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How to Buy School Shoes That Won’t Hurt Your Child’s Feet
Back-to-school season in Macomb County brings new backpacks, busy schedules, and, for many families, a trip to buy new school shoes. Every parent wants their

Summer Feet in Michigan: Cracked Heels, Athlete’s Foot and Fungal Toenails
Michigan summers are made for outdoor fun. Between sunny days boating on Lake St. Clair, long walks along the St. Clair Shores waterfront, and warm

Summer Gout Flare-Ups: Triggers, Symptoms, and Fast Relief in Michigan
Summer in Michigan means backyard BBQs, weekends at the lake, and spending more time outdoors. But for some people, it also brings sudden, intense pain

Morton’s Neuroma: Why Does It Feel Like There’s a Pebble in My Shoe?
Summer in Southeast Michigan often means spending more time hiking local trails, golfing, walking along the Lake St. Clair shoreline, or participating in recreational sports leagues. Unfortunately,

Are Your Sandals Causing Foot Pain? Best & Worst Summer Shoes for Your Arches
Summer in St. Clair Shores and throughout Macomb County means spending more time outdoors — walking along the Nautical Mile, attending community festivals, golfing, boating

Shin Splints vs. Stress Fractures: How to Tell Why Your Lower Leg Hurts
Quick Summary: Lower leg pain in runners is commonly caused by either shin splints or stress fractures, but the symptoms are different. Shin splints typically cause

What Kills Plantar Warts Fast? A Podiatrist’s Guide to Permanent Removal
Quick Summary: Plantar warts are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and commonly develop on the bottom of the foot, where thick skin can make them

How Poor Circulation Affects Your Feet: Symptoms & Remedies
Do you find yourself constantly reaching for the thickest pair of wool socks, even when the rest of your body feels comfortably warm? Or perhaps you have noticed a strange,

Why Ingrown Toenails Are More Common During Winter
According to the Cleveland Clinic1, two out of every 10 people who see their healthcare provider for a foot issue go in for an ingrown