or Mini Bunionectomy. This is a procedure available at Houston Foot Specialists performed by Dr. Jeffrey Bowman. The first step in evaluating whether the Mini Bunionectomy is right for you is to understand what causes the bunion or Hallux Abducto Valgus deformity. The […]
One of the most common things I hear from patients is their feet are tired and hurt, and patients wonder why. Usually, tired, sore feet are the result of flat feet. Flat feet are a progressive collapse of the arches, which can be due to trauma, bone and joint malformations, ligament laxity, weakened muscle, or […]