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Stop Waking Up With Heel Pain: 5 Proven Relief Strategies

Tired of morning heel pain? Dr. Leonard Greenwald in San Jose, California, offers custom orthotics and personalized care to help you walk comfortably again.

Oct 20th, 2026

3 Warning Signs Your Ankle Instability Needs Professional Care

Constantly rolling your ankle? Discover the three warning signs that your ankle instability requires professional care from Leonard Greenwald, DPM, in San Jose, California. 

Oct 2nd, 2026

Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus: What You Should Expect

Dealing with stubborn toenail fungus? Learn what to expect from laser treatment, how it works, and how we combine therapies to help you achieve clear, healthy nails.

Sep 14th, 2026

What Is a Neuroma — and Why Does the Ball of Your Foot Hurt?

That burning pain in the ball of your foot might be a Morton's neuroma. Read on to learn why it happens, how to find relief at home, and when it's time to see our San Jose podiatry team for professional care.

Aug 11th, 2026

Ingrown Toenail Pain: 5 Signs It’s Time to See a Podiatrist

When does a painful ingrown toenail warrant a trip to the podiatrist? Use these five warning signs as a guide to when you should seek professional care for an ingrown toenail. Keep reading to learn more.

Jul 1st, 2026

What to Do About Clubbed Nails

If your nails look enlarged, curved over the fingertips, or unusually rounded, these changes may signal an underlying health condition. Here’s what to know about addressing clubbed nails.

Jun 1st, 2026

4 Reasons to Consider Orthotics as an Athlete

How could custom orthotics benefit your athletic performance, endurance, and recovery? Read for four key reasons sports orthotics make such a difference, and why you should consider investing in this type of foot and ankle support.

May 1st, 2026

How to Prevent Severe Bunion Pain

If you’re worried about pain from a bunion at the base of your big toe joint, follow these professional podiatry tips. With the right approach, you can prevent severe pain and stop your bunion from getting worse. Read more.

Apr 3rd, 2026

5 Ways to Prevent Foot-Related Diabetes Complications

Diabetes can cause complications for your foot health, threatening your mobility and wellness. Keep reading to learn five key ways people with diabetes can take care of their feet.

Mar 1st, 2026

New Year’s Resolutions: 5 Ways to Protect Your Feet From Injury

When you’re coming up with New Year’s Resolutions for 2026, why not start at your foundation — your feet? Read more for professional tips to keep your feet healthy and injury-free in the coming year.

Jan 1st, 2026

Don’t Let Foot Pain Ruin Your Holiday: A Survival Guide

If you live with chronic or recurring foot pain, your condition may make it hard to look forward to the holidays. This survival guide helps you balance your foot pain care needs with holiday traditions and festivities. 

Dec 1st, 2025

Are Your Feet Ready for Winter? 5 Tips for Healthy Feet

The change of seasons means different foot care habits. Keep reading for five professional tips for healthy feet this winter from our podiatry expert.

Nov 2nd, 2025

5 Habits for Preventing Diabetes-Related Foot Problems

Diabetes can cause problems with your feet. Without the right diabetic foot care, you risk infection and even more serious complications. Read to learn five essential habits around foot care that people living with diabetes should practice.

Oct 19th, 2025

Recovering from Hammertoe Surgery: What to Expect

Surgery can be the best way to release your hammertoe and straighten out the front part of your foot. What should you expect from your hammertoe surgery recovery? Read to learn more.

Sep 9th, 2025

How to Relieve a Severe Bunion Pain Flare-up

Bunions, a type of deformation that causes a bulge beneath your big toe, can flare up and cause severe pain. How can you relieve pain from a bunion flare-up? Read to learn more.

Aug 5th, 2025

5 Ways to Prevent Summertime Sports Injuries

It’s no fun to find yourself sidelined from summertime activities due to an inconvenient sports injury. Keep reading for expert advice on how to avoid sports injuries this summer, including what you should wear and how to prepare.

Jul 1st, 2025

It’s Pool Season! Protect Your Feet From Nail Fungus

When you’re cooling off at the pool, how should you protect your feet from highly infectious toenail fungus? Read on for tips and tricks from our expert podiatrist.

Jun 3rd, 2025

How Long Will My Orthotics Last?

Custom orthotics support your feet and ankles and can help you recover from foot problems without surgery. How long do orthotics last, and how do you know when to replace yours? Read on to learn more.

May 7th, 2025

Why Do My Toenails Look Warped?

Do your toenails appear bent, warped, or deformed? Several conditions can cause toenail deformity. Read to learn more, including what you should do next to restore your toenail health.

Apr 9th, 2025

My Heel Pain Keeps Returning. Can You Help?

Frequent, recurring, or persistent heel pain can leave you struggling with mobility and may indicate an underlying problem with your feet. Read to learn more about treatment for recurrent or chronic heel pain.

Mar 11th, 2025

Can You Prevent Hammertoe?

Are you at risk for hammertoe? What can you do to prevent foot and toe deformities and keep your feet looking and feeling great? Read on for professional podiatry advice on hammertoe prevention.

Feb 2nd, 2025

4 Simple Ways to Relieve Heel Pain

Do your heels hurt? Has heel pain been a problem for a while? Heel pain is one of the most common types of foot problems. If you’ve been living with heel pain and are ready for relief, read more about four simple and effective treatments.

Jan 14th, 2025

Are Bunions the End of Running for Me?

Runners sometimes experience foot deformation known as bunions. Do bunions mean the end of your running career or hobby, or can this podiatry issue be addressed? Read to learn about running and bunions.

Dec 1st, 2024

Help! My Toenail Cracked — What Should I Do?

It can be concerning when your toenail cracks. How should you treat it? Read on for expert podiatry advice on healing cracked toenails. 

Nov 5th, 2024

How Orthotics Help Diabetes-Related Foot Problems

Custom orthotic inserts for shoes provide needed support for patients with diabetes. Here’s how orthotics can reduce the negative effects of diabetes on your feet.

Oct 16th, 2024

Common Sports Injuries That Affect Your Feet

Are your feet or ankles at risk for sports injuries? Read to learn more about common sports injuries that affect your feet and what you can do to treat and prevent foot-related sports injuries.

Sep 12th, 2024

4 Conditions That Discolor Your Toenails

When you look at your toenails, are they the wrong color? Toenail discoloration can be a sign of underlying nail and foot issues that may need professional treatment. Read on to learn more.

Aug 4th, 2024

How to Get Rid of Chronic Heel Pain

Heel pain is common in adults and can become chronic. Read on to learn more about chronic heel pain and what you can do to find lasting pain relief.

Jul 7th, 2024

How to Prevent Stress Fracture Complications

Putting your body under pressure can result in fine stress fractures in the bones of your ankles and feet. Read to learn more about full recovery after a stress fracture and how to prevent future complications.

Jun 19th, 2024

Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs: How Are They Linked?

Foot conditions like plantar fasciitis can lead to complications like incurable heel spurs. How are these conditions connected? Read to learn more.

May 9th, 2024

5 Smart Reasons to Consider Custom Orthotics

What do you know about custom orthotics? Here are five reasons why it might be smart to switch to custom orthotic support for your feet.

Apr 1st, 2024

The Best Shoes for Reducing Bunion Pain

Bunions, bony deformities that appear at the base of your big toe, can make finding comfortable shoes a challenge. Follow the tips and tricks in this guide to find the best shoes to relieve your bunion pain. 

Mar 1st, 2024

3 Remedies for Hammer Toe

If you’re dealing with hammer toe, you need podiatry support to straighten out toes that become more bent and deformed over time. Read to learn more about effective treatments for hammer toe.

Feb 7th, 2024

Here's When to See a Doctor for Heel Pain

If heel pain is making it hard for you to stand, walk, or rest in comfort, when should you see a foot doctor? Read to learn more.

Jan 8th, 2024

Tips for Recovering After Bunion Surgery

Do you need bunion surgery? Surgery can be the best way to deal with this type of bony deformation of your forefoot. Read to learn more about bunion surgery recovery and how you can help your foot heal right.

Dec 13th, 2023

Diabetic? Serious Problems That Can Occur If You Don't Take Good Care of Your Feet

Are you aware of the risks diabetes poses for your feet? This National Diabetes Month, learn more about diabetic foot care and the serious podiatry complications that can result from unmanaged diabetes. 

Nov 13th, 2023

Toenail Fungus: Everything You Need To Know

Are you at risk for contagious toenail fungus? Keep reading to learn key information about how toenail fungus transmits between infected individuals, and how you can protect yourself from fungal infections.

Oct 9th, 2023

You Don't Have to Live with Unsightly Warts

Warts on your feet come from an underlying infection and may need professional intervention to get rid of. But, you don’t have to live with the embarrassment of visible warts on your toes, heels, or feet. Read to learn about your treatment options.

Sep 1st, 2023

Does Plantar Fasciitis Resolve on Its Own?

Plantar fasciitis commonly causes heel pain. If you have this podiatry condition, do you need professional treatment, or will the issue go away on its own? Here’s what you need to know about dealing with plantar fasciitis.

Aug 1st, 2023

The Role of Cortisone in Foot Care

Your feet and ankles can benefit from treatment with corticosteroids. How does cortisone help with your foot health? Read to learn more.

Jul 10th, 2023

Why Diabetics Should Take Extra Care of Their Feet

It’s always a good idea to take care of your feet. But people with diabetes need additional diabetic foot care. Read to understand why having diabetes means you need to take extra steps to care for and protect your feet. 

Jun 2nd, 2023

Can Bunions Be Corrected Without Surgery?

Bunions can cause significant foot discomfort and make it challenging to find shoes that fit. If you’re not ready for bunion surgery, do you still have treatment options? Read on to learn nonsurgical ways to deal with bunions.

May 1st, 2023

What Issues Can Orthotics Correct?

Orthotics are shoe inserts that can help with many podiatric problems, from hammertoes to fallen arches. Do you have a foot problem that’s treatable with orthotics? Read to learn more about the ways orthotics could benefit you.

Apr 3rd, 2023

My Toenail Fungus Is Embarrassing: Can You Help?

Toenail fungus can make your nails look discolored or misshapen, leaving you ashamed to show your feet. With professional podiatry care, you can get the help you need to banish toenail fungus! Keep reading to learn more.

Mar 9th, 2023

How to Prevent a Diabetic Ulcer

Living with diabetes puts your feet at risk. Diabetic ulcers and other foot issues can occur. Read on to learn more about diabetic ulcers and what you can do to protect your feet if you have diabetes.

Feb 17th, 2023

Is a Toenail Trauma an Emergency?

You’ve hurt your toenail. Is this an emergency? Read for the information you need to decide on the right next steps for your care and treatment after a toenail trauma.

Jan 8th, 2023

How to Protect Your Feet and Ankles from Sports Injuries

Sports help you stay in shape, but athletic activity can also result in sports injuries. Here are some key tips for keeping your feet and ankles safe and injury-free while you practice and compete.

Dec 8th, 2022

Types of Shoes That Make Bunion Pain Worse

Bunions are bony deformities of your foot, typically found at the bottom of your big toe. Poorly-fitting shoes can cause bunions, and some types of shoes can also make your bunion pain worse. Read on for information about bunions and footwear.

Nov 7th, 2022

Does Bursitis Resolve on Its Own?

If you’re dealing with painful bursitis in your shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, or foot joints, you probably want to know what to do to resolve your discomfort. Will bursitis pain go away without treatment? Read to learn more.

Oct 10th, 2022

All About the Achilles Tendon

Do you understand the function of your Achilles tendon, or calcaneal tendon, the band of tissue that connects your calf muscles to your heel bone? Achilles tendon injuries can cause heel pain and limit your mobility. Read to learn more.

Sep 13th, 2022

3 Types of Orthotics

Custom orthotics support your feet as you stand, walk, and sit. Read to learn more about the different types of orthotics available, and how you could stand to benefit from using these custom devices.

Aug 9th, 2022

Are You Cutting Your Toenails Properly?

Are you taking proper care of your toenails? Trimming your toenails properly can help prevent podiatry issues like ingrown nails and toenail fungus infections. Read on to learn the right way to cut your toenails!

Jul 12th, 2022

How Diabetes Affects Your Feet

Diabetes affects your blood sugar and can require changing your lifestyle, watching what you eat, and regularly checking your blood sugar levels. But did you know that diabetes can also cause significant risks for your feet? Read to learn more.

Jun 1st, 2022

How Long Does It Take to Heal from a Stress Fracture?

If you’ve experienced a stress fracture in your foot or ankle, it makes sense that you want to know how long it’s going to take to fully recover. Read to learn more about how to heal well from a stress fracture.

May 8th, 2022

6 Symptoms of Bunions

Could your feet problems be due to a bunion? Read to learn signs and symptoms of this deformation at the base of your big toe, and what you can do to restore the shape and comfort to your feet.

Apr 7th, 2022

Underlying Health Conditions That Are Linked to Clubbed Nails

The changes around your toenails and fingernails known as clubbing often occur due to underlying health conditions. Read to learn more about the causes of clubbed nails.

Mar 13th, 2022

Is Toenail Fungus Contagious?

If you’re having toenail fungus problems, you should know that toenail fungus can absolutely be contagious! Read on for more information about toenail fungus, and how you can prevent or address your issues.

Feb 1st, 2022

Is Plantar Fasciitis a Permanent Condition?

Plantar fasciitis causes heel pain, but you can resolve this painful foot condition with the right treatment. That’s right, your plantar fasciitis doesn’t have to last forever! Read on to learn more about treating plantar fasciitis.

Jan 5th, 2022

How Diabetes Can Take a Toll on Your Feet

People living with diabetes need to take extra care with their feet. Read to learn more about how diabetes can threaten your feet, and what you should do to protect yourself from future foot problems if you have diabetes.

Dec 8th, 2021

4 Reasons to See A Doctor if You Suspect a Bunion

A bunion is a bump that forms on the inside of your foot, near your big toe. Bunions can cause significant discomfort and may affect your ability to move. It’s important to see a doctor if you suspect you have a bunion.

Nov 5th, 2021

Little Known Causes of Heel Pain

Heel pain can make it difficult for you to walk comfortably, impacting your day-to-day activities significantly. Learn about little known causes of heel pain and how they can be addressed to give you back your freedom of movement.

Oct 11th, 2021

5 Sports Injuries That Affect the Feet

Your feet support the full weight of your body and are prone to many types of sports injuries. These injuries can be very painful and debilitating, taking you off the field or court and negatively impacting your training.

Sep 14th, 2021

How to Prevent Bunion Pain

A bunion is a bony protrusion on the side of your foot, at the base of your big toe, caused by bones in your foot being out of alignment. Bunions can result in discomfort, and, if untreated, can develop into more serious conditions.

Aug 15th, 2021

Why Is My Toenail Yellow and Crumbly?

Foot problems can affect how your feet look and feel, as well as your ability to stand and walk. Toenails that are dry and crumbly are not only unattractive, but can cause bothersome symptoms and may require professional treatment. Read on to learn more.

Jul 20th, 2021

Here's How Custom Orthotics Can Help Flat Feet

With flat feet, your soles don’t have the typical curve on the underside, allowing the entire bottom surface to touch the ground. This can cause knee and ankle pain. Learn how custom orthotics can help.

Jun 22nd, 2021

What Every Diabetic Should Know About Foot Care

Diabetes can cause damage to your nerves which can cause you to lose feeling in your feet. You can develop cuts, blisters, and sores that worsen without you knowing. If you’re diabetic, learn how best to take care of your feet here.

May 26th, 2021

Heel Pain: 5 Common Causes

Your feet are made up of a complex system of small bones, tendons, and ligaments that bear the weight of your body and flex in complex ways, allowing you to move. Learn about the causes of heel pain and what you can do about it.

Apr 16th, 2021

Do All Bunions Require Surgery?

If you have hallux valgus, better known as a bunion, surgery can help relieve the pain and deformity associated with the condition. Read on to learn if a bunionectomy is the right step for you.

Mar 10th, 2021

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment: What Are Your Options?

Wanting to understand more about your plantar fasciitis treatment options? A plantar fasciitis diagnosis can potentially cause you a lot of pain, making it necessary for you to look into the treatment options available nowadays.

Jan 7th, 2021

What Types of Disorders Do Podiatrist Treat?

Podiatry is a special field of medicine that focuses on diagnosing, managing and treating conditions related to the feet, ankles and lower part of the legs. Visiting a podiatrist is a great place to start when experiencing anything abnormal in the...

Jan 1st, 2021

Who Do I Go to for Foot Injury Treatment?

If you have a foot injury, you might be interested in getting foot injury treatment. However, it can sometimes be hard to tell where you should go for that. Choosing the right doctor or medical facility largely depends on the kind of injury.

Dec 6th, 2020

Do You Need Flat Foot Treatment?

Thinking you need to understand more about flat foot treatment? If your flat feet are causing you problems, then understanding what the available treatment options are is a great idea. While many people who are living with flat feet...

Nov 30th, 2020

When Do I Need a Foot Surgeon?

If you have pain in your foot, you may wonder if you need to visit a foot surgeon. That could help to reduce your pain if other methods did not work. Then you can live a better life. There are a few times when you may need to think about getting...

Nov 12th, 2020

How Can Arthritis Affect My Feet or Ankles?

When you are diagnosed with Arthritis in your feet or ankles, you are living with a condition that causes inflammation. This can lead to swelling, stiffness and overall pain. Since arthritis can make it difficult for you to perform your everyday...

Oct 31st, 2020

When to See a Doctor for Your Foot Injury

Experiencing a Foot Injury and unsure of when to have a doctor look at it? Foot injuries can be extremely difficult because the feet are responsible for so much. Having an injured foot can often limit a person’s ability to walk or even stand...

Oct 14th, 2020

4 Common Foot Injuries Athletes May Experience

Many athletes worldwide suffer from foot injuries. All types of athletes are at risk of sustaining foot injuries. Sports such as soccer, basketball, football and running are usually associated with various foot and ankle injuries.

Sep 30th, 2020

How Does a Podiatrist Diagnose and Treat an Ingrown Toenail?

Podiatry is the field of medicine that focuses on the feet, ankles and lower extremities. The specialists who work in this field are called podiatrists. They spend their days detecting, diagnosing and treating conditions ranging from broken toes to...

Sep 14th, 2020

What Are Hammer Toes? Information From a Foot Doctor

Wondering whether you should make a hammer toes appointment with a podiatrist so you can know for sure whether or not you have hammer toes? Good idea. When you do, during your appointment you will receive all of the information you need to...

Aug 31st, 2020

Signs You Need Bunion Treatment From a Podiatrist

Those who work in the Podiatry field often see many different foot ailments, but few are as painful as bunions. This issue affects adults of almost any age and lifestyle, and the pain and discomfort can hinder walking.

Aug 15th, 2020

Ten Signs It is Time to See a Podiatrist

A doctor who concentrates on caring for the foot is a podiatrist. This practitioner helps people deal with painful injuries and regulate chronic illness and fungal infections. Without some measure of intervention, a patient may experience...

Aug 5th, 2020

Exercises to Improve Hammertoes

Hammertoes is the bending or contracture of one or two joints of the toes. It occurs when the muscles of the toes are compacted, sometimes due to wearing the wrong footwear. Normal toes extend forward will a natural somewhat downward curvature.

Jul 23rd, 2020

5 Reasons to Visit a Podiatrist Immediately

The medical branch of podiatry is focused on treating disorders of the feet, ankles and lower legs. While many people experience pain in these parts of the body from time to time, people are often unsure when to seek medical care.

Jun 30th, 2020

What Is an Ingrown Toenail? 2

An ingrown toenail is an often painful condition involving a toenail and the surrounding skin. Several medical conditions can cause pain or infection in nail bed or skin surrounding the toenail, so a podiatrist is sometimes needed to identify...

Jun 15th, 2020

Questions To Ask a Podiatrist During an Appointment

Visits to a podiatrist can be a necessary but often overlooked aspect of a person’s health. There are numerous conditions of the feet, legs and ankles that podiatry can help treat.

May 31st, 2020

What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?

The feet are the foundation on which the body stands, which is why plantar fasciitis can be a problem. Many people experience pain in the bottom of the heel that can make it difficult to walk. However, the good news is that it can be treated.

May 14th, 2020

How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar to Remove Plantar Warts

Plantar warts are benign raised bumps that form on the heels or any weight-bearing part of the leg. It is caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), and since there is no cure for HPV, treatment typically focuses on removing the wart.

Apr 30th, 2020

Foot Doctor: Potential Signs of Lower Leg Issues

If you suspect you have lower leg issues, you should visit a foot doctor as soon as possible. You may not know how important your feet are until you develop serious foot problems. Daily routines may then become difficult and you may not be able to...

Apr 14th, 2020

How Does a Podiatrist Diagnose Stress Fractures?

One of the most common problems that doctors of podiatry encounter are stress fractures of the foot. A stress fracture is a crack in the bone. Repetitive physical activities can put pressure on the bone and cause it to crack.

Mar 31st, 2020

5 Tips From a Podiatrist on Treating an Ankle Injury

Ankle injuries are all too common, and many people still follow the outdated belief that pushing through the pain instead of visiting a podiatrist is the way to heal. A podiatry specialist can properly assign a grade level to an ankle injury and...

Mar 16th, 2020

What Is Plantar Fasciitis? [Ask a Foot Doctor]

A podiatrist, also known as a doctor of podiatric medicine, is a foot doctor. This kind of surgeon or physician can treat the ankle, foot and connecting parts of the leg. A podiatrist can help you if you have a foot condition like plantar fasciitis.

Mar 16th, 2020

What Is an Ingrown Toenail?

Learning more about an ingrown toenail, as well as how a podiatrist can help you when you are dealing with any type of foot-related problems is smart. Podiatrists can diagnose and treat a variety of disorders related to the foot, ankle and leg.

Feb 16th, 2020

Ask a Foot Doctor: Natural Heel Pain Relief

Looking for a foot doctor? When you are experiencing any type of discomfort or pain related to your lower legs, ankles and/or feet, then making an appointment with a podiatrist as soon as possible is your next step.

Feb 2nd, 2020

Is Flat Feet a Health Concern?

While many people think that they are living with flat feet, the majority simply have a low arch. A flat foot diagnosis is given to someone whose bones that are located in the arch of the foot have now collapsed.

Jan 14th, 2020

4 Reasons You May Need to Visit a Podiatrist

Learning more about how a podiatrist can help you is a great idea if you are currently experiencing problems with your feet and/or ankles. While not all podiatrists choose to focus in one particular area, many do, making it is important to find out...

Jan 2nd, 2020

These are Your Options to Remove Bunions

Thinking it is finally time for bunion removal? While bunions tend not to cause a lot of problems in the beginning stages, over time, bunions will only continue to worsen until treated. According to Cedars-Sinai, a bunion looks like a bump on the...

Dec 19th, 2019

What Causes Ankle Instability?

Ankle instability requires a proper diagnosis by a podiatrist. Podiatrists focus their attentions on treating patients who are experiencing problems with their feet, ankles and lower legs. This means if you are someone who injures your ankles often...

Dec 9th, 2019

How a Podiatrist Can Help Your Feet

A podiatrist helps patients with foot pain, discomfort and disabilities achieve better health and feel better each day. It is helpful to have a complete understanding of how a podiatrist can help patients to determine if scheduling a visit...

Nov 15th, 2019

What to Expect at Your First Podiatrist Appointment

The first visit with a podiatrist is intimidating for many patients as they are unfamiliar with what to expect. However, by learning more about the process many podiatrists use during the first appointment, you can calm any nerves you have...

Nov 5th, 2019

4 Important Geriatric Foot Care Treatments

Geriatric foot care treatments can be beneficial to the elderly. If you are currently in need of geriatric foot care services, then your next step is making an appointment with an experienced podiatrist. A podiatrist is a health care professional who...

Oct 30th, 2019

What Is a Heel Spur?

Learning more about what a heel spur is and how a podiatrist can help you is smart. A podiatrist is a health care professional who has decided to focus their attentions on preventing, diagnosing and treating problems taking place in the feet...

Oct 29th, 2019