California Podiatrist Blogs About Current Leg and Foot Health Topics

Perhaps you recently suffered a sports-related injury. Perhaps your child broke his ankle on the school playground. Perhaps you want to learn more about the latest trends in running shoes. Perhaps you are bothered by arch pain. Perhaps you are worried about foot complications stemming from diabetes. Whatever your situation, we believe you will find something that addresses your concerns by reading our blog posts. Our blog is written by our knowledgeable California podiatry team to provide you with insights into the health issues you face.

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  • How Fungal Toenails Affect Your Health Fungal toenails may seem like a superficial issue—and they do cause embarrassing changes in the appearance of your nails—but there is actually more to the story than that alone. This fungal infection can lead or contribute to a host of other physical issues. All of this highlights the importance of coming in and seeing Dr. Danciger for treatment at the earliest possible opportunity. When you do, be sure to inquire about laser therapy to eradicate toenail fungus!
    Date: 07/18/2018 Category: Toenail Problems
  • Treating and Preventing Pump Bump Pump bump—technically known as Haglund’s deformity—is a condition that can lead to pain in the back of the heel, and especially if you often wear high-heeled footwear. Dr. Harvey Danciger takes the time to discuss this problem, including treatment options and prevention techniques so you can avoid the pain in the first place!
    Date: 06/12/2018 Category: Heel Pain
  • Easing Pain in the Top of the Foot Experiencing pain in the top of your foot? Dr. Harvey Danciger can help! Learn why it’s important to have the condition properly diagnosed and how you might be able to find the relief you need at home. If rest and ice isn’t working, you might benefit from more advanced treatment, such as the laser therapy Dr. Danciger offers.
    Date: 05/15/2018 Category: General Foot Care
  • Bunion Treatment Bunions are progressive deformities, which means they will only continue to worsen if left untreated. This can cause a lot of pain and keep you from your favorite activities, so a better option than not addressing the problem is to seek professional bunion treatment from Harvey Danciger, DPM in Palm Desert, CA.
    Date: 04/24/2018 Category: Bunions
  • Child Foot Development: What to Watch For Proper foot development is a critical part of ensuring the long-term health and mobility of your child. But how will you know when problems emerge? Dr. Harvey Danciger, DPM explains.
    Date: 03/22/2018 Category: Foot Deformities
  • Healing Foot & Ankle Injuries with Laser Therapy Want to recover quicker from a foot or ankle injury? Laser therapy from Dr. Danciger could be the answer! This advanced treatment can help you find relief from your foot and ankle pain. Even more than that, laser therapy stimulates and accelerates your body’s natural healing processes at the cellular level.
    Date: 02/14/2018 Category: Laser Therapy
  • Why Healthy Nerves are Important for Feet Your feet use each of the three kinds of nerves—autonomic, motor, and sensory—in different ways. Dr. Danciger discusses why it’s important to keep them healthy for optimal foot function and health.
    Date: 01/10/2018 Category: Peripheral Neuropathy & Nerve Pain
  • Why Your Heel Hurts Dr. Harvey Danciger explains the most likely reason your heels hurt—alongside some other common possibilities.
    Date: 12/22/2017 Category: Heel Pain
  • How Diabetes Affects Feet Dr. Danciger discusses how diabetes affects foot health, and what you can do to stay safe if you have the disease.
    Date: 11/16/2017 Category: Diabetic Feet
  • How Not to Let Neuropathy Interfere with Life Neuropathy can interfere with your life if left unaddressed. Taking certain measures can help reduce the risk of serious problems.
    Date: 10/13/2017 Category: Peripheral Neuropathy & Nerve Pain
  • Running with Bunions: Protect Yourself from Pain Running with bunions can be painful, but Dr. Harvey Danciger shares tips to keep you on track and keep bunions symptoms at bay.
    Date: 09/07/2017 Category: Bunions
  • Get Rid of Fungal Toenails If you have toenail fungus, you want to get rid of it as fast as possible. Dr. Harvey Danciger discusses treatment options to clear up your nails quick!
    Date: 08/18/2017 Category: Laser Therapy
  • Try These At-Home Tips to Manage Neuropathy Dr. Harvey Danciger shares tips to manage symptoms of burning, tingling, and numbness for those living with neuropathy.
    Date: 07/05/2017 Category: Peripheral Neuropathy & Nerve Pain
  • Heel Pain: A Running Partner Many runners experience heel pain. Dr. Harvey Danciger explains why the repetitive stress of running can result in painful heels.
    Date: 06/06/2017 Category: Heel & Arch Pain
  • RICE Will Help You Heal Dr. Harvey Danciger explains what RICE therapy is and how this technique helps injuries heal.
    Date: 05/03/2017 Category: Sports Injuries
  • Conditions Treated by Custom Orthotics Podiatrist, Dr. Harvey Danciger, describes the many foot conditions that custom orthotics are able to treat.
    Date: 04/04/2017 Category: Footwear
  • Laser Treatment for Pain When pain and swelling aren’t responding to conservative treatments, laser therapy could be the solution over surgery. Dr. Harvey Danciger explains.
    Date: 03/06/2017 Category: Laser Therapy
  • Protect Your Feet Year ‘Round Daily foot care is important to keep your feet healthy. Dr. Harvey Danciger describes how you can protect your feet from injury and harm.
    Date: 02/01/2017 Category: General Foot Care
  • Conditions Conducive for Metatarsal Surgery There are underlying conditions that can lead to undergoing metatarsal surgery. Learn what’s behind your metatarsalgia from Dr. Harvey Danciger.
    Date: 01/05/2017 Category: Athletic Injuries
  • Teen Foot Troubles Dr. Harvey Danciger explains tarsal coalition and Sever’s disease – two foot conditions that can occur in teenage feet.
    Date: 12/01/2016 Category: Children's Feet