Ice is often referred to when considering treatments for foot injuries or conditions. It serves to reduce pain by reducing the inflammation that causes it. There are many icing products that are available for purchase. But there are also some options that you can whip up by putting together items … [Read more...]
To Heal the Heel: An In-Depth Look at Heel Spur Treatments
A heel spur can be seen on an x-ray. It shows up as a hook on the heel bone where it is attached to the plantar fascia. Plantar fasciitis may or may not be an accompanying condition. Heel spurs can usually be successfully treated non-surgically if detected early. The goal of any treatment … [Read more...]
Sun Exposure and Your Feet: Don’t Forget the Sunscreen
When the days start to get sunny and the out-of-doors beckons, the shelves at the local pharmacy start filling up with the latest selections of sunscreen. We buy them up by the armfuls and commence applying some level of promised protection to our faces, arms, hands, backs, and legs. But what … [Read more...]
Toenail Fungus: The Answer to “Why?”
Toenail fungal infections are caused by one of three types of fungi: dermatophytes, yeasts, or molds. Dermatophytes grow on the skin, hair, and nails. They are the most common cause of toenail infections. They come in contact with the skin by way of clothing, shoes, nail clippers and files, … [Read more...]
Summer Sandals Expose Your Toes…AND Your Toenail Fungus
There’s Spring, and then there’s Summer. It will be here before you know it. If you have neglected your toenail fungus because your toes have been out-of-sight-out-of-mind inside those heavy socks and closed-in cold weather shoes, you still have time to get your tootsies in summertime sandal … [Read more...]
Gout Control May Be As Simple As Mouth Control
Gout, or gouty arthritis, is a painful form of arthritis characterized by sudden burning, stiffness, inflammation, and swelling. It happens when a build-up of uric acid in the blood causes crystals to form and deposit around a joint, usually a big toe. One reason why your blood might have high … [Read more...]
PinPointe™ Footlaser™: A 21st Century Remedy for an Ages-Old Problem
The PinPointe™ Footlaser™ is the first fully FDA-cleared laser for the treatment of toenail fungus. While there are other treatment options available to those suffering from toenail fungus, there are solid reasons for choosing PinPointe™ Footlaser™ treatment. PinPointe™ Footlaser™ treatment… is … [Read more...]
Walking or Running – How to Keep Your Feet Happy
Interestingly, the current American Heart Association/American College of Sports Medicine standards call for able-bodied adults to do moderate-intensity exercise (such as brisk walking) for at least 30 minutes on five days each week or intense aerobic exercise (such as running) for at least 20 … [Read more...]
Dr. Jeffrey L. Burmeister at Jacksonville Foot & Laser Celebrates 25 Year!
Jacksonville, FL – January 27, 2014 – To celebrate 25 years in business, Dr. Jeffrey Burmeister at Jacksonville Foot & Laser invites you to schedule an appointment at 2762 Dunn Avenues, Jacksonville, FL 32218 for all of your foot care needs! When it comes to the newest advancements in … [Read more...]
