Tight ankles, calves, and foot pain can significantly affect mobility and comfort. To relieve these issues, certain foot exercises can be highly effective. One simple exercise is ankle stretches, where you gently pull the foot towards you, holding for several seconds to stretch the ankle. This helps release tightness and improve flexibility. To target tight calves, try calf stretches by standing with your hands against a wall and leaning forward to stretch the calf muscles. Another useful exercise is the towel stretch, where you sit with your legs extended, using a towel around the foot to pull it towards you, stretching both the calves and the foot. Additionally, rolling a tennis ball under the foot can alleviate tension and promote blood circulation. Regularly performing these exercises can help reduce pain, increase flexibility, and improve overall foot health. If you have sustained foot pain, it is suggested that you consult a podiatrist who can treat various foot conditions, and guide you on how to practice appropriate foot exercises.

Exercising your feet regularly with the proper foot wear is a great way to prevent injuries and build strength. If you have any concerns about your feet, contact Josef Elouze, DPM from Elite Podiatry. Our doctor can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Exercise for Your Feet

Exercise for your feet can help you gain strength, mobility and flexibility in your feet. They say that strengthening your feet can be just as rewarding as strengthening another part of the body. Your feet are very important, and we often forget about them in our daily tasks. But it is because of our feet that are we able to get going and do what we need to. For those of us fortunate enough to not have any foot problems, it is an important gesture to take care of them to ensure good health in the long run.

Some foot health exercises can include ankle pumps, tip-toeing, toe rises, lifting off the floor doing reps and sets, and flexing the toes. It is best to speak with Our doctor to determine an appropriate regimen for your needs. Everyone’s needs and bodies are different, and the activities required to maintain strength in the feet vary from individual to individual. 

Once you get into a routine of doing regular exercise, you may notice a difference in your feet and how strong they may become.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office located in (Holiday City) Toms River, NJ . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.

A broken toe can happen suddenly or develop over time. Common causes include stubbing a toe against furniture, dropping something heavy on it, falls, or sports injuries. Repeated pressure from running or jumping may also lead to small cracks in the toe bones. Symptoms of a broken toe include pain, swelling, bruising, tenderness, and trouble walking. Some people notice that the toe looks out of place and has become stiff. Treatment depends on the severity of the break and which toe is affected. A podiatrist may protect the toe by taping it to a nearby toe for stabilization, termed buddy taping. Other options include wearing a stiff or supportive shoe and limiting weight-bearing activities while the toe heals. If the bone is not lined up properly or the joint is involved, surgery may be needed. If you believe you have broken a toe, it is suggested that you make an appointment with a podiatrist for an exam, diagnosis, and treatment.

Broken toes may cause a lot of pain and should be treated as soon as possible. If you have any concerns about your feet, contact Josef Elouze, DPM from Elite Podiatry. Our doctor will treat your foot and ankle needs.

What Is a Broken Toe?

A broken toe occurs when one or more of the toe bones of the foot are broken after an injury. Injuries such as stubbing your toe or dropping a heavy object on it may cause a toe fracture.

Symptoms of a Broken Toe

• Swelling
• Pain (with/without wearing shoes)
• Stiffness
• Nail Injury

Although the injured toe should be monitored daily, it is especially important to have a podiatrist look at your toe if you have severe symptoms. Some of these symptoms include worsening or new pain that is not relieved with medication, sores, redness, or open wounds near the toe.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in (Holiday City) Toms River, NJ . We offer the newest diagnostic tools and technology to treat your foot and ankle needs.

A severely curved toenail, referred to as a harpoon nail, is a structural nail shape in which the edges bend downward and form a tight arc as the nail grows. This shape alone can cause pressure and irritation because the nail naturally presses into the surrounding skin. An ingrown toenail, however, occurs when the nail edge actually pierces the skin and creates inflammation, swelling, and sharp discomfort. Although the two problems are connected, they are not the same. A curved nail increases the likelihood of developing an ingrown nail, but the ingrown portion is the injury that forms once the skin breaks. Shoes that squeeze the toe, trimming the nail too closely, or repeated pressure can turn a curved nail into an active ingrown issue. A podiatrist can relieve the painful area, reshape the edge, and determine if a minor procedure is needed to prevent recurrence. If your toenail shape keeps causing irritation, it is suggested that you see a podiatrist for effective relief and treatment options.

Ingrown toenails may initially present themselves as a minor discomfort, but they may progress into an infection in the skin without proper treatment. For more information about ingrown toenails, contact Josef Elouze, DPM of Elite Podiatry. Our doctor can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenails are caused when the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh surrounding it. They often result in redness, swelling, pain, and in some cases, infection. This condition typically affects the big toe and may recur if it is not treated properly.

Causes

• Improper toenail trimming
• Genetics
• Improper shoe fitting
• Injury from pedicures or nail picking
• Abnormal gait
• Poor hygiene

You are more likely to develop an ingrown toenail if you are obese, have diabetes, arthritis, or have any fungal infection in your nails. Additionally, people who have foot or toe deformities are at a higher risk of developing an ingrown toenail.

Symptoms

Some symptoms of ingrown toenails are redness, swelling, and pain. In rare cases, there may be a yellowish drainage coming from the nail.

Treatment

Ignoring an ingrown toenail can have serious complications. Infections of the nail border can progress to a deeper soft-tissue infection, which can then turn into a bone infection. You should always speak with your podiatrist if you suspect you have an ingrown toenail, especially if you have diabetes or poor circulation.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office located in (Holiday City) Toms River, NJ . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.