by Michael McCourt, DPM | Sep 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
What Treatments Offer Bunion Pain Relief? A small, painless bump on the side of your big toe may seem harmless. With early intervention, it may also remain a small, painless bump. But for countless people in the U.S., a bunion will continue to grow over time. Indeed,...
by Michael McCourt, DPM | Aug 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
What Treatments Provide Gout Relief? As the most common type of inflammatory arthritis in the U.S., gout affects nearly 4% of adults. Caused by a build-up of uric acid crystals, gout flare-ups may affect one joint, such as the big toe. Or a gout flare-up may be more...
by Michael McCourt, DPM | Aug 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
What Are the Causes of Heel Spurs? Visible bony protrusions that grow beyond the back of your heel bone are the most obvious signs of heel spurs. However, most of the time, heel spurs are not visible and are instead diagnosed after seeking treatment from a podiatrist...
by Michael McCourt, DPM | Jun 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Ankle Muscles: Anatomy, Function, and Injuries Until you injure your ankle, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about this remarkable joint. However, it is worth learning about because it is comprised of 10 ankle muscles, 4 bones, 3 ligaments, cartilage,...
by Michael McCourt, DPM | May 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Why Do My Feet Hurt? Leading Causes of Foot Pain Nearly everyone in the U.S. will experience foot pain at some point. Occasional, short-lived foot pain is not a cause for concern. However, foot pain that lingers, or that reduces your quality of life needs to be...
by Michael McCourt, DPM | Apr 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
When to Be Concerned About a Stubbed Toe Nearly everyone has experienced a stubbed toe at some point. Those who spend a lot of time barefoot are especially likely to jam one of their toes eventually. The overwhelming majority of people will recover from a stubbed toe...
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