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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - Don't Let Spring Break Turn Into a Bone Break: Metatarsal Stress Fractures on the Rise in Gastonia - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Transitioning from winter rest to spring exercise can put you at risk of a metatarsal stress fracture if you aren’t careful.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - Don't Let Spring Break Turn Into a Bone Break: Metatarsal Stress Fractures on the Rise in Gastonia - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>OTC pain medications only mask the pain of a stress fracture, potentially giving false confidence and making the injury worse.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - Don't Let Spring Break Turn Into a Bone Break: Metatarsal Stress Fractures on the Rise in Gastonia - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Imaging and focal point testing are two ways we can identify stress fractures in the metatarsal region.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - Beyond "Icing It": Treating Chronic Heel Pain with Stem Cell Treatment in Gastonia - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>If putting ice on a foot or ankle injury isn’t cutting it, it may be time to look into regenerative medicine at Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists in Gastonia.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - Beyond "Icing It": Treating Chronic Heel Pain with Stem Cell Treatment in Gastonia - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Heel pain can be an acute condition or chronic, and this is what differentiates between plantar fasciitis and plantar fasciosis.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - Beyond "Icing It": Treating Chronic Heel Pain with Stem Cell Treatment in Gastonia - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>While stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine in general can be a benefit for certain foot and ankle conditions, addressing biomechanical concerns is also a top priority.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - More Than a Pedicure: Managing Onychomycosis and Winter Toe in the North Carolina Humidity - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Workboots and other footwear may be a breeding ground for a serious fungal infection that requires more than a pedicure to resolve.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - More Than a Pedicure: Managing Onychomycosis and Winter Toe in the North Carolina Humidity - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Biofilm is a slimy film that forms due to bacterial growth, and it can prevent OTC topical medications from effectively treating fungal infections.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-24</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - Resolution Burnout: Why Doing Too Much, Too Soon Leads to Chronic Heel Pain - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Fitness resolutions and goals are great, but doing too much, too soon, can lead to foot and ankle injury, pain, and disability.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - Resolution Burnout: Why Doing Too Much, Too Soon Leads to Chronic Heel Pain - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Fitness boot camps in the Gastonia area can be great, but overdoing it may actually harm your fitness goals.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-27</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - Why Your $20 Pharmacy Inserts Might Be Hurting Your Back - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Drugstore inserts might offer a lot of promises, but they can lead to back pain and worse!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - Why Your $20 Pharmacy Inserts Might Be Hurting Your Back - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>When your feet are misaligned, store-bought inserts can make the problem worse and cause joint pain in other areas of your body.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - Why Your $20 Pharmacy Inserts Might Be Hurting Your Back - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Machines that check your feet at pharmacy locations only provide the most basic information about the condition of your feet. A thorough exam by a podiatrist is always recommended.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-13</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - The "Slipper Syndrome": Why Your Cozy House Shoes are Failing You This Winter - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Slippers and socks may be comfortable around the house, especially during the winter months, but they may be causing damage to your feet!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - The "Slipper Syndrome": Why Your Cozy House Shoes are Failing You This Winter - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Working from home often means wearing whatever footwear you want, but this can lead to changes in your foot health and functionality.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - The "Slipper Syndrome": Why Your Cozy House Shoes are Failing You This Winter - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Having your feet assessed by a podiatrist at Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists in Gastonia can reduce the potential for foot problems caused by slippers, socks, and other house shoes.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.footandanklegastonia.com/blog/is-your-cracked-heel-hiding-a-serious-health-risk-a-podiatrists-view-in-gastonia</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-12-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - Is Your Cracked Heel Hiding a Serious Health Risk? A Podiatrist's View in Gastonia - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cracked heels are common during the winter, but they can signify a more serious threat to your overall health.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - Is Your Cracked Heel Hiding a Serious Health Risk? A Podiatrist's View in Gastonia - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pain is a common side effect of heel fissures resulting from dry skin. Unfortunately, the biomechanics of worsening heel fissures can play a crucial role in making the problem worse.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - Is Your Cracked Heel Hiding a Serious Health Risk? A Podiatrist's View in Gastonia - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Orthotics can help to balance out the foot and relieve pressure placed on heel fissures.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.footandanklegastonia.com/blog/the-unseen-hazard-of-gaston-countys-black-ice-season-why-a-quick-slip-is-rarely-just-a-sprain</loc>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - The Unseen Hazard of "Gaston County's Black Ice Season": Why a Quick Slip is Rarely Just a Sprain - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Black ice on roadways can lead to slips, falls, and sprained ankles, but in some cases, seemingly minor injuries can hide more serious, hidden effects.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - The Unseen Hazard of "Gaston County's Black Ice Season": Why a Quick Slip is Rarely Just a Sprain - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>What looks like a simple bruise following a sprained ankle may hide more serious micro-tears that can lead to more serious issues.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - The Unseen Hazard of "Gaston County's Black Ice Season": Why a Quick Slip is Rarely Just a Sprain - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Chronic ankle instability is just one possible side effect from an untreated ankle sprain after a slip and fall on black ice.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-11-18</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - My Ankles Are Swollen: Should I Worry? - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Many people in Gastonia and the surrounding area experience swollen ankles, but is this a cause for concern? Our podiatrists have the answers!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - My Ankles Are Swollen: Should I Worry? - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pregnancy is just one of many common causes of swollen ankles.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - My Ankles Are Swollen: Should I Worry? - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The vascular system contributes heavily to the management of fluid buildup around the body, including in the ankles.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - My Ankles Are Swollen: Should I Worry? - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Gout can be a contributing factor when it comes to ankle swelling</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - My Ankles Are Swollen: Should I Worry? - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Regenerative medicine like stem cell therapy can be used to address foot and ankle concerns related to ankle swelling.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - My Ankles Are Swollen: Should I Worry? - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Finding relief from ankle swelling requires an exam, diagnostic testing, and targeted treatment</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - Can You Get Athlete's Foot During the Winter? A Deep Dive from Your Gastonia Podiatrists - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Athlete’s Foot is common during the summer, but it can become a real problem during the winter as well.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - Can You Get Athlete's Foot During the Winter? A Deep Dive from Your Gastonia Podiatrists - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dry skin can be an issue during the winter, but you might be dealing with something more serious.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - Can You Get Athlete's Foot During the Winter? A Deep Dive from Your Gastonia Podiatrists - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Work boots may keep you warm when working outdoors in the winter, but they can be a breeding ground for all kinds of fungal issues.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - Can You Get Athlete's Foot During the Winter? A Deep Dive from Your Gastonia Podiatrists - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Skin creams and moisturizers may sound like a good idea, but they only add fuel to the fire when dealing with a fungal infection on your feet.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.footandanklegastonia.com/blog/how-do-your-feet-change-as-you-get-older-carolina-foot-and-ankle-specialists-has-the-answers</loc>
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      <image:title>Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Blog - How Do Your Feet Change as You Get Older? Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists Has the Answers! - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Age-related foot changes don’t have to lead to pain and disability. Dr. Lanier and Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists in Gastonia have some insight to share no matter how old you are.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>With fall arriving in the Gastonia area, sports season is heating up as the temperatures drop. This also means that sports injuries are becoming more common.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Retail insoles for your shoes may be less expensive than custom orthotics, but which solution is best for your feet?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Custom orthotics are designed to work with your body’s specific mechanics to regulate and correct problems.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>With guidance from our practice’s expert podiatrists, you can get back to doing the things you love.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ice is a common home treatment for foot and ankle injuries, but is it really sufficient? Our podiatrists break down the facts.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Spending time outdoors can be great to stay active, but it can also be one of the most common places where foot and ankle injuries occur.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Never apply ice directly to your skin. Instead, use an ice pack or similar protective barrier.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bending your foot is a common maneuver that you use everyday, but it shouldn’t cause pain.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hiking around Crowders Mountain or any other outdoor areas in the Gastonia region can mean serious trouble for your feet if you aren’t preapred.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Arthritis in your feet and ankles can really put a damper on your leisure time.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Is it safe to get a pedicure as a diabetic? Our care team at Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists has answers for our patients in Gastonia.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A loss of sensation in your feet can be the result of peripheral neuropathy and may lead to complications when receiving a pedicure as a diabetic.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Receiving a pedicure as a diabetic doesn’t have to be dangerous when you take the right precautions.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A medical pedicure is sometimes the best option for people with diabetes.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Fungal infections on your foot can start off slow, but they may also race along with little warning.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Some forms of fungal infections act like marathoners, slowly and steadily creeping along to cause damage.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Humidity in Gastonia, NC, and around the Carolinas can boost the potential for fungal infections to develop, especially during the summer months.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Damp socks can turn into fungal infections, possibly leading to further complications.</image:caption>
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