Patients with a foot or ankle problem frequently don’t know which type of specialist to see first — and the distinction between a podiatrist and an orthopedic surgeon is genuinely confusing from the outside. Both treat foot and ankle conditions. Both perform surgery. The overlap in scope is real. But the training pathways are different,… Read more »
Posts Tagged: foot pain
Custom Orthotics vs. Store-Bought Insoles: What’s Actually Different?
Patients who ask about custom orthotics have usually already tried the store-bought version. They picked up a pair of Dr. Scholl’s or a similar prefabricated insole, wore them for a few weeks, and got either no improvement or only partial relief. The question they’re actually asking when they come in is whether custom orthotics are… Read more »
Radial Shockwave Therapy for Foot & Ankle Pain in Omaha, NE
Do you have heel pain that just won’t go away? Radial shockwave therapy may be exactly what you need. At Momentum Foot and Ankle, we use this proven, non-surgical treatment to help patients get lasting relief — fast. Many people try stretching, orthotics, and injections for months. Yet the pain keeps coming back. So if… Read more »
Custom Foot Orthotics: What They Are and How They Can Help
Custom Foot Orthotics: What They Are and How They Can Help If you’re living with chronic foot pain, custom foot orthotics may be the solution your feet need. These prescription medical devices are designed and fabricated specifically for your feet — offering targeted support, improved movement, and lasting relief that over-the-counter inserts simply can’t match…. Read more »
What to Expect at Your First Podiatry Appointment in Omaha
If you’ve been dealing with foot pain, an ingrown toenail, heel discomfort, or another foot or ankle problem — and you’ve been putting off making an appointment — you’re not alone. Many people don’t know what to expect from a podiatry visit, and that uncertainty can delay care that would make a real difference in… Read more »
Why Heel Pain in Active Adults Under 65 Is Different — And What You Can Do About It
You’re in the middle of your morning run, a shift on your feet at work, or a weekend hike — and that familiar, stabbing pain in your heel stops you cold. You’ve probably pushed through it more times than you can count. But heel pain doesn’t get better by ignoring it, and in active adults,… Read more »
Extensor Tendonitis
A common complaint among patients at Momentum Foot and Ankle Wellness Center is pain on the top of the foot. This is often right under your shoelaces. In many cases, pain on the top of the foot is due to an inflammation of the extensor tendons. The extensor tendons run along the top of your foot… Read more »
Diabetic Foot Self Exam
Diabetic Foot Self Exam I often speak with my patients about how to care for your feet and the importance of going to a Podiatrist on a regular basis (especially when you have diabetes). Nonetheless, it’s equally important to be regularly checking your feet yourself. But what can you do? Performing a regular diabetic foot… Read more »
Pronation
Excessive Pronation Typically we ignore our feet until the pain is so significant that we can ignore them anymore. Our feet contain 56 bones, 66 joints, over 240 tendons and ligaments and over 40 muscles. That is a lot that could go wrong. Each foot also contains over 7,000 nerve endings. No wonder we get “stopped in our… Read more »
Are your shoes causing your foot problems?
I have been seeing a lot of new cases of plantar fasciitis and various tendonitis problems of the foot and ankle. I believe that there is a new cause for these foot pains and problems with my patients. SHOES! What is wrong with the shoes? Well the manufacturers of athletic shoes have followed the move… Read more »
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