Posts Tagged: podiatrist

Effective Ingrown Toenail Care at Momentum in Omaha

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Ingrown toenails, a common condition treated at the Momentum Foot & Ankle Wellness Center in Omaha, occur when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, swelling, and potential infections. Symptoms include redness, drainage, and tenderness. Risk factors include improper nail trimming, tight footwear, and trauma. Mild cases may be managed at home, but patients with persistent pain or signs of infection should seek professional help. Treatment typically involves a quick office visit for procedures like a matrixectomy to prevent recurrence. Proper nail care and footwear choices are essential for prevention and maintaining foot health.

Custom Foot Orthotics: What They Are and How They Can Help

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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

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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

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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 »

Facts about Heel Pain

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Facts about Heel Pain Heel pain is one of the most common foot conditions I treat every day. Surprisingly, it is also one of the conditions patients have the most misconceptions about – both its cause and its treatment. Many patients believe heel pain is associated with a bone spur when, in fact, heel pain… Read more »

Foot Calluses

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Foot Calluses are gross and ugly – I know! The blog guidelines recommend that I have lots of pictures in my blog.  But I’ll spare you this time. No one wants to look at foot calluses. A foot callus can be gross, ugly and embarrassing…no one wants to have one let alone see pics of other… Read more »