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Heel Pain Treatment Options
posted: Jun. 14, 2018.
Are you dealing with heel pain? If so, you aren’t alone. Foot pain, particularly heel pain, is one of the most common complaints and most people will deal with pain Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Choose the Best Shoes and Socks for Your Child's Developing Feet
posted: Jun. 01, 2018.
While it might not be something you think about often (or at all), the health of your child’s feet is important. Your child is growing by leaps and bounds and Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Taking Care of Aging Feet
posted: May 14, 2018.
As you age, it becomes even more important to take care of yourself, especially your feet. Foot health tends to decline in seniors for many reasons, including: ∙ Years of walking ∙ Improper footwear ∙ Poor circulation ∙ Diseases related Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Are You Dealing With Bunions?
posted: Apr. 27, 2018.
What is a Bunion? Are you dealing with a bunion? A bunion is a protrusion of the bone at the base of the big toe. While a bunion may seem like Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Dealing with Hammertoes
posted: Apr. 17, 2018.
A hammertoe is one of the most common toe conditions, usually stemming from muscle imbalance in which the joints of the second, third, fourth or fifth toe are bent into Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Growing Pains
posted: Apr. 02, 2018.
If your child has ever complained of not being able to sleep at night due to leg pain, he or she may be experiencing what many people refer to as Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Foot Odor
posted: Mar. 16, 2018.
The feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body, which means they have the ability to sweat profusely. With your feet encased in your shoes all Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Foot Care for Runners
posted: Mar. 05, 2018.
If you're a runner, it goes without saying that your feet take the brunt of the punishment. In fact, for runners the feet are more vulnerable to injury than any Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Flat Feet
posted: Feb. 20, 2018.
The arch structure of our feet determines how we walk, which means our arches need to be both sturdy and flexible in order to adjust to different walking surfaces. For Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
How to Minimize Diabetic Foot Problems
posted: Feb. 13, 2018.
People with diabetes are prone to foot problems, often developing from a combination of poor circulation and nerve damage. Damage to the nerves in the legs and feet diminishes skin Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Corns and Calluses
posted: Jan. 16, 2018.
Corns and calluses are thick, hardened areas of skin that develop in response to your body's natural defense to repeated pressure or friction. While neither condition presents a long-term or Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
What Are Bunions?
posted: Jan. 05, 2018.
A bunion is an abnormal, bony prominence that develops on the joint at the base of your big toe. As the big toe joint becomes enlarged, it forces the toe Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Bone Spurs
posted: Dec. 18, 2017.
Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, can occur anywhere in the skeletal system, and the feet are no exception. Bone spurs are simply overgrowths of bone, which most commonly form Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Athlete's Foot
posted: Dec. 04, 2017.
Athlete's foot is one of the most common fungal infections of the skin and is frequently seen in our office. Whether you've had it or not, it's important to understand Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Welcome to Our Blog
posted: Dec. 04, 2017.
Welcome to the Blog of Dr. Diresta and Dr. Barnes, DPM, MPH Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a podiatrist in the Newburyport, MA area, we’re excited Read moreCategory: Welcome Blog