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Thinking of treating your sprained ankle with just ice and rest? Discover why ignoring professional care can lead to chronic pain, ankle instability, and repeat sprains. Here’s how expert podiatric treatment protects your long-term mobility.

Sharp, stabbing foot pain isn't something you should ignore. Learn what can cause sudden foot discomfort and when it's time to visit our specialists in Rockford and Elgin for expert care. 

Don't let a lack of pain fool you. Discover five quiet warning signs of diabetic foot complications and learn how Dr. Shah and our team help protect your mobility. 

You may have heard the terms “corns” and “calluses” used interchangeably, but these rough spots on your feet are actually two unique conditions. Learn about what distinguishes one from the other, how to prevent them, and the treatments available.

A foot ulcer is a slow-healing wound that many people living with diabetes are prone to, and it can turn dangerous, even life-threatening, quickly. Here’s what to watch for and steps you can take to prevent developing foot ulcers.

Are you nursing a throbbing, swollen, sprained ankle? If you’ve experienced an ankle injury, you may wonder when it’s OK to treat it at home and when you should seek care. Learn this and more here.

Plantar warts form on the bottom of the foot and take forever to go away on their own — if they do. Discomfort can affect your posture, gait, and more. Home remedies exist, but they’re not that successful. Learn about effective treatment here.

If you live with fallen arches — or flat feet — you may experience no symptoms whatsoever. Conservative treatments alleviate pain, but reconstruction surgery may become necessary if these therapies aren’t enough.

It’s common to sense you have a pebble lodged in your shoe that’s causing increasing discomfort as you walk. But what happens when you take off your shoes and socks and the tiny but aggravating offender is nowhere to be seen?

An ingrown toenail is a common, but often very painful, foot problem. Our specialty team explains what causes this condition, when to turn to your trusted podiatrist for help, and effective treatments for ingrown nails.

There’s much fun to be had in the winter months, from sledding and ice skating to skiing and snowboarding. However, they all put you at risk for an ankle sprain. Learn how you can avoid a sprain and what treatments exist if you do suffer one.

Are your toes bent or curled, rubbing against your shoes, and painful? Or are they increasingly hard to move? You may be living with hammertoe, a condition that can cause discomfort and affect your mobility. Learn how to spot and how we treat it.

Many people have fallen arches (flat feet), but only some experience pain and problems. If you’re in this group, treatment is available. We can also offer tips to help manage your discomfort and prevent future complications. Learn more here.

Now you’ve done it — you’ve really hurt your foot. But what if you can still walk on it? It may or may not be a fracture, but it’s critical you find out. Learn why pushing through a foot injury might not be the best option.

One of the most worrisome complications that people living with diabetes must be concerned with is the dangerous effects of circulation problems and nerve damage, also known as neuropathy. And these problems typically begin in the feet. 

If you notice a bony protrusion on your big toe joint, you’re dealing with a bunion. It may be painless, or it can get painful and even affect your movement. Learn about symptoms, treatments, and when it’s time to consider surgery.

Tendonitis is a painful condition usually accompanied by mobility problems that can interfere with your daily routine. Learn more about the symptoms of this common condition and the treatments that help.

Debilitating heel pain and mobility challenges are symptoms of plantar fasciitis — a foot condition that millions seek treatment for annually. Learn more about the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments for this common issue.

Hammertoes are a common foot issue that affects millions of Americans. Discover the easiest and most effective ways to treat them.