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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…
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Flip-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…
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Hammertoes: 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…
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Will 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.…
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Shin Splints

EUP Shin splints are a common injury among athletes, especially runners, dancers, and those who engage in high-impact sports. They…
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Osteomyelitis

EUP The definition of the disease called osteomyelitis is an infection of bone. There are two sources of this disease.…
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Foot 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…
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Achilles Tendon Injuries

EUP The Achilles tendon is located in the back of your leg. It begins at the back of your calf…
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Four 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…
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4 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…
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Pretty 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…
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Getting 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…
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Happy Retirement, Dr. Feldman!

EUP Our very Dr. Marshall Feldman will be bringing 40 years of practice to a close this April. In his…
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Spring 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…
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6 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…
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Should 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…
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4 Causes Of Itchy Feet

EUP Itchy feet can make you crazy, whether it happens at night, after exercise, or during the workday. There are…
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Understanding 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…
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What 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,…
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6 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…
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How 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…
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Gout 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
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Is 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…
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Dr. 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…
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4 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…
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Do 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…
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Can 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…
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How Do Podiatrists Remove Cracked Heels?

EUP There are plenty of articles describing home remedies that anyone can try out for their cracked feet – pumice…
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What 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…
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What’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…
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5 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,…
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How 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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