Our Podiatry Blog Offers an Inside Look at Treatment and Trends

Have you been frantically trying to find a way to relieve the pain or treat your issue at home? Not all information is created equal. At Sierra Foot and Ankle, we regularly update our blog with reliable information to help keep your feet healthy (and keep you pain-free).

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How to Escape Heel Pain While Training for Prison Hill The team at Sierra Foot & Ankle want you to stay safe if you are participating in any of the Escape from Prison Hill trail races, training for the event, or during any running program you happen to be following. In the event you develop a case of heel pain, Dr. Melhuish and her team will be happy to get you back on your feet!
How Foot Posture Influences Heel Pain Dr. Melhuish discusses how foot posture influences and can cause heel pain. If you need help with a foot problem, Sierra Foot & Ankle can provide it!
Get Proper Shoes for Dealing with Heel Pain Can’t get into the holiday spirit due to foot pain? Here’s how to “hack” your existing shoes to feel less pain in your heels and other areas of your feet.
Relieve Black Friday Foot Pain Ice, elevation, massage, foot baths, and stretches should nurse your feet back to health after a long day of standing, says Victoria L. Melhuish, DPM.
Drink Water to Avoid Dehydration and Foot Pain If you drink more water, you may be less likely to suffer from a gout attack. Sierra Foot & Ankle advises you to stay hydrated to keep the pain away.
Home Habits to Relieve Pregnancy Edema If you’re expecting and your ankles are painfully swollen, you can do simple things at home to help! Dr. Victoria Melhuish discusses relieving edema.
Finding Lumps and Bumps: What Are Osteochondromas? Ever discovered a hard, bony lump on your foot near a joint and wondered what it was? Dr. Victoria Melhuish discusses an uncommon cause: osteochondromas.
Heel Pain Stretches to Save Your April Fool’s Pranks Heel pain is no joke, not even for April Fool’s Day. Use these stretches from Dr. Victoria Melhuish to prevent the pain from ruining your pranks.
Foot Pain Got Your Attention? - and slowing you down? Discover what's causing your foot pain and bring your daily life so much discomfort. Victoria L. Melhuish, DPM specializes in healing your feet!
8 Not-So-Fun Facts about Plantar Fibromas Plantar fibromas are painful lumps in the arch of your foot that develop over time, says Victoria L. Melhuish, DPM, from Sierra Foot & Ankle.