Loosen Up: Stiff Big Toes Get Complicated

Loosen Up: Stiff Big Toes Get Complicated

Stress and stiffness can have major negative effects on your life, from heart problems to general distress. That’s why staying flexible and relaxed—figuratively and literally—is important. Milford’s third annual Restaurant Week this October 5 could be a good way to do...
Should Your Teen Have Bunion Surgery

Should Your Teen Have Bunion Surgery

Taking care of your family’s health means sometimes you have to make tough choices for your kids’ welfare and comfort. Warm, nice spring weather means teens are back outdoors and being active, so your son or daughter is more likely to develop problems that cause foot...
The Foot Issues that Lead to Teen Bunions

The Foot Issues that Lead to Teen Bunions

Teens love spring break. It’s time off from school and a chance to escape to somewhere warmer, or at least to hang out with friends. Hamden schools still have a little time before their break, but you can bet teens are thinking about it now! This is especially true if...
Break in Your Football Cleats

Break in Your Football Cleats

After Labor Day weekend is the official start to the football season! Preseason games began in early August, but September 4 will see the first game of the regular NFL season. Fall also starts school football. Kids everywhere, from pee-wee players to college starters,...
Causes of Ball of Foot Pain

Causes of Ball of Foot Pain

For the most part it is easy to take action when you have minor aches and pains. A pain reliever can ease a headache, icing can soothe inflamed muscles after activity, and rest does a body good when recuperating from a strenuous day. When pain arises in your foot, and...