Common Teenage Feet Issues

Growing pains This is by far the most common reason for my seeing teens. Growing pains typically occur earlier in girls whereas boys can suffer from them until they are 18. The biggest challenge for parents is to know when to ignore the pain or when to treat it or...

Are You a Parent with Concerns about Your Child’s Feet?

What to look for and when to get your child’s feet and legs checked Any pain from the hip down that lasts longer than two weeks. This is not a growing pain and needs to be addressed. When we talk about pain, it is not limited to the foot. We assess children with any...

Acupunture for a Speedy Fix

Kelly Slater recently broke two toes while surfing, and three weeks out from pipe masters he was in a boot leading into the event. He spoke about how he was unable to surf due to the pain and having to allow the area to heal, adding that the injury would not be...

Suffering from Clawed Digits or Hammer Toes?

Do you suffer from clawed digits or hammer toes? Do the tops of your toes rub on the tops of your shoes and get sore? The problem is that if this is not treated, eventually, the only way you’ll be able to straighten your toes is surgery. Not to mention that the only...