Thomas Thurber, DPM

Treating Your Bunions
posted: Jul. 13, 2020.

If you’re dealing with a bunion then you know that this pain is no joke. If you’re dealing with a throbbing, aching pain at the base of your big toe Read more
What to Expect When You See a Podiatrist
posted: Jun. 25, 2020.

Are you wondering whether you should be turning to a podiatrist for care? We don’t often think about the health of our feet until they start to cause us problems. Once Read more
Tips To Keep Your Feet Healthy With Diabetes
posted: Jun. 15, 2020.

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body uses and processes blood sugar. One of the main symptoms of diabetes is nerve pain, creating numbness in the hands Read more
Solutions For Toenail Fungus
posted: May 29, 2020.

Onychomycosis is the technical term for toenail fungus. It’s when fungus gets under the nail and causes an infection. You’ll notice that the nail changes color and starts emitting an Read more
Prevent Injuries With The Right Shoes
posted: Apr. 30, 2020.

Exercise is an important aspect of keeping our bodies healthy and happy. That’s why it’s so important to wear the correct shoes for certain activities. Whether you’re an athlete, workout Read more
Treating and Dealing With Athlete's Foot
posted: Apr. 07, 2020.

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection of the feet that is typically characterized by itchy, burning patches of skin between the toes that may also crack or bleed. Since Read more
Are You Struggling With Plantar Fasciitis?
posted: Mar. 26, 2020.

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain in the United States, affecting around one percent of all adults. It is caused by swelling and inflammation Read more
Treating Tendon and Joint Pain
posted: Mar. 23, 2020.

There are 52 bones in your feet and ankles, which means that feet contain about 25 percent of the bones in our bodies. Our feet also contain about 20-25 percent Read more
Treating Broken Metatarsals
posted: Mar. 04, 2020.

Did you know that the metatarsals, or bones in the foot, are the most commonly broken bones in the human body? These long bones run the length of the foot Read more
Are You Struggling With Ingrown Toenails?
posted: Feb. 24, 2020.

Do you find it difficult to wear socks and shoes because the nail bed on one or multiple toes is red, painful, and swollen? Does the area appear infected and Read more
Helping You Deal With Your Bunions
posted: Dec. 17, 2019.

The podiatrists here at Thurber & Thurber Podiatric Medicine & Foot Surgery offer a wide range of footcare services, including treatment for bunion pain. Read more
Treating and Preventing Ingrown Toenails
posted: Dec. 11, 2019.

An ingrown toenail is a common foot problem that occurs when the corner of a toenail, usually the big toe, grows into the skin. As you might imagine, this can Read more
Taking Care of Little Feet
posted: Nov. 05, 2019.

A child's feet grow rapidly during the first year, reaching almost half of their adult foot size. This is why podiatrists consider the first year to be the most important Read more
Are You Dealing With Ankle Pain?
posted: Jun. 21, 2019.

Generally caused by an injury or chronic ailment such as arthritis, ankle pain is an often debilitating condition that can leave people feeling miserable. Fortunately, here at Thurber & Thurber Read more
Taking Care of Flat Feet
posted: Jun. 20, 2019.

While there are many people with flat feet, often times they won’t even know it; however, there are others with flat feet that regularly experience pain, soreness, and other problems. Read more
Treating Diabetic Feet
posted: May 31, 2019.

Diabetic feet need special care because of decreased circulation, neuropathy, joint deterioration, and more. While your primary care physician may guide you on blood sugar control, medications, a healthy diet, Read more