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Can Bunions Be Corrected Without Surgery?
EUP Bunions are a very common and often inherited deformity of the foot. They appear as a protrusion on the…
Read MoreFlip-Flops Pose Multiple Foot Problems
EUP Summer weather often means the tendency for many to favor flip-flops and sandals over their normal shoes. Flip-flops often…
Read MoreHammertoes: A Look At Remedies And Surgical Procedures
EUP Hammertoe is a term used to describe a group of toe deformities. You can have a hammertoe, mallet toe…
Read MoreWill Ingrown Toenails Heal Left Untreated?
EUP Ingrown toenails are not only painful, but they can also lead to other complications and even compromise your health.…
Read MoreShin Splints
EUP Shin splints are a common injury among athletes, especially runners, dancers, and those who engage in high-impact sports. They…
Read MoreOsteomyelitis
EUP The definition of the disease called osteomyelitis is an infection of bone. There are two sources of this disease.…
Read MoreFoot And Ankle Injuries In Basketball
EUP Foot and ankle injuries are a commonly encountered during basketball play. Recently, stars like Stephen Curry and Kobe Bryant…
Read MoreAchilles Tendon Injuries
EUP The Achilles tendon is located in the back of your leg. It begins at the back of your calf…
Read MoreFour Common Podiatry Conditions Where Surgery Is An Option
EUP Surprisingly, many patients do not associate the word surgery with the word podiatry. There seems to be a misconception of sorts that…
Read More4 Funny Fairytales Debunked About Foot Fungus Treatment
EUP When it comes to what you can get away with regarding your feet, it seems as if the internet…
Read MorePretty Pedicures Can Lead To Pesky Problems Later On: What You Need To Know
EUP We know that your natural reaction during the summer is to dash to the nail salon to get the…
Read MoreGetting To Know Dr. Sarah Haller
EUP At Essex Union Podiatry, we are excited to be adding Dr. Sarah E. Haller to our ranks. We sat down with…
Read MoreHappy Retirement, Dr. Feldman!
EUP Our very Dr. Marshall Feldman will be bringing 40 years of practice to a close this April. In his…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning 101: A How-to Guide On Whipping Your Feet Into Shape For Summer
EUP Although it may not feel this way for many, summer is, in fact, just around the corner. The days…
Read More6 Quick-fix Tips For Treating Cracked Heels
EUP Managing and curing dry, cracked heels is simple and affordable at home with routine foot care and regular observation…
Read MoreShould I See A Podiatrist Or An Orthopedist? Get The Facts On These Fancy Foot Doctors
EUP Choosing between a podiatrist and orthopedist for your foot or ankle care often involves the type of medical condition…
Read More4 Causes Of Itchy Feet
EUP Itchy feet can make you crazy, whether it happens at night, after exercise, or during the workday. There are…
Read MoreUnderstanding Ankle Sprain Versus Ankle Break
EUP When an ankle injury occurs, knowing the difference between an ankle sprain and ankle fracture is an important part…
Read MoreWhat Is The Best Toenail Fungus Treatment?
EUP Toenail fungus, medically known as onychomycosis, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can cause thickened,…
Read More6 Alternatives To Running (That Won’t Cause Shin Splints)
EUP Updated 8/15/2023 by the Essex Union Podiatry Team Shin splints can be a frustrating setback for runners, hindering their…
Read MoreHow To Tell If You Have Plantar Warts
EUP Updated 8/12/2023 by the Essex Union Podiatry Team Plantar warts, while relatively common, can be a source of discomfort…
Read MoreGout Diet: Foods To Eat And Foods To Avoid With Gout
EUP If you have gout, you know how painful it can be. Odds are, you
Read MoreIs It Cold Feet…Or Something More?
EUP Wintertime is the time to break out the snow boots and the funky socks. Your feet might look like…
Read MoreDr. Haller Featured On TLC’s “My Feet Are Killing Me”
EUP Not to worry? Dr. Sarah Haller isn’t going anywhere. She?ll be right here at Essex Union Podiatry, providing top-notch foot and…
Read More4 Common Causes Of Heel Pain
EUP Do you know what the most common foot and ankle problem is? Its not bunions, flat feet or Achilles tendon tears. Its simple…
Read MoreDo Podiatrists Cut Toenails?
EUP Podiatrists are the specialist doctors to see for patients who require specialized diagnosis and treatment for pains and conditions related to…
Read MoreCan A Podiatrist Remove Dead Skin?
EUP Dead skin at the bottom of the foot is something you might not want to think about, but letting…
Read MoreHow Do Podiatrists Remove Cracked Heels?
EUP There are plenty of articles describing home remedies that anyone can try out for their cracked feet – pumice…
Read MoreWhat Does A Podiatrist Do?
EUP We see doctors all our lives, so we’re generally pretty familiar with the role of general doctors and when…
Read MoreWhat’s The Difference Between A Podiatrist And A Chiropodist?
EUP When patients need specialized foot and ankle care, doctors generally recommend that they see a podiatrist. Podiatry is the focused…
Read More5 Natural Remedies To Treat Athlete’s Foot At Home, According To Podiatrists
EUP Athlete’s foot is a type of fungal infection that can cause painful symptoms like itching, redness, peeling of the skin,…
Read MoreHow to Correct Foot and Ankle Pain When Walking
EUP At some point in our lives, many of us encounter the discomfort of foot or ankle pain. It's a…
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