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Foot pain can start gradually or suddenly, and many people ignore it until it becomes disruptive.However, understanding foot pain reasons and addressing them early is essential for long-term mobility and overall health. Ignoring foot pain can lead to changes in gait, posture, and balance that affect your ankles, knees, hips, and back.Over time, compensations and […]

Waking up with sharp or aching heels can be frustrating, especially when it feels like the first few steps of your day are the hardest. Many people wonder why their heels hurt in the morning, and the answer is often connected to how the foot rests overnight and what happens when you start moving again.

Recovering after foot or ankle surgery doesn’t end once the incision heals. Many patients experience stiffness, tightness, or lingering discomfort weeks after surgery. Proper foot recovery after surgery focuses not only on healing wounds, but also on preventing scar tissue and joint stiffness from limiting long-term mobility. At Platte River Foot & Ankle Surgeons, our

When you feel knee pain, it’s easy to assume the problem starts in the knee. But for many patients, the real source is farther down – in the feet and ankles. Poor foot alignment or ongoing ankle alignment issues can shift the way your entire body moves, leading to discomfort that travels up to your

If you’re living with diabetes and dealing with ongoing foot discomfort, you may be facing diabetic foot concerns that affect more than just the skin or nerves. Diabetes can quietly impact the bones and joints as well, making everyday movement uncomfortable-and sometimes risky. At Platte River Foot & Ankle Surgeons, we help patients across Omaha

If you often feel foot pain, leg fatigue, or notice your shoes wearing unevenly, you might be dealing with flat feet. It’s a common condition but often goes unnoticed until it starts affecting daily comfort or mobility. At Platte River Foot & Ankle Surgeons, we help patients across Omaha, Hastings, Lincoln, Gretna, Grand Island, York,

An ankle twist sprain is one of the most common foot injuries – often happening during sports, exercise, or even a simple misstep on uneven ground. While many people think an ankle twist will “heal on its own,” ignoring it can lead to chronic pain or long-term instability. At Platte River Foot & Ankle Surgeons,