Dr. Brian Nagy | Nagy Footcare - Part 6

Articles by Dr. Brian Nagy

Types of Shoes to Wear to Avoid Getting an Ingrown Toenail

| November 11th, 2017

Posted In: Ingrown Toenails

The type of shoes you wear is often the most telling factor when it comes to diagnosing specific problems with your feet, including ingrown toenails. Your feet are often stuck inside your shoes for 8 to 10 hours a day, sometimes longer. Being trapped in this dark, moist environment with little airflow can cause bacteria […]

8 Foot Care Tips to Prevent Bunions

| November 3rd, 2017

Posted In: Bunions, General Foot Care

Bunions are ugly and cause foot pain, potentially leading to trouble walking or even standing.  Bunions are bony bumps that form on the sides of your feet where your big toe joins the rest of the foot. Bunions sometimes also form on the outer edge of your foot where your pinkie toe joins your foot. […]

Common Foot Problems in Children: What to Do and When to Worry

| November 1st, 2017

Posted In: Children, Foot Problems

Does your child complain that they’re feet hurt? Because feet grow fast during childhood, kids sometimes suffer from growing pains, the most common childhood foot problem. There are other childhood foot problems that are fairly common, but some are serious and should be addressed by your podiatrist as soon as possible. If you have questions or concerns […]

How to Treat Overpronation That Causes Foot Pain While Running

| October 29th, 2017

Posted In: Foot Problems, General Foot Care, Running

When you run, you put between four and seven times your body weight of pressure on your feet, knees, hips, and back. If you have an imbalanced running gait, either over- or under-pronating, that pressure can lead to damage to your feet and ankles. This foot pain while running can lead to compensation elsewhere in […]

When Should You Seek Medical Treatment for an Ingrown Toenail?

| October 19th, 2017

Posted In: Ingrown Toenails

Are you suffering from the pain of an ingrown toenail? This fairly common foot problem occurs when the edge or corner of your toenail starts to grow into your skin instead of over it and are most often seen in the big toe. They are usually caused by improper trimming of your toenails but can also […]

Does Your Child Suffer from Flat Feet That Results in Foot Pain?

| October 17th, 2017

Posted In: Children, Foot Problems, General Foot Pain

A child’s foot is normally round and chubby looking at birth. As soon as they reach the age where they start to move, their feet begin to change shape. While their feet are still somewhat flat, they are becoming more defined and their arch begins to form. The more they walk and stretch their feet, the […]

Bunion Treatments to Try at Home Before Visiting a Foot Doctor

| October 17th, 2017

Posted In: Bunions

Bunions are a common foot disorder, with 23% of Americans over the age of 18 and 36% over the age of 65 living with painful bony bumps on the joint between their big toe and the rest of their foot. In many cases, you can take care of your feet with some minor lifestyle adjustments and […]

What Foot Problems May Reveal About How Well You Take Care of Yourself

| October 12th, 2017

Posted In: Foot Problems

Your feet are the foundation of your body and take you wherever you want to go. If you’ve ever had foot problems that caused you to experience chronic foot pain, then you know just how much this can negatively affect your life. Did you know that your feet are also an indicator for how healthy […]

How the Form and Function of Your Feet Contribute to Your Foot Pain

| October 10th, 2017

Posted In: General Foot Pain

Your feet support your body with every step you take. If you start to experience foot problems causing you pain on a regular basis, it can have a dramatic effect on your quality of life. Foot pain can have many causes. Even though everyone’s feet are structurally the same, the way they walk and carry their […]

What to Do if Custom Orthotics Are Causing You More Foot Pain

| October 6th, 2017

Posted In: HyProCure Treatment, Orthotics

Have you been using conservative methods to treat your foot pain? Perhaps you have already tried soaking your feet, massaging your feet and legs, taking aspirin, applying cold packs or warm packs, and you still have pain. When those at-home treatments don’t work, it’s time to seek help from your New Hampshire podiatrist. Whether the cause of your […]