Most people are so busy during the New Years that their personal health often takes a backseat to business deadlines and family obligation, especially when our feet are the main focus and are most involved in our everyday movement. The holidays are a time of stress for everyone especially when we are running around getting errands done. One ankle sprain can cause a huge problem to our everyday challenge, especially foot problems. However, the good news is that the majority of foot conditions is treatable and only exists for the time being!

Here are some of the problems most people often ignore, each of which can lead to significant issues down the road if not managed properly.

Ankle Sprains

Anytime that we are on our feet our ankles can sprain from activities such as grocery shopping, gathering presents at the mall, or even running around the kitchen getting dinner together. No matter how it will occur, it is important to see your foot doctor as soon as possible to get pain relief. Ignoring ankle sprains results in repeated ankle sprain injuries and chronic ankle instability.

Heel Pain

Heel pain can result from one broken bone, tight Achilles tendon or pinched nerves. Though wearing high heels are not truly the actual cause of bunions, it can increase the risk of getting bunions. Read more about the TRUE FACTS ABOUT BUNIONS and find out how to avoid it. If you think you may be at risk for getting bunions, visit a podiatrist as soon as possible. Let a foot and ankle specialist help diagnose and treat the true cause of your heel pain. You could save thousands of dollars in the future.

Big Toe Stiffness Pain and Achilles Tendinitis

As cartilages in the big toe joint wears down and leads to arthritis, some people may feel the condition as the worsens over time. Big Toe stiffness may result in bunions as well as foot deformity. By visiting a foot and ankle specialist, a treatment plan can be established to help prevent long term problems.

Physical activities, especially strenuous ones such as playing soccer, tennis, and going hiking can cause stress to the foot and heels. The result? Pain and tenderness of the heels or foot. By treating the symptoms early, you can diagnose the symptoms to prevent an Achilles tendon rupture which can be a far more significant injury.

Ingrown Toenails

Most people tend to ignore or address their ingrown toenails until they visit the nail salon per say. When not handled properly at home, the nail can puncture the skin allowing harmful bacteria to enter the body. By visiting your doctor after the problem has been addressed, a quick procedure can take place that will end the pain and permanently cure the ingrown toenails before it gets infected.