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Don’t Let Heel Pain Hobble Your Goals
We’re a little more than a month into the beginning of the year, which is also about the time you start to see many well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions crash into the ditch. Those packed gym parking lots start to thin out a bit, certainly. If you are still working...
Treating Fungal Toenails – Get a Fresh Start for Your Feet!
The beginning of any new year presents an ideal opportunity to make a fresh start by establishing goals and plans to achieve them, then putting those plans into action. For many, these New Year’s resolutions are related to areas like diet, exercise, and finances....
Recognizing and Treating Ingrown Toenails
Understanding the root cause of a problem – and an ingrown toenail definitely qualifies as a problem – is key to not only being able to resolve it, but also prevent it from happening in the first place. And if you are suffering from painful ingrown toenails, you’ve...
Ingrown Toenails: A Dangerous Problem for Diabetic Feet
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with diabetes, then you likely already know to look for some specific warning signs and symptoms that might indicate it’s time to visit a podiatrist. Anything from a simple fungal infection to common foot deformities can...
Athlete’s Foot is Not Just for Sports Lovers
Ever get that itchy, flaky feeling on your feet? You’re not alone! Far from being a plague just for the sports-lovers, about 70 percent of Americans will experience athlete’s foot at least once in their lives. We’ve even seen estimates that suggest as many as 1 in 10...
Explaining Nail Fungus: Fingers vs. Toes, Causes, Treatments, and More
At first glance, skin and nail conditions might not seem to be as concerning as some of the other foot and ankle problems we resolve for patients here at Wilks Advanced Foot Care. There usually isn’t intense pain and the risk of surgical intervention is quite low. But...
Summertime Is Prime Time for Fungal Toenail Infections
Summer’s not over yet! Although the kids will be back in school very shortly—in some places, they already are—we should still have plenty more glorious, gorgeous days and nights left in 2019 before winter returns for good. While you’re busy making the most of the time...
Tight Shoes Can Lead to Ingrown Toenails
You probably already know that shoes play an important role in protecting feet and keeping them safe. But were you aware that ill-fitting footwear can cause a host of issues for your lower limbs? It’s true! Shoes shouldn’t be either too loose or too tight. When you...
Can Custom Orthotics Get Rid of Your Heel Pain?
Sometimes, heel pain can be just that – a pain. You might have felt this annoying discomfort in the morning as you take your first steps (what a nice way to wake up, huh?), or you might be experiencing a stabbing pain in the back of your foot every time you finally...
Healthy Hiking With Heel Pain
Hiking and heel pain are not a fantastic mix, but Wilks Advanced Foot Care in Roseburg has helpful tips for experienced and beginning hikers alike.
March Madness and Heel Pain
Spring is finally here, and so is the excitement of March Madness. The season is well underway, and basketball fans across the nation are looking forward to the tournament finals. Indeed, this year’s games were full of upsets and memorable moments. And we certainly...
Fungal Nails
For a lot of us, winter season is more of a blessing than anything else. Whenever the snow starts to fall, then we are finally able to easily hide our embarrassing fungal toenails from the world. Bring on the thick socks and heavy boots – we will make sure this ugly...