Wouldn’t it be nice if our feet were like tires? After enough miles, we could switch them out for a new set! Then, we wouldn’t have to worry about foot care complications resulting from simple wear and tear.

Unfortunately, genetic conditions, work requirements, excess weight, and bad luck can all contribute to problems that become painful down the road. Waiting months to get an issue checked out is bad news for your health, your wallet, and your peace of mind. The longer patients delay, the more their feet pay.

To help you avoid this common mistake, Advanced Foot Care of NJ, LLC, has put together a list of seemingly simple foot care woes that can turn into something worse and sooner than you might expect.

Achilles tendonitis inflicts pain and swelling in the tendon connecting your calf muscle to your heel bone. Stiffness and discomfort are usually most intense in the morning, but with activity or exercise, they get even worse.
Without treatment, it’ll turn into a tendon rupture, which means you’ll be hurting and laid up for quite some time.
Ankle sprains involve ligament injury around the ankle, and their severity can vary depending on whether or not the ligament is overstretched or partially torn.
Regardless, if they’re not managed properly and promptly, they’ll turn into ligament tears, which hurt quite a bit and might even require surgery in the case of a full tear.
Bone stress can occur when a person tries to “play through the pain” after an incident or accident.
Disregard bruising and swelling, and you might end up with a full-on foot fracture. That could necessitate surgery or even metal plates and screws to help the bone line up properly.

At Advanced Foot Care of NJ, LLC, we provide compassionate care in a welcoming and respectful environment. Dr. Joshi was awarded the Mahmood M. Cheema MD. Orthopedic Award for Excellence in Clinical Care and Podiatric Surgery, so he’s well qualified to assist you with any health concerns you may have. If you are in Little Falls, Cedar Grove, Verona, Stoney Road, Sandy Hill, Albion Place, or Great Notch, please call 973-256-0002 to schedule your appointment or contact us online at your convenience.