Healthmark Foot & Ankle Associates

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from Healthmark

🎄 Wishing our Healthmark family and the entire community a Merry Christmas filled with warmth, health, and love.

We’re grateful to care for such wonderful patients and neighbors — may your day be full of comfort and cheer! 💙

12/22/2025

Winter Foot Circulation Tips

Cold weather can make feet feel stiff, tingly, or even numb — especially if you have circulatory conditions such as peripheral arterial disease (PAD), diabetes, or neuropathy. ❄️

When temperatures drop, blood vessels constrict to preserve warmth in the body’s core, which can reduce blood flow to the extremities. Over time, this can lead to cold sensitivity, cramping, or delayed healing in the feet and toes.

To keep your circulation healthy this winter:
✅ Keep your feet warm, but not constricted. Choose insulated, breathable socks made from moisture-wicking materials.
✅ Stay active. Gentle movement like walking or ankle rotations boosts microcirculation and keeps tissues oxygenated.
✅ Inspect daily. If you notice persistent coldness, color changes, or sores that heal slowly, schedule an evaluation — early care matters.

👣 Good circulation supports comfort, tissue health, and overall mobility — helping every step stay strong this season.

👉 Healthmark Foot & Ankle Associates offers comprehensive foot health evaluations and preventive care for better circulation all year long.

12/19/2025

Foot Health Friday: Holiday Travel”

Headed out of town for the holidays? 🚗✈️

Don’t forget to stretch your ankles, walk when you can, and wear compression socks for long trips.
Healthy circulation keeps your holidays happy — and your feet feeling great. 💙

👉 Schedule your 2025 check-up before the year ends!

12/17/2025

🩺 Understanding Plantar Fasciitis

Heel pain slowing you down? 👣 You may be experiencing plantar fasciitis — one of the most common causes of heel discomfort in adults.

This condition occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of connective tissue that runs from the heel bone (calcaneus) to the toes, becomes inflamed or micro-torn. It often results from overuse, improper footwear, or tightness in the Achilles tendon and calf musculature.

Typical symptoms include:

👟Sharp or stabbing pain at the medial heel upon the first steps in the morning
👟Tenderness along the plantar arch
👟Discomfort after long periods of standing or activity

Early management can make a big difference. Supportive shoes, orthotic inserts, gentle plantar fascia and calf stretching, and activity modification can all help reduce strain and promote healing. Persistent or severe cases benefit from a professional evaluation to rule out related conditions like calcaneal stress fractures or nerve entrapments.

💙 Take the first step toward relief — schedule your comprehensive foot evaluation with Healthmark Foot & Ankle Associates and start the new year strong.

12/15/2025

12/12/2025

🩺 Ankle Sprain vs. Break: Know the Signs

Twisted your ankle during winter activities? ❄️ You’re not alone — slips on icy sidewalks or uneven ground are common this time of year.

It’s not always easy to tell whether it’s a sprain or a break, since swelling, bruising, and pain can feel similar. A sprain usually means stretched or torn ligaments, while a break involves a bone injury — both deserve attention and care.

Early evaluation helps prevent long-term pain, stiffness, or improper healing. 👣

👉 Healthmark Foot & Ankle Associates is here to help you recover safely and confidently — one step at a time.

12/10/2025

💆‍♂️ Feeling tense by midday? Try this simple “Posture Ping.”

If your neck, shoulders, or upper back feel tight after hours of sitting, you’re not alone. Most of us slip into rounded shoulders, forward head posture, and uneven pressure through our feet without even realizing it.

That’s where a quick Posture Ping comes in — a small reset you can do in under a minute, three times a day, to remind your body what neutral feels like.

Here’s how it works:

👣 1. Plant your feet flat on the ground
Feel all four corners of each foot — a balanced base helps everything above it realign.

🩻 2. Gently draw your ribs down
Not a crunch — just enough to stack your ribs over your hips.

💪 3. Widen your shoulders
Imagine your collarbones stretching long from side to side.

🙂 4. Tuck your chin slightly
Think: long neck, not forced chin-to-chest.

🌬️ 5. Take 10 slow nasal breaths
Let your ribs expand sideways and your shoulders stay relaxed.

This tiny alignment check helps:
✔ Reduce neck and shoulder tension
✔ Improve your stamina at the desk
✔ Teach your body where its natural “reset point” truly is

👣 And remember: If posture issues or discomfort are affecting your daily life, the team at Healthmark Foot & Ankle Associates is here to help keep you supported from the ground up.

Stay aligned, stay moving, stay well. 💙

12/08/2025

Winter Walking Safety Tips”

Sidewalks can get slick this time of year! ❄️ Take smaller steps, wear traction-friendly shoes, and stay alert for icy patches.

A few smart steps today can help you stay injury-free all winter long. 👟💙

👉 If you’ve had a recent slip or sprain, schedule a check-up with Healthmark Foot & Ankle Associates.

12/05/2025

Holiday parties are around the corner! 🎉 Choose shoes that look great and feel great.

Here’s a tip: alternate heels with supportive flats and give your feet a rest between events. 👠➡️👟

✨ Healthy feet = happy holidays.

12/03/2025

🌅 Struggling With Morning Workouts? You’re Not Imagining It.

The morning vs. evening workout debate has gone on for years—and science still says there’s no universal “best” time. Each comes with its own perks:

🌙 Evening workouts:
Your body is naturally stronger later in the day
Better coordination and reaction time
But exercising too late can affect sleep

🌅 Morning workouts
Great for building consistency
Helps you fit movement in before the day gets busy
But your body may feel stiffer and less powerful early on

🧠 A lot of this comes down to your circadian rhythm—your internal clock that influences strength, temperature, and hormones. Many people perform best between 4–7 p.m.

👉 Bottom Line:
Choose the time that helps you stay consistent. What’s ideal for one person may not be ideal for another.

👣 And if foot or ankle pain is getting in the way of your workouts, Healthmark Foot & Ankle Associates is here to help keep you moving comfortably.

12/01/2025

Cold weather is here! 🧦 Keep your feet warm, dry, and supported this season. A good pair of winter shoes can protect against slips, soreness, and chill.

Your feet carry you through every season — show them some love this winter! 💙

👉 Schedule your winter check-up with Healthmark Foot & Ankle Associates today. HMFAA.org

11/28/2025

Your feet are the foundation of your entire body—when they’re not aligned, everything above them works harder.