Csrlivewell Podcast

Many of us spend all day on our feet, and it's estimated that 3 out of 4 adults have some sort of foot problem. We asked Dr. Martin Chaney, a podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon who works at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Alamo Heights, to determine when you should seek medical attention for those problem feet. Dr. Chaney answers our questions, and provides six tips for keeping those feet and toes healthy: What are some of the most common foot complaints that walk through your door? Overuse injuries such as tendinitis, heel pain called plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, arthritis. Acute injuries such as fracture and tendon tears are common all year round with the South Texas climate. We can be active all year long. A woman has a pair of shoes that complement an outfit, but ooh, do they hurt! Can shoes that hurt your feet lead to greater problems? Wearing any shoes that are hurting and putting your foot in an abnormal position can cause soft tissue injury and stress fractures. High heels are a frequent cause