Foot comfort at work is important for staying active and feeling your best throughout the day. Wearing the right shoes with proper support and cushioning can reduce strain and prevent discomfort. Gentle exercises that improve flexibility can help keep muscles and joints relaxed. Good foot hygiene, including keeping feet clean and dry, supports overall skin health. Home care, such as moisturizing and checking for any changes, can prevent small issues from becoming larger concerns. Additionally, taking time to elevate the feet after a long day may help reduce swelling and fatigue. A podiatrist can provide personalized recommendations, evaluate any concerns, and offer treatments to improve comfort. If you have foot pain during or from your workday, it is suggested that you consult a podiatrist who can offer effective relief, treatment, and prevention solutions.

While working on the feet, it is important to take the proper care of them. For more information about working on your feet, contact one of our podiatrists from Granite State Podiatry Associates. Our doctors will treat your foot and ankle needs.

Working on Your Feet

Standing on your feet for long periods of time can cause stress and pain in your feet. Your whole body may experience change in terms of posture, back pain, bunions, callouses and or plantar warts. There are ways to avoid these conditions with proper foot care, smart choices and correct posture.

Positive Changes

Negative heeled shoe – Choosing this shoe type places the heel slightly lower than the ball of the foot. These are great for overall foot health. Find shoes that fit you correctly.

Go barefoot – Our feet were not designed to be enclosed for all hours of the day. Try to periodically expose your feet to air.

Eliminate Pain

Foot Exercises – Performing simple exercises, incorporating yoga and doing stretches are beneficial. This will allow increased blood flow to the area and muscles of the foot.

Achilles tendon – Stretching the foot out flat on the floor will relax the calf muscles and tendon. These exercises can be performed almost anywhere. Make sure you add these exercises to your daily regimen. 

With a little bit of this information and knowing more about foot health, you will notice changes. Foot stretches and proper footwear will help with pain and prevent further issues.

If you have any questions please contact our offices located in Manchester and Bedford, NH . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.

An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of a nail grows into the surrounding skin, most often on the big toe, causing pain, redness, and swelling. This usually happens from cutting nails too short, rounding the edges, wearing tight shoes, or injuring the toe. If not treated, the area can become infected, leading to a condition called paronychia, where bacteria or fungi invade the skin surrounding the nail. This may cause pus, increased pain, and further swelling. In rare cases, complications like skin damage or deeper infections can develop, especially in people with diabetes. Mild cases can often be managed with conservative care. However, more severe cases with significant pain or infection may require more advanced medical treatment, including minor procedures to remove part of the nail and prevent recurrence. If you have a painful ingrown toenail, it is suggested that you see a podiatrist for effective relief and treatment solutions.

Ingrown toenails may initially present themselves as a minor discomfort, but they may progress into an infection in the skin without proper treatment. For more information about ingrown toenails, contact one of our podiatrists of Granite State Podiatry Associates. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenails are caused when the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh surrounding it. They often result in redness, swelling, pain, and in some cases, infection. This condition typically affects the big toe and may recur if it is not treated properly.

Causes

• Improper toenail trimming
• Genetics
• Improper shoe fitting
• Injury from pedicures or nail picking
• Abnormal gait
• Poor hygiene

You are more likely to develop an ingrown toenail if you are obese, have diabetes, arthritis, or have any fungal infection in your nails. Additionally, people who have foot or toe deformities are at a higher risk of developing an ingrown toenail.

Symptoms

Some symptoms of ingrown toenails are redness, swelling, and pain. In rare cases, there may be a yellowish drainage coming from the nail.

Treatment

Ignoring an ingrown toenail can have serious complications. Infections of the nail border can progress to a deeper soft-tissue infection, which can then turn into a bone infection. You should always speak with your podiatrist if you suspect you have an ingrown toenail, especially if you have diabetes or poor circulation.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices located in Manchester and Bedford, NH . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes inflammation of the joints and surrounding soft tissues. It commonly affects the small joints of the feet, leading to pain, swelling, and progressive deformity. This inflammation can make walking difficult and reduce overall mobility. Risk factors include family history, smoking, and long-term immune system dysfunction. Symptoms often include joint stiffness, especially in the morning, tenderness, swelling, and changes in foot shape over time. A podiatrist can help by assessing foot structure, providing supportive devices, recommending footwear modifications, and managing pain and pressure points. If you have RA, it is suggested that you consult a podiatrist who can help you to manage this condition and maintain mobility.

Because RA affects more than just your joints, including the joints in your feet and ankles, it is important to seek early diagnosis from your podiatrist if you feel like the pain in your feet might be caused by RA. For more information, contact one of our podiatrists of Granite State Podiatry Associates. Our doctors will assist you with all of your podiatric concerns.

What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s own immune system attacks the membranes surrounding the joints. Inflammation of the lining and eventually the destruction of the joint’s cartilage and bone occur, causing severe pain and immobility.

Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Feet

Although RA usually attacks multiple bones and joints throughout the entire body, almost 90 percent of cases result in pain in the foot or ankle area.

Symptoms

• Swelling and pain in the feet
• Stiffness in the feet
• Pain on the ball or sole of feet
• Joint shift and deformation

Diagnosis

Quick diagnosis of RA in the feet is important so that the podiatrist can treat the area effectively. Your doctor will ask you about your medical history, occupation, and lifestyle to determine the origin of the condition. Rheumatoid Factor tests help to determine if someone is affected by the disease.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices located in Manchester and Bedford, NH . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.

Practicing healthy foot care habits is essential for preventing infections and maintaining overall wellness. Washing and drying feet each day helps remove bacteria and moisture that can lead to problems, while trimming toenails properly reduces the risk of injury. Checking feet for cuts and sores allows early detection of issues before they worsen. Without proper care, conditions like fungal nail infections, ringworm, and hookworm can develop. Fungal nail infections cause thickened and discolored nails, ringworm is a contagious skin infection that creates itchy circular rashes, and hookworm is a parasitic infection that can enter through the skin. Risk factors include poor hygiene and walking barefoot in contaminated areas. If you have any of the above symptoms, it is suggested that you consult a podiatrist who can provide a proper diagnosis and treatment.

Everyday foot care is very important to prevent infection and other foot ailments. If you need your feet checked, contact one of our podiatrists from Granite State Podiatry Associates. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Everyday Foot Care

Often, people take care of their bodies, face and hair more so than they do for their feet. But the feet are a very important aspect of our bodies, and one that we should pay more attention to. Without our feet, we would not be able to perform most daily tasks.

It is best to check your feet regularly to make sure there are no new bruises or cuts that you may not have noticed before. For dry feet, moisturizer can easily be a remedy and can be applied as often as necessary to the affected areas. Wearing shoes that fit well can also help you maintain good foot health, as well as making it easier to walk and do daily activities without the stress or pain of ill-fitting shoes, high heels, or even flip flops. Wearing clean socks with closed shoes is important to ensure that sweat and bacteria do not accumulate within the shoe. Clean socks help to prevent Athlete’s foot, fungi problems, bad odors, and can absorb sweat.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices located in Manchester and Bedford, NH . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.