Flexible vs. Rigid: How to Stop Your Hammertoe from Getting Worse

You look down and notice your second, third, or fourth toe isn't lying flat anymore. It’s starting to curl downward at the middle joint, resembling the head of a hammer. At The Foot & Ankle Center of Maryland, we wish more patients recognized the signs of this condition, because we know how big a difference early action makes. That’s why the blog below covers both what to watch for and how to stop a hammertoe in its tracks.

Foot ConditionsWPVMarch 10, 2026Hammertoes, bunions, foot health, The Foot & Ankle Center of Maryland, custom orthotics

What is This Bump on My Big Toe? A Guide to Bunions

Have you noticed a painful, bony bump forming at the base of your big toe? This common issue, known as a bunion, can make wearing shoes and even walking a painful experience.

BunionsWPVAugust 11, 2025Footwear, bunions, Pain, Calluses, Arthritis, foot and ankle health, foot problems, foot health, Podiatry, Podiatrist

It’s Women’s Health Month: How to Care for Women’s Feet

Women need to pay special attention to their feet to avoid unnecessary problems, particularly those caused by hosiery and improper footwear.

Womens Foot HealthThe Foot & Ankle Center Of MarylandMay 9, 2023female foot health, female foot conditions, womens foot conditions, smart footwear choices, bunions, neuromas, plantar fasciitis

Put Your Best Foot Forward This National Foot Health Awareness Month

This month is recognized as National Foot Health Awareness Month and it’s the time when we begin to trade in our boots for sandals and sneakers. This month-long observance helps teach people how to maintain their foot health.

Foot & Ankle Health, Foot Care, Foot Health, Proper FootwearThe Foot & Ankle Center Of MarylandApril 13, 2021foot health awareness month, foot care, foot health, bunions, custom orthotics, foot injuries

5 Winter Foot Care Tips for Seniors

Many people - especially seniors – don’t always realize that having to walk in ice and snow, together with the dry winter air, elevates the risk for foot issues. Here are our top five foot care tips for seniors.

senior foot care, Foot ConditionsThe Foot & Ankle Center Of MarylandDecember 9, 2019bunions, plantar fasciitis, fungal infections, proper foot wear