Blog Thurber & Thurber, DPM PC Podiatry in Elmira, Waverly, & Horseheads, NY

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
What Is Morton's Neuroma?
posted: May 21, 2020.

A podiatrist can help you with a variety of conditions that affect the feet, including Morton’s neuroma. A neuroma is the thickening of nerve tissue in the body, with Morton's Read more
Causes of Ankle Pain
posted: May 11, 2020.

Although ankle pain can be caused by strain or overuse, it can also have an underlying cause. If this is the case, you will need to seek medical advice from 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
Arch Disorders
posted: Apr. 21, 2020.

The arches of the feet play a role in supporting your body’s weight when standing or in motion. The tarsal and metatarsal bones make up the arches of the feet, 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
Are You Struggling with Heel Pain?
posted: Feb. 18, 2020.

Heel pain is a common foot problem that podiatrists often treat. Knowing the cause of your pain is important in determining the most effective treatment method. Even if the pain Read more
Treating and Preventing Peripheral Artery Disease
posted: Feb. 06, 2020.

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition that often affects blood flow to the legs due to narrowing of the arteries. PAD is caused by atherosclerosis, a serious condition in Read more
Treating Warts
posted: Jan. 22, 2020.

Oddly enough, there are a lot of Old Wives Tales and folk remedies surrounding warts. Perhaps you’ve even heard of some one them; however, if you end up dealing with Read more
Taking Care of a Sprained Ankle
posted: Jan. 08, 2020.

One wrong step and you could just end up dealing with a sprained ankle. A sprain occurs when the ankle suddenly rolls inwards or outwards, which jolts the ankle joint 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