Cysts

Cysts are fluid-filled masses under the skin. Common cysts of the feet include synovial cysts, ganglia, and cutaneous mucoid cysts.

Most foot cysts are located under the skin, although occasionally they appear in tendon or bone. Synovial or ganglionic cysts are connected to a nearby joint or tendon, which makes them harder to treat. Mucoid cysts are not connected to a joint. Most cysts lead to mild pain as a result of the pressure created by wearing shoes. When any of these cysts enclose or press on a nerve, they can cause a sharp pain. X-rays, ultrasound, MRI, or CT scans are common methods for diagnosing cysts in the feet.

The best way to prevent cysts from forming is to wear well-fitted, comfortable shoes and avoid repeated foot injuries. Persistent ganglion cysts can be treated by numbing the area and extracting the fluid inside. A steroid or hardening agent may then be injected into the cyst to try to prevent it from filling again.

Call our InStride Family Foot Care at 704-786-4482 to schedule an appointment today.  We can evaluate your feet and determine the best course of action to alleviate your pain. We are located at 1022 Lee-Ann Drive Concord North Carolina.

Hint: Ensure you shoes fit your feet properly

 

Dry Skin

Did you know that Dry Skin is a problem that most people experienced? 

Check out these good tips on what you can do to prevent and/or heal your dry skin from Officite's video clip:

Dry Skin from Officite on Vimeo.

If you have any questions regarding to your feet, please do not hesitate to contact our InStride Family Foot Care at 704-786-4482. 

Stretches for Plantar Fasciitis

How to Stretch your Plantar Fasciitis?


Here are some tips from Dr. Kevin McDonald our InStride Family Foot Care podiatrist:

For additional questions, please contact our InStride Family Foot Care at 704 -786-4482 or visit at http://www.familyfootcare.info/

Medical Pedicures

Medical Pedicures from Officite on Vimeo.

If you have any questions regarding to your feet, please do not hesitate to contact our InStride Family Foot Care at 704-786-4482. 

Women's Feet

Women’s Feet from Officite on Vimeo.

If you have any questions regarding to your feet, please do not hesitate to contact our InStride Family Foot Care at 704-786-4482.

 

Corns

Corns are calluses that form on the toes because of bones that push up against shoes and build up pressure on the skin. The surface layer of the skin thickens, irritating the tissues underneath. 

Hard corns are usually located on the top of the toe or on the side of the small toe.
Soft corns resemble open sores and develop between the toes as they rub against each other.

Improperly fitting shoes are a leading cause of corns. Toe deformities, such as hammertoe or claw toe, also can lead to corns. 

Self-care for corns includes soaking feet regularly and using a pumice stone or callus file to reduce the size of the corn. Special over-the-counter, non-medicated, donut-shaped foam pads can be worn to help relieve the pressure and discomfort. For large or lasting corns, please contact our InStride Family Foot Care at 704 -786-4482. We can shave off the corns to help your feet feel and look better.

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Claw Toe

Image credit to orthosurgeon.co.za

Claw toe is caused by nerve damage from diseases like diabetes or alcoholism, which can weaken muscles in the foot. The term stems from the toes' appearance—toes that look like claws digging down into the soles. Claw toe may lead to the formation of painful calluses. Claw toe worsens without treatment and may become a permanent deformity over time.

Common symptoms of claw toe include:

• Toes bent upward from the joints at the ball of the foot.
• Toes bent downward at the middle joints toward the sole of the shoe.
• Corns on the top of the toe or under the ball of the foot.

Claw toe deformities are easier to repair when detected early. Splints or tape is used to hold the toes in correct position.

For additional questions, contact our InStride Family Foot Care at 704 -786-4482 or visit at http://www.familyfootcare.info/.