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Children and Plantar Warts

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Children and Plantar Warts

Plantar warts (simply: warts on the feet) are a very common issue for people of all ages.  It’s estimated that 7-10% of the US population has some type of wart infection.  It’s especially prevalent in children, with approximately 10-20% of children in the US affected.  These are most common from the ages of 12-16 and girls are affected more frequently than boys.

Although these skin lesions are typically harmless, they can cause pain and discomfort as well as being unsightly.  They’re also highly contagious and can easily be spread to others through both direct and indirect contact.  This means that warts can be spread either by coming in contact with someone’s wart with your bare skin or by having bare skin contact with an object recently touched by someone else’s wart (ie: shower floor, socks, towels, etc.).

Diagnosis is usually done by physical examination.  This typically involves trimming of the wart to remove any hard outer callus and looking for the telltale signs of wart infection.  These symptoms can be subtle, and proper diagnosis should always be done by a qualified specialist.

Here are some common causes and risk factors for plantar warts in children:

  1. Direct Contact: The HPV virus that causes the warts is contagious and spreads through direct contact with an infected person or surface. Children can contract the virus by walking barefoot in damp, warm environments like public swimming pools, locker rooms, or communal showers.
  2. Weakened Immune System: Children that have weaker immune systems typically take immuno suppressive medications, and that is why are more likely to develop warts.
  3. Cuts or Abrasions: The infection often enter the skin through tiny cuts, scrapes, or abrasions on the feet. Children who have minor foot injuries or whose skin is compromised in some way may be at higher risk.
  4. Walking Barefoot: Children who frequently walk barefoot in areas where the virus is present are more likely to come into contact with the HPV strain responsible.
  5. Personal Hygiene: Lack of proper foot hygiene, such as not washing feet regularly, can contribute to the spread of the virus.

It’s essential for parents and caregivers to educate children about the importance of foot hygiene, avoiding walking barefoot in public areas, and wearing flip-flops or other protective footwear in communal spaces to reduce the risk of contracting warts.

Treating Plantar Warts

Once the diagnosis of  has been made, treatment can be started.  Success rates for wart treatments in the adult population are often very low with cure rates for an initial treatment ranging from 5-10%.  Subsequent treatments are typically needed.  Success rates for initial treatments for children are much better, typically in the 50-60% success range.  Various treatment options exist including over the counter topicals, laser therapies, surgical excision, as well as more aggressive topical therapies that are applied under a doctor’s supervision.  The best treatment option can vary from person to person depending on age, severity, and location on the foot.

Regardless of which treatment is used, prevention of spread is always very important to avoid re-infection and to avoid passing it along to someone else.  My recommendations to prevent spreading warts include:

  • Always wear shower shoes in public locker rooms and changing rooms.  This includes anyone with warts but also anyone without them.
  • If your child has warts they should not share socks, shoes, towels, or anything else that may come in contact with their wart with anyone else.
  • Cover all warts with waterproof bandage for any swimming or outdoor barefoot activity.
  • Anyone with warts should avoid touching the warts directly with their hands and then touching anything or anyone else.  Regular hand washing is encouraged to prevent this.

Emotional Impact on Children

Plantar warts can have a notable emotional impact on children. These benign but sometimes painful growths on the soles of their feet can lead to a range of emotions and concerns. Children may feel embarrassed or self-conscious about the appearance of the warts, especially if they are in visible areas. Additionally, the discomfort or pain associated with this foot issue can lead to frustration and anxiety, as it may interfere with their daily activities and play. It’s essential for parents and caregivers to provide emotional support, address any concerns, and seek prompt treatment to alleviate both the physical and emotional distress caused by it in children.

Seeing a Podiatrist at the Right Time

Children with warts should see a podiatrist if the warts cause pain, discomfort, or if there are signs of infection. Additionally, it’s advisable to consult a podiatrist if home treatments, such as over-the-counter wart removers, are ineffective or if the warts persist or multiply. Podiatrists are specialists in diagnosing and treating foot conditions, including plantar warts, and can provide appropriate care and guidance tailored to the child’s specific situation.

In some cases, the issue may resolve on their own without medical intervention. However, seeing a podiatrist can help ensure a correct diagnosis, prevent complications, and provide treatment options to alleviate discomfort or pain, especially in cases where warts become problematic or painful for the child. Early intervention can help manage warts more effectively and minimize their impact on a child’s well-being.

If you suspect that you or your child may have such a foot condition I encourage you to make an appointment with an experienced health professional.  The sooner they get properly diagnosed, the sooner treatment can be started, and the sooner those warts can be HISTORY!  Please feel free to contact my office with any questions or concerns. We have the SWIFT plantar warts treatment system and more information on how it works can be found here.

9 Questions About How Hip Replacement Can Lead to Drop Foot and What You Can Do About It

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Many improvements have been made for patients who need hip replacement surgery. My experience with patients has been that most will say “If I knew it was going to help me this much I would have had it done earlier.” The concept of replacement of these joints has helped many to continue enjoying a more active and productive lifestyle. However, there is the potential risk of drop foot after having a hip replacement surgery.

1. What is drop foot?

In simple terms, this is the lack of strength to pull your foot up off the ground, or to pull away from the opposite foot

2. What is the problem with drop foot?

Essentially you have solved one problem, a hip joint that doesn’t hurt, and now have a new one: DROP FOOT!

3. How does this effect you?

With a mild amount of weakness, you may simply feel less stable when walking across uneven surfaces and feel more prone to twisting your ankle. With severe weakness you may find walking very unstable and therefore your activity is very limited. You may even need to wear a brace to keep your ankle in proper alignment. The net effect: You now have a foot and ankle that limits your activity instead of that old worn out hip joint.

4. How does hip surgery create the drop foot?

The common remarks among orthopedic surgeons is that the sciatic nerve may get stretched during the procedure. It is also common for patients to be told to wait, give it some time and maybe the nerve will repair.

5. Are there any newer thought processes regarding this complication?

Yes. We now believe that in many situations a nerve branch in the lower leg has been injured from this stretching, as this nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve. It is also the primary nerve that sends signals to the leg muscles to pull the foot up and to the side. When the nerve is stretched along with the sciatic nerve it’s damaged and no longer works effectively. Therefore, weakness and drop foot.

6. What can you do?

First and foremost, don’t wait. Although we have had very good success helping people who have been in this situation for years, earlier treatment when the problem first appears can give the patient better recovery.

7. What do we do?

Our primary objective is to reverse the weakness! For many patients we are able to do this with surgery. The surgeries are primarily focused on one or two nerve tunnels in the lower extremity. By opening these tunnels, much like carpel tunnel surgery, nerve function and therefore strength can be restored.

8. What’s the good the bad and the ugly about these surgeries?

The good news is in most cases it can help. It’s a quick recovery as you can walk the next day. Some can appreciate improvement immediately. The bad and the ugly are it may not work. If it fails, we find that the effects of the surgery are neutral, there is no worsening of symptoms.

9. What’s your next step?

If you or someone you know suffers from drop foot after hip replacement please consider this option. You may be able to get back to more full activity without the worry of falling or twisting your ankle.

Be thankful that your hip is better and understand that the opportunity may be there to get your strength back!

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Amputation: Three Things You Must Know if You’re Diabetic

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So, you’ve been told you’re a diabetic, and the first thing that enters your mind is the possibility of an amputation. Wow, a scary thought! I want to show you how this can happen. As a diabetic you need to hear this, to arm yourself with knowledge. I’m alarmed at how few people truly understand how the process leading to amputation gets started. In some situations it may not be as much of a worry as it should be, and in others it may be far greater than it needs to be.

So here we go! Here are three basic principles that set a foot up for an amputation:

  1. Foot structure

Any type of foot deformity that would create a greater probability of a skin irritation can be problematic. Examples of this would be a bunion. This is that prominence by the big toe joint that you’ll notice when the big toe starts to drift towards the second toe. That bone that protrudes can make it a potential for skin irritation.

A hammertoe would be another example. In this situation the toe is bent so that the knuckle on the top of the toe may rub against shoe gear or the tip may develop a sore, as you tend to walk on the tip and not on the fatty pulp that lies on the opposite side of the toenail. Any of these types of abnormalities should be addressed by appropriate shoe gear or, in some cases, by corrective surgery.

  1. Blood flow

You have probably heard that because of lack of blood flow diabetics have amputations. In my practice experience this appears overrated. Many diabetics have adequate blood flow for healing. I think it’s important if you’re diabetic to really have a thorough exam so you know specifically how you rate. This is a perfect situation of one size doesn’t fit all.

But, obviously, if circulation is an issue then healing of any type of sore or cut may become an issue. One of the worse things you can do is smoke. Obviously the smoking habit has a detrimental effect on circulation, but when you combine it with diabetes, the risk goes up by a factor of at least three times.

  1. Neuropathy

This is what I consider the most dangerous factor: the health of your nerves. Neuropathy will occur in 50-70 percent of diabetics, but how severe it may become varies. Patients may feel a burning tingling and numbness in the feet and legs. The danger, however, is present when more numbness is present. It’s the inability to feel that is dangerous. The good news is that we can help restore the feeling with surgical decompression of selective nerve tunnels using laser and CETS technology to revitalize your nerves. Please refer to our website videos for more information.

Consider this the triad of things to ponder when you’re told you are diabetic and you’re worried about that dreaded word: amputation. The purpose of this blog was not to scare you, but rather give you some peace of mind. You may have more control than you realize, and you need to carefully consider each of these three areas.

First, a few questions you will need to consider are: if you have a deformity does it have to be corrected to reduce risk of amputation in the future, or are there conservative things that may be done? Or, if you have poor blood flow what are steps you can do, and what can a doctor do to help?

Next, if you smoke consider quitting.

Finally, the subject of neuropathy, which to me is most promising!  We have surgical and non- surgical options that are backed up with objective research to measure improvement of nerve function. What I consider the most dangerous of the three has the greatest opportunity for help.

So, arming you with knowledge should empower you to consider these factors, and help you to understand you may have more options to avoid amputation.

I hope you better understand that there is more hope than ever for you to do something to preserve those precious feet.amputation diabetic foot

Does Your Child Have Sever’s Disease?

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Sever's Disease Heel Injury In Kids

My oldest son has been dealing with heel pain for the last month.  He is a very active 9-year-old with soccer, basketball, baseball and running.  Currently, he is playing soccer this fall.  He is a classic example of a young boy or girl from 8-14 years old who commonly suffer from Sever’s Disease.  I know the name sounds terrible and is misleading, but Sever’s Disease is simply the name for a heel injury.

Children have growth plates in the heel bone (calcaneous) that allow the bone to grow in length.  Around the ages of 13 to 15 that growth plate closes, but until then can become irritated by repetitive injury or a sudden growth spurt.  The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body and attaches to the back of the heel.  If a child has a sudden growth spurt it takes time for the tendon to lengthen and can put increase pull on the back of the heel. That increase pull can irritate the growth plate in the back of the heel and cause pain.  In my son’s case, he grew about an inch over a two-month period this summer and subsequently started complaining of heel pain.

If this sounds familiar for your child and you are wondering if they have Sever’s Disease, here are some symptoms to look for:

  • Pain in the back of the heel along the heel bone and Achilles tendon
  • Pain that worsens with squeezing of the heel bone
  • Pain is usually worse after sporting events and gets better with rest and ice
  • There is typically no bruising and there may be mild swelling to the area

Treatment:

The good news is that this condition doesn’t cause any long term damage and is self-limiting. It will typically go away with rest and ice.   The problem is, most children do not want to rest and stop doing what they love. Some tips to help reduce the symptoms and pain include:

  • Calf stretching especially after sports
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like Ibuprofen
  • Ice at the end of the day and after sporting events
  • Orthotics to help control heel motion and wear supportive shoes

I have found orthotics to help immensely with children’s symptoms and keep them doing the things they love. If symptoms fail to resolve or worsen, then immobilization with a cast or removable cast boot to really rest the area is the definitive treatment. Once symptoms resolve, then gradual return to full activity with continued stretching is essential.  If your child is suffering from heel pain too, come see us at Anderson Podiatry Center and we can tailor treatment according to his or her activity level.

The Truth About Frustrating Toenail Fungus

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During my time in this practice I have heard toenail fungus described in many different ways, and none of them are nice.  Gross, icky, thick, brittle, deformed, disfigured, discolored nails are one of the most common foot issues that we see.  In most cases this is caused by a fungal infection of the toenails.  Studies have estimated that up to 20-25% of the general population is affected by this ailment, and possibly up to 35% of diabetics.

Fortunately, in most cases this infection doesn’t cause any other health issues, and remains confined to the toes.  For those that have this infection the main complaint is cosmetic. In some cases, however, the infected nails can lead to chronic pain due to nail thickening, or even chronic ingrown nails.

Over the years there have been many treatments attempted for this with most of them having rather dismal results.  There are more over the counter topical treatments for this then I care to count, and even more “home remedies.”  Unfortunately, these types of treatments rarely lead to much improvement in appearance, and even more rarely cure the infection.

Over the counter medication for the treatment of athlete’s foot has also been shown to have little effect. Treating this infection with oral antifungal medication has been shown to have better results than with topicals, but overall the cure rates with this medication have been disappointing.

A more recent advancement in treatment has been with laser therapy. We have been treating nail fungus with the PinPoint laser system for six years and have been very pleased with the results! This treatment involves direct laser therapy of the nails, which heats underneath the nail to a temperature that kills the fungus but does not burn or harm your toe.

For most people this procedure involves 3-4 treatments which are spaced out every three months or so. However, the toenails take up to a year to fully grow out the infected nail and replace it with healthy nail. The treatment also involves regular use of topical anti-fungals to keep your skin as free from infection as possible.

So, if you are currently wearing sockFrustrated with Toenail Funguss to the beach because you are embarrassed by your toenails, this treatment might be for you.  Please feel free to contact our office with any questions or to schedule an appointment to have your nails evaluated.  By this time next year, you may be able to ditch the socks and let your little piggies out to play again.

Tips to Help You Best Stretch Your Calf Muscle

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Stretches and Exercises for Tight Calf Muscles

Stretching is a very useful tool in alleviating tight muscles, loosening up before or after a workout, or just for general wellbeing. However, some muscles are much harder to stretch than others, and not stretching them can cause problems. The calf muscle, for example, can be very difficult to stretch if you don’t know how. Below you will find some tips on how to finally get the calf muscle good and stretched out.

Having a tight Achilles tendon (calf muscle) can case numerous foot problems.  The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body, and is made of two muscles combining together to form the tendon that inserts into the back of the heel.  The first muscle is the gastrocnemius muscle.  It originated from above the knee.  The other is the soleus muscle which originates form the back of the lower leg.

When it comes to stretching these muscles there are two similar, but slightly different techniques.  The traditional runners stretch against the wall is very affective, and the way you stretch both muscles is first by stretching with the knee locked, which stretches the gastrocnemius muscle, and the other is the same stretch but modified by slightly bending the knee to stretch the soleus muscle. This is done to slack the gastrocnemius muscle because if crosses the knee, and now you are only isolating the soleus muscle.

Give it a try and you will notice the difference.  With the knee locked you will feel the stretch more closely to the knee and with the knee slightly bent you will feel the stretch lower in the calf.

The other key thing that I often see patients do wrong with this stretch is not keeping the heel on the ground and the foot perpendicular to the wall.  By lifting the heel, you are not fully stretching the tendon, and by having your foot turned outward you are doing what we call pronating your foot and putting more stress on the foot and other tendons.  So, I always recommend keeping the heel flat on the ground and the foot strait.  When you first start stretching start closer to the wall, and as you stretch more you can get more aggressive by moving away from the wall and leaning in more.

I hope these tips helped you learn how to stretch your calf muscle better. Give it a try, comment how it went or with any questions, and enjoy the stretch!

4 Essential Points to Understanding Foot Warts

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Tis the season for witches and warts! But foot warts aren’t selective to green-faced brewers; even the cleanest mortals can fall prey to these nasty little growths.

Foot warts can be the most persistent, painful, and embarrassing nuisances, but sometimes it seems it would take a magic spell to be rid of them! But take heart, for the solution you seek is not in a black kettle, but right here on this page!

  1. What are foot warts?

If you don’t know what exactly a foot wart is, you are not alone. Many people still believe warts come from toads—not so. They are actually a virus. Unlike the viruses that plague us from the inside of our body, warts are very much visible on the surface of our skin. They are small, hard, grainy growths. Oftentimes you can see little black dots on the surface, which are the blood vessels feeding the growth (very vampire-esque).

The unsightly appearance of warts is not their only detestable trait; some warts can be agitating or even painful, especially those located on the bottom of your feet known as plantar warts. These warts can be mistaken for callouses or bunions since they do not rise up off the skin as much as other warts, particularly because they are being pressed down on when you walk—which is what makes them the most uncomfortable type of wart.

  1. How do you get foot warts?

Warts appear when your skin comes in contact with the wart virus and causes an infection. They most often develop in broken skin, such as a cuts or scratches. Cracked dry feet, for example, are susceptible to plantar warts, especially when walking bare-foot in a public area like a locker room shower.

Children develop plantar warts more commonly than adults, most likely due to their weaker immune systems, as well as the fact that they more commonly play with their shoes off and around other children or equipment that may be carrying the virus.foot warts in kids

Warts are not loners. Like all viruses, they like to spread. So to add to their list of unpleasant qualities, warts can multiply–on your skin, your friend’s skin, your kid’s…anywhere they touch they make friends! This is why it’s critical to attack a wart virus as soon as it’s discovered and uproot it before it has a chance to colonize! Fortunately, this is not a fast-growing virus comparatively, so no need to panic when a wart makes its appearance! Just address it as soon as it’s noticed.

  1. How to Avoid Foot Warts:
  • Wash skin regularly -namely exposed skin like hands and feet
  • Keep hands and feet moisturized
  • Wear sandals/flip-flops when using locker rooms or public showers
  • Cover open cuts with bandages
  1. How to get rid of foot warts:

Oftentimes warts disappear on their own, but this usually takes a year or more! Some warts can be taken care of with over-the-counter treatment. But if this fails, you will need to seek medical care from a dermatologist, or in the case of plantar warts, a podiatrist.

No need to blend in with the witches and goblins this month (there’s face paint for that!). Take care of those pesky foot warts once and for all!

5 Most Common FAQ’s from Patients

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If you suffer from any type of foot or ankle ailment chances are someone out there has experienced the exact same or very similar complaint as you have. Feet and ankle issues are extremely common, which makes sense considering the average person walks around 5,900 steps a day, or much more if they live an active lifestyle.

Because we rely on our feet so much, any type of injury can be extremely debilitating and frustrating, especially if you don’t know where to get help, or are afraid to get it. Sometimes what you really need to have peace of mind about receiving treatment are just answers to your questions, which is why Dr. Anderson of Anderson Podiatry Center put together a list of the most common questions he receives from his patients.

Here are the answers to the five most common questions Dr. Anderson gets asked:

  1. Do I have to give up this activity for the rest of my life?

“My response to this has always been we will go through a full conservative regimen and move to surgery as necessary before we tell someone to discontinue in an activity that is beneficial for their health. Commitment to the postoperative course is compensated by a lifetime of being able to return to that activity.”

  1. Will the deformity return if I have it fixed surgically?

The fear that the deformity will just return even if it is surgically removed is a main reason many choose to not even try it. However, this is definitely not always the case, and if you put in the time and effort to find the right doctor, you could get rid of that loathsome deformity for good. Dr. Anderson supports this as well, he says, “This depends on the quality of surgeon you choose, and the commitment you make to appropriate shoe choice and insole choice in the years following surgery.”

  1. Will my insurance cover this?

“Any out-of-pocket costs will be covered by our front office personnel and you need to understand how your deductible and co-pay’s work. You need to take responsibility for understanding the ways in which your insurance works.”

Calling your insurance company can seem very daunting, but with just one phone call you can find out exactly what your insurance will and will not cover. You could be delaying life-changing treatment that your insurance might cover!

  1. When I can return to activity?

“The answer is always very specific to your problem. By returning too quickly you will lose out on the sacrifice from that activity that you have already undergone.”

Because the answer to this common question is so specific to your individual problem, it is absolutely paramount that you see a podiatrist to get an accurate answer.

  1. How much time will I need off from work?

“Sometimes it is in your best interest to use short-term disability rather than burn all your vacation days and sick days. We as a clinic are available to help you fill out the paperwork and answer the questions with regards to short-term disability.”

This question is also very case-by-case, so see a podiatrist to get a better estimate of exactly how much recovery time you need.

Don’t let your fears of the unknown keep you from getting life changing help! See a podiatrist today to finally get all your questions answered.

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Could Your Hip and Back Pain be Caused by Your Feet?

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Do you suffer with inexplicable pain in your back, hips, or knees? Does a good run leave you with shin splints? Believe it or not, the culprit could be an entirely different body part: your feet. Flat feet are a rather devious condition that can cause a myriad of seemingly unrelated symptoms, distracting you from the real source of the problem.

So what exactly are flat feet? No, we’re not talking about flat, orange duck feet. Flat feet are when your feet are hyperpronated; in other words, your arches appear to be flattened and lower to the ground. What this means for your body is that as you walk, your feet are rolling inward, which creates excess motion and improper support.

With each step, you put a force of almost 5 times your body weight on each foot! So if your foot isn’t properly absorbing that pressure, you better believe the rest of your body is taking the hit. Your legs have to pick up the slack from your feet as well as work harder with the extra rolling movement each step requires.

So your muscles are working harder to lift your foot—hello shin splints. Your Achilles tendon that runs up the back of your leg also takes on a bigger work-load, which may cause tendonitis. And worse yet, if left untreated, flat feet can even lead to arthritis!

Many people don’t even know they have flat feet. They may have the misleading symptoms listed above, or sometimes even no symptoms at all! So how can you know if you’re a victim of it? Try this little experiment: Get your bare foot wet and make a print on your sidewalk. Does the imprint show your entire foot, rather than the normal curved-in footprint? If so, then you probably have flat feet.

Also, you can quiz yourself with the following questions that are indicative of flat feet:

  1. Do your feet get tired easily?
  2. Do you have pain in the arch of your foot or lower leg?
  3. Do your feet or legs feel week after you walk or run?
  4. Do the insides of the soles of your feet swell?
  5. Is it hard for you to stand up on your toes?
  6. Are you experiencing back, hip, or knee pain that can’t be otherwise explained?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may very well be flat footed. Fortunately, this is not an incurable ailment! There are various treatments that can help you.

Custom orthotics might be your ticket, or in more severe cases, corrective orthopedic surgery could be just what you need. Remember that even if your flat footedness doesn’t ail you too much at this point, it will very likely progressively worsen with time.

Our highly trained specialists here at Anderson Podiatry Center can offer you the precise treatment you need. Our goal is to not simply relieve your symptoms, but to address the true cause of your flat foot condition and provide long-term relief. So get your running shoes out! They’ve missed you! Come visit your podiatrist in Fort Collins or Broomfield for further consultation.

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What We Believe: Anderson Podiatry Center for Foot Nerve Pain Treatment

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I’d like to take a few moments to explain our philosophy at our foot nerve pain treatment center. Many of you know generally what a podiatrist does. We work on feet and ankles. But why a center for nerve pain? Why would you come to us for this?

At Anderson Podiatry Center, our approach to patient care focuses on addressing the root cause of your issues, not just alleviating the symptoms. Whether you’re dealing with restless legs, neuropathy, or chronic nerve pain resulting from trauma, we are committed to providing effective and lasting solutions for your nerve-related problems. By identifying and treating the underlying causes, we aim to not only relieve your immediate discomfort but also offer you the opportunity for long-term resolution. Our dedicated team of specialists works tirelessly to reverse the symptoms you’re experiencing and enhance your overall quality of life, ensuring that you can enjoy improved health and mobility. With our patient-centered approach, you can trust us to deliver comprehensive care that prioritizes your well-being and helps you achieve a better, pain-free future.

Patients can be divided into two groups based upon their current belief systems, or what they have been told about their neuropathy. These beliefs are very important to take the time to consider.

  1. The belief or of those who don’t come to our foot nerve pain treatment center are:
  • that the nerve symptoms below your knee probably originate from your back, so we can’t help you.
  • that the drugs you’re taking are helping your nerves and you’re fine with continuing down that pathway, so we can’t help you.
  • that it’s good enough to allow the drugs to mute your symptoms and you aren’t worried what this could progress to, so you won’t need our help.
  • that your nerves are just diseased from the diabetes, restless legs, or chemotherapy, and that’s just the way it is.

If you do have these belief, I’m sorry but we will be of no help. But I urge you to challenge these beliefs or what you may have been told.

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Who does come to us? People who believe there’s got to be a better way. People who don’t like to take no for an answer when it comes to improving their nerve health and general wellbeing. We attract people to the center who most fit our beliefs. Some travel a great distance from many states away to hear what we have to say.

  1. The belief of those who do come to our Nerve Pain Center follow the same beliefs as we do; they don’t simply accept their condition, but they question:
  • Why do I have to be on drugs?
  • Why am I being told it’s because of my back?
  • Why am I told I just have to live with it?
  • Why am I told its not reversible?

Many of the people who find us feel more secure to know that we have a research team that tracks our outcomes. To disrupt and revise the standard way you’ve been treated and to back our outcomes with research is who we are, it is our mission and purpose!

Please check our website to learn more about our alternatives to these common beliefs about neuropathy. You may be very glad you did. Some of the topics that we have explained in fine detail are:

So in summary, I have one more question: what do you BELIEVE?

Find the answers you are looking for, by a call, email or chat. With our own foot nerve pain treatment center, we are one of the highest rated foot and ankle clinics in the tri-state area of Colorado, Wyoming and Cheyenne. International patients have also trusted us to find a cure and management path to a better way of live. Two convenient locations in Fort Collins and Broomfield.

Call us today at our Fort Collins location (970) 329-8158, Broomfield location (303) 997-2795, Surgery Center (970) 329-8158, or use our online scheduling system to book your appointment.