Proactive Foot Care For Athletes
posted: Mar. 02, 2022.

Pounding pavement, intense box jumps, PR deadlifts…we couldn’t do the activities and exercise we love without healthy feet and ankles. Of course, feet and ankles are also prone to injury. Read more
Preventing Blisters on Your Feet
posted: Feb. 14, 2022.

A blister can be a real nuisance. It can make it uncomfortable to walk around, let alone try to go on your run. Fortunately, there are some simple things you Read more
The Most Common Cause of Heel Pain
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

Are you suffering from heel pain that makes you feel uncomfortable while walking or running? At Pivotal Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Dr. Russell Grimes, Dr. Ben Olsen, and Dr. Ross Read more
What Are Fallen Arches?
posted: Jan. 27, 2022.

Fallen arches, better known as flat feet, are more common than you might realize. While many people have flat feet and don’t even know it, others are dealing with regular Read more
How To Prepare For Bunion Surgery
posted: Jan. 21, 2022.

How bunion surgery from your podiatrists in St. Joseph, Kansas City, and Independence, MO, can help you when you have bunions. If you suffer from bunions, you already know how they Read more
Foot Fracture vs. Broken Bone
posted: Jan. 19, 2022.

The simple answer is that there is no difference between a fracture and a break. From shattered bones to hairline cracks, any damage done to the bones of the feet Read more
Arthritis and Your Feet
posted: Dec. 30, 2021.

Is the pain and stiffness you’re experiencing in your feet and ankles caused by arthritis? If arthritis is left untreated, it’s possible that your symptoms could become so severe that Read more
The Benefits Of Visiting A Podiatrist
posted: Dec. 15, 2021.

How your podiatrists in St. Joseph, Kansas City, and Independence, MO, can help you and your feet Your podiatrist is an important part of your healthcare team, and there are many Read more
Treating Your Corns
posted: Dec. 13, 2021.

From running miles to wearing shoes that are too loose or too tight, there are many reasons why you may develop a corn. A corn is your skin’s way of Read more
Should I Get Custom Orthotics?
posted: Dec. 03, 2021.

Our feet are often overworked and underappreciated. They do so much for us and yet we often take them for granted unless they start to cause us issues. Whether you’re Read more
What To Do About My Sweaty Feet?
posted: Nov. 24, 2021.

Sweating occasionally is normal. It could be a particularly hot day or you could simply be hitting your workout hard. In these instances, sweating isn’t just normal, it’s expected; however, Read more
Splinters in Your Feet
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

Getting splinters in the feet is fairly common. Of course, some people wonder if they can simply leave a splinter in their foot and let it work itself out. Others Read more
Finding Relief From Painful Bone Spurs
posted: Oct. 22, 2021.

Bone spurs may develop on your foot over time and cause severe pain. Recovering from this health issue requires a careful approach and a myriad of different treatments. Understanding each Read more
Help for a Broken Ankle
posted: Oct. 08, 2021.

A broken ankle, or an ankle fracture, is often caused by rolling the ankle, rotating the ankle, tripping, or falling. A fractured ankle is when one or more bones of Read more
Signs of a Broken Toe
posted: Oct. 07, 2021.

A broken toe is one of the most common minor injuries that you can suffer. However, sometimes, it can prove difficult to tell whether or not you actually have a Read more
High Blood Pressure and Your Feet
posted: Sep. 27, 2021.

Whether you are concerned about high blood pressure or you already have been diagnosed with this chronic condition you may be surprised to hear that it can also impact your Read more