by drbetschart | Jun 15, 2021 | Foot pain
Two of the most well-known and common nerve conditions in the body are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and sciatic nerve pain. If you have had either of these, you know how painful and persistent they can be. Nerve conditions are common in the feet as well. One of the telltale... by drbetschart | Jun 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Much of the devastation caused by the Coronavirus is because of how extremely contagious it is. Certain germs are more contagious than others. And as far as the foot is concerned, fungus and viruses are the two most common germs that lead to problems. Fungus in the... by drbetschart | May 27, 2021 | Foot pain, joint pain
If you are experiencing pain on the ball of your foot, you may have a common condition we see every day. You may feel like you are walking on a ball or something raised. Women over the age of 40 are most prone to this symptom. An injury is rarely the cause of this... by drbetschart | May 12, 2021 | The Expert
By Paul J. Betschart, DPM What Is Arthritis? Arthritis is a medical term that describes inflammation of a joint; swelling and tenderness are common symptoms. Joints are areas where 2 different bones contact one another. Some joints allow for motion to occur and some... by drbetschart | May 12, 2021 | The Expert
By Paul J. Betschart, DPM Who is this for? People with bunions that may have failed conservative care and are considering surgical treatment. Who is this not for? People looking for a miracle cure or are chasing the latest fads in bunion treatment. The bunion... by drbetschart | May 12, 2021 | The Expert
Who is this for? People suffering with pain from their bunion deformity that aren’t ready for, or cannot have surgical correction. What is a bunion? The bunion deformity, technically termed Hallux Abductovalgus or HAV for short, is much more than just a bump of bone... by drbetschart | May 11, 2021 | The Expert
By Paul J Betschart, DPM, FACFAS Who is this for? Anyone who is suffering from heel pain and is looking for the best way to treat it at home. Who is this not for? People looking for an instant cure, pill poppers and those unable or unwilling to follow simple... by drbetschart | May 11, 2021 | Foot pain
If you stop to think about it, it is rather amazing what our feet do for us throughout our lifetime. Anyone who can get through life unaffected by a foot problem is incredibly lucky. When a foot problem does arise, we usually ask our feet to plow through in spite of... by drbetschart | May 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
There are many places in the foot where bone spurs can develop. One person might have pain from a spur, while another might not feel anything. Some spurs are obvious, like the ones on the top of the foot, whereas most can’t be seen. The only way to discover any of the... by drbetschart | May 4, 2021 | Foot pain, Neuropathy
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common and well-known condition. You or someone you know has probably had it. What isn’t so common, and definitely not known by the majority of people, is a condition called tarsal tunnel syndrome. It’s essentially the foot’s version of...
