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• posted: Jul. 09, 2021
• Podiatrist,  Foot Doctor

Your podiatrist is your foot's best friend. Visiting your podiatrist in Centreville, VA, Dr. James Hurst of Centreville Foot & Ankle & Sports Medicine is essential, and he'll tell you Read More

• posted: Jul. 01, 2021
• Sprained Ankle,  Sprains

Whether you simply stepped down awkwardly or you were in a sports-related accident, it could have left you with a painful, swollen ankle. Could it be a simple strain, or Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2021
• Shoes,  Socks

You probably don’t think too much about the socks you wear but maybe you should. After all, just as it’s important to have shoes that fit properly and provide ample Read More

• posted: Jun. 03, 2021
• Thyroid Disease

The thyroid gland releases and regulates hormones and is responsible for everything from heart rate to peripheral nervous system functions. So, you may be surprised to discover that this same Read More

• posted: May 12, 2021
• Bunion Pain,  Bunion

Bunion pain got you down? Is foot pain making it impossible to do the things you once loved? Perhaps even the thought of putting on shoes and running your errands Read More

• posted: Apr. 27, 2021
• Diabetic Foot

When it comes to diabetes nothing is more important than living a healthy lifestyle and taking the proper medications to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Controlling your blood sugar is Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2021
• Metatarsalgia

While there are many reasons for foot pain, if the pain is concentrated in the ball of the foot (between the arches and your toes) then you could be dealing Read More

• posted: Apr. 01, 2021
• Pigeon Toes

Do your child’s feet turn inward? If so, it’s fairly easy to tell, particularly when they walk. This condition is known as pigeon toes and it is often genetic (so Read More

• posted: Mar. 12, 2021
• Flat Feet

Are you flat-footed? If so, you join the ranks of about 18 million American adults over age 21 that also have this common foot condition, reports the National Foot Health Read More

• posted: Mar. 04, 2021
• Bunions,  Bunionectomy

Dr. James Hurst at Centreville Foot & Ankle Clinic in Centreville, VA, can help you with treatment for bunions. What is a bunion? A bunion is a bone deformity, usually located on Read More

• posted: Mar. 04, 2021
• Ankle Pain

Your podiatrist in Centreville, VA, can help you and your ankle feel better Ankle pain can keep you from enjoying the activities you love. You may feel unstable standing or walking Read More

• posted: Mar. 02, 2021
• Puncture Wound

A puncture wound in the foot occurs when you step on an object that leaves a small hole behind. One of the most common puncture wounds comes from stepping on Read More

• posted: Feb. 12, 2021
• Smelly Feet

It’s an embarrassing problem. Smelly feet can make you feel self-conscious. You can’t get comfortable or take your shoes off without worrying that everyone will notice your stinky feet. Have Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2021
• Foot Care,  Dry Feet

Dry, flaky feet are incredibly common, particularly during the cold, winter months; however, if you find yourself dealing with dry or cracked feet throughout the year, especially around the heels, Read More

• posted: Jan. 15, 2021
• Sprain,  Fractured Foot,  Broken Bone

Whether you took a bad tumble or your child had a rough collision while playing sports, it’s important that you do not just recognize the signs of a broken foot Read More

• posted: Jan. 13, 2021
• Heel Pain

Do you still have heel pain even though you've been staying off your feet as much as possible? When heel pain disrupts your life, your Centreville, VA, podiatrist, Dr. James Read More