Dr. K. Smith - Podiatrist

Plantar fasciitis is different from a “heel spur”. Listen as I explain what plantar fasciitis is and the options to treat it.

A lot of people think foot pain is just part of life.

It’s common… but it’s not normal.

You shouldn’t have to suffer through every step. 🦶🏽

A callus is usually a sign of pressure, friction, or abnormal movement—not just “dry skin.” 👣

And in some diabetic patients, calluses can become dangerous very quickly.

If it keeps coming back, there’s usually a reason.

Changes in your toenails aren’t always “just cosmetic.” 👀

Sometimes nails can reflect circulation problems, diabetes, nutritional deficiencies, trauma, fungus, and other underlying health concerns.

Your body has ways of dropping hints.

Your feet can tell us more than people realize. 👣

Burning, tingling, numbness, dry skin, slow healing cuts… sometimes the feet show signs before people even know they have diabetes.

Don’t ignore the whispers from your body.

Athlete’s foot is commonly mistaken for dry skin.

Watch this video for clues on how to tell the difference and what treatments to use.

Blisters are not negligible if you’re diabetic!

Not all neuropathy is straightforward.

A nerve biopsy is a specialized test where a small piece of nerve tissue is examined more closely to help identify certain causes and severity of nerve damage.

It’s not routine—but sometimes getting answers requires looking deeper.

Can I get a pedicure if I have diabetes?

If you want the best chance at reliable results for the treatment of fungal toenails, listen up 👂🏽