As we start the new year, perhaps you made a resolution to begin a new fitness routine. Making sure that your lower legs and feet are in top shape may save you a lot of aggravation in the long run. Podiatrists are thought of as mainly foot doctors, but their scope of practice encompasses the health of your lower legs as well. Our podiatrist in Tavares, FL, Dr. Breanna Ferguson from Mid Lake Foot and Ankle, wants to ensure the health and safety of your lower appendages so that you can enjoy all activities in the new year without being limited due to pain.
What conditions would I see a podiatrist for?
The last 2 years have been hard. And the last thing on many people's minds was the health of their feet. We get it. Because of these stressful times, however, some issues regarding your lower legs and/or feet may have crept up that you ignored but now feel that it is time to address. Some reasons that may benefit you by visiting our podiatrist in Tavares, FL are:
- Relief of pain: Foot pain can impair so many things. Getting to the root cause of your foot pain is critical. It may be from plantar fasciitis, a bunion, or a fungal infection just to name a few. Often, what is causing you to experience pain in the foot will have a simple solution.
- Damage to nerves: Regarding the lower leg and foot, damage to nerves can lead to the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy in which you have decreased sensation in the foot. This in turn can lead to many other conditions such as blisters, sores, and infections if not promptly treated. This condition is usually seen in patients with diabetes, but there may be other causes. Your podiatrist will figure out what is causing this decreased nerve sensation in the foot and help you to manage it.
- Better, easier movement: You may be a candidate to get a custom orthotic made for your shoes that will place pressure on appropriate places during running and walking that may reduce current discomfort or prevent future problems.
- Circulation problems: When blood is having trouble getting to your lower legs and feet, you may experience symptoms such as cold and clammy feet, a feeling of pins and needles, or painful cramping in the feet. A podiatrist is skilled at addressing such issues.
- Trauma: Any kind of injury to your foot or ankle such as a fracture can be set right by a podiatrist.
Contact us to start the new year off right regarding the health of your feet
There are more benefits to visiting a podiatrist than those listed above. Take care of your feet. They support the entire weight of your body when you are standing, walking, and running. Schedule a consultation with our podiatrist in Tavares, FL, Dr. Ferguson from Mid Lake Foot and Ankle by calling (352) 432-8434.