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 to Help Your Hammertoes Hammertoes can be a persistent source of pain and irritation. Dr. Harvey Danciger in Palm Desert has advice for pursuing relief. -
Burning, Tingling Pain in Your Feet? Burning pain and tingling sensations in your feet are often related to nerve damage or injury. Click here to learn more! -
Changes In Activity Affect Heel Pain Heel pain can come from many different factors—even as a result of staying at home! Dr. Harvey Danciger in Palm Desert discusses why. -
Fungal Nail Treatment at Home The best treatment for fungal toenails does not come from home remedies, but there are still steps you can take to prevent the spread of an infection at home. -
Is Bunion Surgery Your Only Option? Questions about bunion surgery are very common. Dr. Harvey Danciger in Palm Desert has answers, and we always welcome new questions, too! -
Is Bursitis Bursting Your Bubble with Joint Pain? If a joint is causing you pain and stiffness, bursitis is one possibility. Harvey R. Danciger, DPM in Palm Desert, discusses this condition and what you can do about it. -
Answering Your Questions About Custom Orthotics Dr. Danciger takes the time to answer common questions about custom orthotics, including what they are, how they’re used, and if you might benefit from a pair. Get the answers to these—and other—orthotic FAQs in this blog post. Have any that aren’t addressed? Contact our office and we’ll be happy to answer them for you! -
Bunions: Inherited Faulty Foot Structure Many people want to understand why they have a bunion—and especially when they don’t wear high heels. Dr. Danciger takes the time to explain how this condition relates to inherited foot structures and what he can do to help you overcome your bunion problem. -
Everything You Need to Know About MLS Laser Therapy Patients are often surprised when we tell them chronic foot and ankle pain can be resolved with laser therapy. And this surprise is usually followed by many questions. Want to find out what MLS laser therapy can do for you? Read our blog! -
Neuropathy and Diet: Because What You Eat Matters What you eat matters – especially if you are living with peripheral neuropathy. But no worries! Dr. Harvey Danciger is here to help you put together a comprehensive diet plan that will keep your lower limbs healthy for as long as possible. -
Diabetes and Neuropathy: Finding the Correlation What does diabetes have to do with neuropathy? A lot, actually! And if you or someone you love is living with diabetes, caring for your feet should be top priority on your to-do list. Here’s is why … -
Dealing with Nerve Pain After Ankle Surgery Suffering from tingling, burning, or shooting pain long after your ankle surgery was supposed to get better? You could be dealing with nerve pain. -
Laser Therapy: A New Weapon Against Neuropathy Treatment sessions with the advanced MLS laser system have allowed us to restore our patients’ nerve function and decrease their reliance on pain medications. -
Plantar Fasciitis or Heel Spurs—What’s Causing Your Pain? These two conditions are closely connected—and often confused. Dr. Harvey Danciger of Palm Desert, CA explains these two common causes of heel pain. -
How to Finally Get Rid of Your Bunions Don’t live with bunion pain any longer! Dr. Harvey Danciger, DPM in Palm Desert explains how you can finally get rid of these unsightly and disabling foot deformities. -
What to Do About That Imaginary Pebble in Your Shoe If you feel like you’re always standing on a pebble or fold in your sock, you might have a Morton’s neuroma. Dr. Harvey Danciger explains what you should do about it. -
Exercises to Prevent and Treat Heel Pain Stretching is an important component of both prevention and treatment for heel pain. Dr. Danciger of Palm Desert shares some easy, effective stretches you can incorporate into your daily routine. -
Diagnosing and Treating Nerve Problems in Feet Dr. Harvey Danciger in Palm Desert is a nerve specialist who can help you identify and diagnose painful lower extremity nerve conditions, and also get the advanced treatment you need. -
What Causes Bunions? Dr. Harvey Danciger, podiatrist in Palm Desert, CA, explains some of the most common underlying causes and risk factors for bunions. -
Don’t Let Heel Pain Ruin Your Thanksgiving Run! Heel pain can really ruin a holiday—especially if you’re planning to join a turkey trot or other fun physical activity! If you think that might be you this Thanksgiving, Dr. Harvey Danciger, DPM, has the following suggestions.