Berks Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates, Inc.

It is important to examine your feet on a regular basis! Looking for discoloration, excessive calluses, and swelling can help keep problems in your foot from becoming severe! If you notice something that is irregular, give us a call today to schedule an appointment.

Majority of people will experience foot pain in their lives. This can range from an ingrown toenail all the way to a fracture. Luckily, our team is trained to treat and diagnose a number of ailments. Call us today to learn more about our services and if we can alleviate your pain today!

Plantar fasciitis is irritation or inflammation of the rough tissue connecting your heel bone to your toes. This pain can be the worst in the morning and the pain is either felt in your heel or in your arch. Is this a pain you experience? Give us a call today!

We might love the way heels elongate our legs and make us feel powerful, but when we wear them, we sacrifice our health. 52 of the bones in the human body are actually in our feet and ankles. High heels, which tip us forward, change the natural position of the foot in relation to the ankle!

To prevent ingrown toenails, cut nails straight across. Do not round the edges. If you have a painful ingrown nail, don't perform DIY surgery on it. Leave that to the professionals! Call us!

Symptoms of bursitis include pain while walking and running, increased pain when attempting to walk on tip-toe, swelling, redness, or stiffness of a joint, pain with movement of a joint, or pain when touching a joint. Bursitis is common among many individuals and we want to help! Call us today so that we can ensure you have optimal feet health!

Have a great day! Don't forget to get your body moving today!

What is your favorite feeling under your toes? One of ours is the sand, or a really soft and shaggy rug! Let us know in the comments below which you prefer!

Keep the dance moves going! Feet carry our entire weight and beings. Sometimes we just need to shake it out. Shaking, wiggling, and flexing our toes and feet help with their flexibilty and can help decrease the risk of injury. Contact us today to learn more!

At the end of the day, are your feet bothering you due to pain and discomfort? It might mean that it's time for a footwear upgrade! Schedule your next visit with us so that we can find just the right footwear for you!

How do you care for your feet? Soaking them in warm water with epsom salt or peppermint oil, for just a few minutes can help release stress and increase your mood! Give it a try today to see!

The human foot is made up of 33 joints, all of which can become arthritic. If you feel pain or notice swelling in a joint, be sure to see us as soon as possible!

Feel like your foot or ankle pain may be from overuse? Remember RICE! Rest, ice, compression, and elevation are simple ways to alleviate common pain.

Heel pain? Arch pain? It could be a sign of Plantar fasciitis. This is a very common pain in the podiatry world and we are here to help ease these pains!

Does this area of pain look familiar? It could be Sesamoiditis! Come see us and let us help you feel better.

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Foot pain and foot disorders are common concerns for older people! Make sure to call us today so we that we can make sure your foot health is the best that it can be to avoid pain in the future!

Exercise fact: A brisk walk can burn up to 100 calories per mile or 300 calories per hour. Walking is a perfect complement to a sensible diet to lose weight and keep it off!