Runner’s toe is a very real diagnosis. When your toe repeatedly slams into the box of your shoe, your nail experiences stress that can cause bleeding under the nail. Your toenail turns black as a result. Black toenails aren’t dangerous to your health, but they can be painful and ugly. ...
Despite having a key role in supporting your body’s mobility, your feet may not be tops on your mind when you think about exercising. But if you have flat feet, strengthening exercises may prevent foot problems now and in the future. At Foot and Ankle Care of Passaic in Lodi, New Jersey,...
Generic orthotics are readily available at your local drugstore or sporting goods store. You may get a little extra arch support and cushioning from these basic versions, but since they aren’t made for your foot in particular, you won’t get much more. If you have problems like plantar fasciitis, shin...
November is National Diabetes Month δΈ€ a time to focus on diabetes awareness, prevention, and treatment. Today, our team is discussing how diabetes affects your feet and what strategies you can implement to help avoid foot-related complications of diabetes. Slow-healing wounds (ulcers) and peripheral neuropathy are two foot conditions common in those...
They’re ugly, often painful, and highly contagious. True, plantar warts are not usually of serious medical concern, but they are a real nuisance. At Foot and Ankle Care of Passaic, Sean Rosenblum, DPM has been helping patients remedy and ankle problems, including plantar warts, for nearly two decades. In this blog, he upacks...
Foot fungus is embarrassing and uncomfortable. To make matters worse, if you’ve had it once, you have a heightened risk of getting it again. The good news? You can take certain actions to counteract your risk for foot fungus and keep your feet infection-free. If you’ve had foot fungus before,...
The bulge at the side of your big toe known as a bunion is a common issue. In fact, up to one-third of adults in the United States develop at least one. You may be genetically prone to bunions or have certain traits, like flat feet, that make them more likely....
Though an ingrown toenail is a common occurrence and doesn’t appear to be a big deal, ingrown nails can make your life miserable in multiple ways. The toe can be so painful that it hurts to wear shoes or walk. The bad news is: Ingrown toenails often recur. The good news: You...
Everyone with Type 1 diabetes, and some with Type 2, need to take insulin to keep their blood sugar in the normal range. Keeping blood sugar balanced is the only way to prevent long-term complications that lead to vision loss, heart disease, kidney failure, and diabetic foot ulcers, the top...
Ankle sprains make up about 25% of all sports injuries. They can also affect non-athletes who step off of a curb wrong or trip while walking. If not treated properly and allowed to heal, ankle sprains can recur and cause long-term ankle instability. Podiatrist Sean Rosenblum, DPM, of Foot and Ankle Care of Passaic in...
Are you scheduled for foot or ankle surgery? The thought of undergoing surgery can be scary, but sometimes, it’s the best option to treat painful foot concerns from Achilles tendon injuries to bunions. While surgery eventually helps you get back to your favorite activities with less pain, recovery from foot...
As the years go on, you might expect the waistband of your jeans to fit a little snugger or your favorite tee to become a bit tighter. But you may not have expected to go through something similar with your shoes. The fact is, even adults’ shoes can feel too...
A hammer toe — also called a mallet toe — is a deformity that causes one or more toes to bend downward, like a hammer, instead of lying flat. Hammer toes usually form on the second, third, fourth, or fifth toe. Without treatment and proper foot care, hammer toes generally...
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) notes that the risk of foot problems and injuries goes way up in winter months, and you want to avoid problems if at all possible. Having a broken toenail, cracked heel, or fungal infection can really mess with your plans for...
It’s finally time to party for the holidays, and you want to do it right. You found the perfect dress, the perfect hairstyle, and the perfect high-heeled pumps — but you might want to question that word “perfect.” While a beautiful pair of shoes may have the lines, crafting, and...
If you have diabetes, you have a greatly increased chance of foot problems. To be precise, you have a one in ten chance of developing stubborn foot ulcers, and a 50% chance of ending up with debilitating foot pain related to your diabetic condition. At Foot and Ankle Care of...
Perspiration, or sweat, is your body’s way of regulating your temperature. Sweat is mostly water, and as it evaporates from the surface of your skin, it helps cool your blood and your entire body when you’re hot. The average person produces about one quart of sweat in a day, and...
Bone spurs are small, bony protrusions that grow slowly. Approximately 1 in 10 people has a bone spur on their heel, but they can form almost anywhere — including your toes, ankles, and the tops of your feet. About half the time, bone spurs don’t cause pain, and you may...
You’ve read up on everything from booster seats to school systems, but how much research have you done on kids’ feet? Your child’s feet grow rapidly every month after they’re born, and lots can go wrong as they develop. But how do you know when it’s time for your child...
Getting a diabetes diagnosis changes a lot about your life. Some things most people would anticipate, like monitoring your blood sugar and modifying your diet. But it can also come with unexpected adjustments, like a need for increased foot care. Here at Foot and Ankle Care of Passaic, Sean Rosenblum,...
Did you know that about 30% of sports injuries are ankle sprains? That makes this painful injury the most common musculoskeletal sports injury out there. And that only includes sprained ankles treated by medical professionals, meaning thousands more sprained ankles occur every year. Ankle sprains can range from severe to...
No matter what summer means to you -- surfing, hiking, or boating -- lighter footwear or bare feet can put you at risk for injury. If you develop a foot problem, such as blisters, a fungal infection, or even a sprained or twisted ankle, it can put a kink in...
Around 20% of people who make an appointment with their doctor for a foot problem have an ingrown toenail. These common injuries not only make it too painful to walk, but they also often lead to infection and other complications, especially if you have a health issue like diabetes. An...
Warts on your feet, also known as plantar warts, aren’t always as obvious as other types of warts. While many people think of warts as round, raised bumps atop the skin, warts on the feet grow inward because of the pressure placed on them when you walk. As a result,...
The heel is the largest bone in your foot, so when it hurts, it can affect every step you take. Heel pain can limit your activities and lead to referred pain as you adjust your gait to avoid the pain. Usually, heel pain is a result of injury or overuse....
Are your toenails crumbly or flaky? Crusted with yellow, white, or brown patches? Discolored and deformed toenails are not a good look. A fungal infection, called onychomycosis, is probably responsible. Left untreated, the infection can spread to your feet, too. Sean Rosenblum, DPM at Foot and Ankle Care of...
The bones that make up the skeleton appear hard and durable. But while the outer layer is just so, the inner tissue is spongy and riddled with small holes, akin to a honeycomb. And the tissue is in a constant state of flux, being torn down into its component parts,...
Between the pain of the injury and the inconvenience of reduced mobility, spraining your ankle once is enough to make you wary of spraining it again. However, without the right rest and care, a poorly healed ankle can lead to chronic instability that can cause repeated ankle sprains again and...
Corns and calluses might be unattractive, uncomfortable, and occasionally painful, but they actually protect your feet from repeated trauma. For example, if your shoes are just a touch too narrow or you have a structural issue like a bunion or hammertoe, part of your foot can rub against the inside...
When it comes to increasing your athletic performance, shoes can make a world of difference. The correct shoes can help you run faster, walk longer, and jump more efficiently. The right shoe can also improve your endurance and reduce discomfort after you finish your workout. However, finding specialized shoes can...
Whether you’ve contracted athlete’s foot or another type of foot fungal infection, there’s no doubt dealing with foot fungus is a drag. If you tend to get recurring foot fungus, one common cause is a weakened immune system. According to experienced board-qualified podiatrist Sean Rosenblum, DPM, of Lodi, New Jersey’s...
Waking up with foot pain can be extremely painful, but it’s also common. Most often, the cause is plantar fasciitis, a disorder in which the tissue that stretches across the bottom of your foot becomes frequently inflamed. Although this happens often with runners, anyone can experience it. The answer to...
Foot problems are common; they affect 75% of Americans at some point in their lives. Heel spurs and heel fissures, in particular, can take a toll on your feet if not treated. At Foot and Ankle Care of Passaic in Lodi, New Jersey, Dr. Sean Rosenblum and the rest of...
Are you living with diabetes? If so, you probably already know how important it is to eat healthy, take your medication, and keep your regular medical appointments. Did you also know you could be at risk of developing serious foot problems? This is because the blood sugar that circulates in...
Ingrown toenails are incredibly common, and all too often, they become infected and require treatment and removal by a qualified podiatrist. At Passaic Foot and Ankle, Dr. Sean Rosenblum helps patients with ingrown toenails regularly, right in the office. But, even better than excellent treatment is avoiding the ingrown toenail. ...
Let’s face it: high heels are fashionable. You probably love the way they look, but not the way they feel. Do you sacrifice comfort for fashion? Dr. Sean Rosenblum at Foot and Ankle Care of Passaic would like to you know more about what else you’re sacrificing by wearing high...
For such small areas, your feet are highly complex structures that contain 28 bones, 30 joints, and more than 100 ligaments, tendons, and muscles in each foot. All of these components work together to provide you with support, mobility, and range of motion — but the key here is that...
The fungal foot infection tinea pedis is commonly referred to as athlete’s foot, but you don’t have to be an athlete to catch it. You can get athlete’s foot simply by sharing a bath mat or towel — or even a bed — with someone else who has it. And,...
While your feet transport you from place to place all throughout the day, it’s your shoes that protect your feet, so it’s no surprise that shoes have been around a long time. In fact, the oldest preserved footwear is a leather shoe dating back to 3500BC. Shoes protect your feet...
Having diabetes is difficult enough, but many don’t understand how important it is to monitor the health of your feet to avoid many complications. You may encounter mild symptoms that are easily overlooked, but that can lead to things as severe as amputation if you’re living with diabetes. With Diabetes...
It would be no exaggeration to say that the health of your feet is critical under normal circumstances, but if you lead an active lifestyle, their function is paramount. Every day, your feet carry you through life, providing support, mobility, and balance for your entire body, which is no small...