Pronation is a term that podiatrists Heidi M. Christie, DPM and Chanda L. Day-Houts, DPM use to talk about the natural way your foot strikes the ground. It makes a difference what position your foot and ankle are in when they make contact. That position – and how your foot behaves after contact – can […]
Did you know that foot pain can often be traced to a problem with your arch? That natural curve in your foot is a bit of a marvel of nature – but it can become your arch enemy when it’s injured or strained. Anatomy of a foot arch So what’s so marvelous about the arch […]
What separates the tennis player from the football jock; the marathon runner from the weekend hiker? How about the soccer enthusiast from the baseball pro? Well, one of the most important things that make all of these athletes different is the shoes on their feet. Athletic shoes help prevent injury There’s a reason different kinds […]
Many people suffer from fungal toenails. Fungus can make toenails so unattractive! If you’ve just spent an entire summer keeping them covered and out of sight, resolve to fix the problem now. Fast, effective treatment for fungal toenails is available at Montgomery Foot Care Specialists in Alabama’s River Region. Traditional treatments In the past, we […]
Let’s say you’re having trouble walking. Gradually, over the previous weeks or months, you’re not able to keep up like you used to. Your feet are tired. Walking has been causing you foot pain that you can’t really explain. There could be several reasons for foot pain. One reason that you want to address as […]
If you’re planning a last hurrah summer vacation or a fall getaway, Dr. Chanda L. Day Houts and Dr. Heidi M. Christie encourage you to start thinking about how your feet will feel about it. Hopefully, your vacation will be a time to relax and recharge. But whether you travel to your destination by plane, […]
Heel pain is one of the most common reasons people visit Dr. Heidi M. Christie and Dr. Chanda L. Day-Houts at Montgomery Foot Care Specialists. It can happen to anyone who’s on their feet a lot or who otherwise stress their feet through running, wearing unsupportive shoes, or even carrying around too much weight. So […]
There’s a disease that tends to make its presence known wherever there are groups of children. Like the common cold, it’s spread around through direct contact, which children are getting a lot more of now that they’re back in school. And this fall, along with ideas about science, math, technology, and the arts, kids are […]
How is it back-to-school time already? Montgomery kids are happily sporting their new backpacks, new shoes (if you haven’t gotten those yet, click here for tips on buying shoes for kids), and hopefully a fresh new attitude that has them looking forward to a great academic year! All of us at Montgomery Foot Care Specialists […]
If you like great food and drink, then August is a great month to be in Montgomery, Alabama. For 10 days, from August 10-19, you and all of us here at Montgomery Foot Care Specialists have the opportunity to explore some new tastes and nab some great deals at restaurants and cafés all across the […]
