New England Podiatry Associates

06/03/2026

Running barefoot on wet, packed sand looks cinematic, but it comes with a major biomechanical flaw: the shoreline is always sloped toward the ocean! Running on this slanted surface forces one foot to strike lower than the other, creating an artificial leg-length discrepancy.

This uneven strike pattern causes massive strain on your IT band, hips, and knees. Stick to flat trails for your long summer runs! Our doctors are runners, so they know what you need: www.nepodiatry.com

05/27/2026

Millions of patients managing Type 2 Diabetes are experiencing life-changing health transformations thanks to modern GLP-1 weight loss medications. Dropping excess weight significantly reduces the strain on your cardiovascular system, improves blood sugar metrics, and lowers your risk for severe joint deterioration.

However, as the number on the scale drops, many patients are visiting clinics with a highly specific, frustrating complaint: they finally feel healthy enough to exercise and stay active, but their feet are suddenly in chronic pain.

If your heels or the balls of your feet ache intensely after losing a significant amount of weight, you are likely experiencing Fat Pad Atrophy. Keep reading to learn why your feet hurt more than they did before, plus how New England Podiatry can help you stay active: https://tinyurl.com/mvmtvkfd

05/20/2026

If the warming weather isn't reason enough to go for a jog, we at NEPA know how to provide some extra motivation. In this article, we reveal the true benefits of running for your feet, from increased blood flow to stronger bones and a decreased risk of injury. Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/5mz4keuk

05/13/2026

Custom orthotics are custom for a reason: because they are tailored to you. Unlike shoes off the rack that come with uncomfortable, one size fits all inserts, custom orthotics are molded to your exact foot shape and needs. Give them a try and get the tailored comfort you deserve from us at NEPA. But first, check out this article, where we explain these wonderful medical devices in detail: https://tinyurl.com/2k5zdvxc

05/06/2026

In the world of sports, heel pain is synonymous with hamper and hinderance. But what might be the cause of this underlying tenderness back there? It could be more than a cleat that doesn't fit right. Deep issues like plantar fasciitis, Sever's disease, or even a bruised heel pad can all be to blame (but that's not all): https://tinyurl.com/3jvj98bn

04/29/2026

Did you know that there are two main types of custom orthotics? While functional orthotics help correct gait and weight distribution for chronic inflammation and foot injuries, accommodative orthotics are meant to optimize cushion and support for conditions like diabetes. Learn more about custom orthotics on this page: https://tinyurl.com/4x52ubva

04/22/2026

If you’ve started noticing a bony bump at the base of your big toe, you know that a bunion is more than just a cosmetic issue. It changes the way you walk, the shoes you can wear, and even your willingness to stay active. Many patients spend years in the "management phase," trying everything to avoid surgery. Yet because a bunion is a structural deformity, not just a bump on the bone, management eventually hits a wall.

But New England Podiatry is here to help! In our latest blog, we’ll cover how to effectively manage your symptoms and how to know when it’s time to move toward a permanent, three-dimensional correction with Lapiplasty®: https://tinyurl.com/3y8jx6bs

04/17/2026

04/15/2026

If your toenails have fungus, we'd like to say that it's not that deep. But it is. So deep, in fact, that topical treatments are notoriously ineffective at getting to the bottom of the fungus, which lives below the nail bed. Our solution: the PinPointe Laser. FDA cleared, minimally invasive, and most importantly, far more effective than competing treatments: https://tinyurl.com/37yvmes2

04/08/2026

Needles are great for crocheting, but when it comes to dealing with chronic heel pain, many podiatry patients wrinkle at the idea of them. Pressure waves sound much nicer (and less painful), and that's because they are. Because of EPAT (extracorporeal pulse activation technology), you can say goodbye to cortisone injections and say hello to a minimally invasive procedure that, according to some studies, actually work better: https://tinyurl.com/y9bztwas