Our Podiatric Blog

Truth be told, most cases of heel pain out there tend to be relatively minor, and thankfully temporary. You notice some discomfort, so you take a few days to put your feet up and rest. Maybe you find yourself a pair of more comfortable shoes. Within a week, maybe two,...

Nobody likes hearing that surgery is the only way forward to eliminating bunion pain. In fact, some people are so afraid of the possibility that they’ll put off consulting with an expert as long as they possibly can. (Trust us: this approach never pays off.) What you...

Fall is a great time to start up many sports, but it can also be a risky time for sports injuries. Dr. Cory Pilling has tips for preventing foot and ankle injuries this autumn.

If you want to successfully overcome any challenge in life—sports, career, or even medical conditions—you need a game plan. And you need to stick to it. That’s especially true when it comes to peripheral neuropathy, a progressive condition that afflicts millions of...

When we first mention “laser therapy” as an option to our patients with chronic pain, we’re used to getting some funny looks—generally starting with moderate confusion or surprise that morphs into mild nervousness. “Laser therapy? What’s that? Does it … hurt?” Hey, we...

Sure, we may be a little biased. But in our book, not much beats the late spring and summer in the Magic Valley and Southern Idaho. For starters, the weather is perfect, especially if you love to spend as much time as possible outdoors. There’s also the location: most...