Jeffrey S Hurless DPM

Pain in the ball of your foot isn't always caused by your shoes. Metatarsalgia, nerve irritation, joint inflammation, and stress injuries can all cause discomfort in that area. The diagnosis matters. Learn more → linktr.ee/drhurless #FootPain

A diabetic foot ulcer can begin with something as simple as a blister. When sensation is reduced, an injury can go unnoticed and become serious. Prevention starts with paying attention. Learn more → linktr.ee/drhurless #DiabeticFootCare

Cold feet aren't always caused by cold weather. Persistent temperature changes, discoloration, or slow-healing wounds can point to circulation problems that deserve attention. Learn more about foot health → linktr.ee/drhurless #Circulation

Diabetes can affect your feet long before you notice pain. Nerve damage can reduce sensation, allowing small injuries to go unnoticed. That's why daily foot checks matter. Stay connected and learn more → linktr.ee/drhurless #DiabetesAwareness

The scariest thing I see around Halloween isn't the costumes. It's what people will do to their own feet before finally calling a podiatrist 😅 Please leave the cutting, digging, and DIY procedures to the professionals. #Halloween Learn more and stay connected → linktr.ee/drhurless

Your feet shouldn't be the reason you stop doing something you love. Whether it's running, hiking, working out, or simply walking without pain, the goal isn't always “rest forever.” It's figuring out what's wrong so you can move forward. #FootHealth Learn more and follow along → linktr.ee/drhurless

A plantar wart can hide in plain sight because it may look a lot like a callus. One clue? Warts can interrupt the normal skin lines and may have tiny dark dots from small blood vessels. Knowing what you're treating matters. #PlantarWarts Learn more and stay connected → linktr.ee/drhurless

If the back of your heel is sore when you first get moving but improves as you warm up, don't automatically assume the problem is gone. That pattern can occur with Achilles tendon problems, and pushing through it can make things worse. #AchillesPain Learn more and follow along → linktr.ee/drhurless

A corn and a callus aren't exactly the same thing. Both develop from repeated pressure or friction, but where they form and how they feel can differ. Either way, recurring thickened skin is usually telling us something. #FootCare Learn more and stay connected → linktr.ee/drhurless

One of the biggest mistakes people make with an ankle sprain is returning to activity as soon as the pain is tolerable. Pain improving doesn't necessarily mean strength, balance, and stability have fully returned. #AnkleSprain Learn more and follow along → linktr.ee/drhurless

If your second, third, or fourth toe is starting to bend and stay that way, don't assume it's only cosmetic. Hammertoes can create pressure points, corns, irritation, and pain as they progress. #Hammertoes Learn more and stay connected → linktr.ee/drhurless

A bruise under your toenail after a long run isn't always “just a runner thing.” Repeated impact between the toe and shoe can cause bleeding beneath the nail, and it's often a clue that fit, lacing, or mechanics need attention. #Running Learn more and follow along → linktr.ee/drhurless

Burning, tingling, numbness, or feeling like you're wearing a sock when you're barefoot can all point to changes in nerve function. Neuropathy doesn't always begin with pain, which is why those subtle symptoms matter. #Neuropathy Learn more and stay connected → linktr.ee/drhurless

An ingrown toenail usually doesn't improve because you keep cutting the corner shorter. In fact, digging into the nail can leave a sharp edge behind and make the problem worse. Sometimes the best thing you can do is stop touching it. #IngrownToenail Learn more and follow along → linktr.ee/drhurless

Training for a fall race? Your cardiovascular fitness can improve faster than your bones and tendons adapt to increased mileage. Feeling capable of running farther doesn't always mean your body is ready for the jump. #RunningTips Learn more and stay connected → linktr.ee/drhurless

Cooler weather can make stiff joints feel even stiffer. If your feet or ankles need more time to “warm up” in the morning, don't just blame the temperature. Persistent stiffness can be worth investigating. #JointHealth Learn more and follow along → linktr.ee/drhurless