by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | Jun 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’ve ever woken up and felt a sharp pain in the heel when you take your first few steps…you’re not alone. Heel pain is very common, and it can make everyday things like walking, working, or exercising uncomfortable. One of the most common treatments we...
by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | Jun 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you have plantar fasciitis or ongoing heel pain, you probably know the following feelings all too well. Those first few steps out of bed can feel like stepping onto a bruise, and even everyday activities such as walking around the house,...
by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | Jun 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
An endorsed podiatrist has completed extra training and education that allows them to prescribe certain medications for foot and ankle conditions. To gain endorsement, podiatrists undertake advanced study in pharmacology, complete supervised clinical training, and...
by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | Jun 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why does the back of my ankle feel tight in the morning? Do you notice a tight, sore feeling at the back of your ankle when you first get out of bed? Those first few steps can feel uncomfortable, stiff, or even make you limp before things ease off. This is a very...
by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | Jun 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Orthotics don’t just cushion your foot — they change how pressure or load moves through it. Taking pressure away from the nerve Orthotics redistribute weight across your foot, helping to reduce the direct load on the irritated nerve. Most orthotic devices for neuromas...
by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | Jun 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’ve been experiencing a sharp, burning pain in the ball of your foot—often described as feeling like you’re “walking on a pebble”—you may be dealing with a neuroma, commonly known as Morton’s neuroma. The good news? There are effective, non-surgical options...
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