When you’re dealing with foot pain, taking a trip down the shoe aisle at a local pharmacy or big-box store seems like a quick and easy solution. The shelves are lined with a wide variety of insoles promising comfort, support, and pain relief. But is a one-size-fits-all insole really enough to address your unique foot problems?

You've probably heard it a hundred times: if you have a foot or ankle injury, you should put ice on it. It’s a go-to piece of advice, but have you ever stopped to wonder why? Does a bag of frozen peas really make a difference, or is it just something we’ve always been told to do?

At Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists in Gastonia, we believe in providing clear, actionable advice that our patients can trust. So, let’s get to the bottom of it: can ice really help foot injuries?

It can strike any time: You take a step, bend your foot, and a sharp, unwelcome pain shoots through your arch, heel, or the top of your foot. A quick search online will give you a list of potential culprits: plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, maybe a stress fracture, but what does any of this mean for you?

In this blog post, we’re going to take a look at common reasons for why your foot hurts when you bend it, but more importantly, we’ll take a look at solutions to help you identify the causes of your unique pain and get you back on track to healthy movement.

For many, a pedicure is a simple act of self-care and a moment of pampering and relaxation. But if you are living with diabetes, that visit to the nail salon can come with a lot of questions and concerns. Can a simple pleasure put your health at risk? Can you safely get a pedicure if you’re a diabetic?

You’re getting out of the shower and you notice a small, whitish spot on your toenail that you swear wasn’t there last month. Or maybe it’s an annoying, itchy patch of skin between your toes that just appeared after a weekend at the lake. Your first question is likely, "Where did this come from?" Your second is almost always, "How long has this been here?". Your third? “Is this serious?”

Sweaty, damp feet can be an annoyance but can they also pose a danger to your health? Dr. Thurmond Lanier sheds light on the truth and provides tips to deal with sweaty feet in Gastonia, NC, and beyond.