The Benefits Of Visiting A Podiatrist

Dr. Jason Wilks of Wilks Advanced Foot Care provides comprehensive foot and ankle care for patients in Roseburg, OR. Your feet are under a lot of stress every day. Your podiatrist specializes in diagnosing and treating problems in the feet, ankles, and related structures of the leg. Diabetics and athletes have a higher chance of mishaps with their feet, but anyone can benefit from seeing a podiatrist at least for a yearly exam.

Foot Care

Your Roseburg, OR, podiatrist can help if you've had a foot injury, surgery, or are prone to foot problems. If you are diabetic or an athlete you have an increased risk of troubles with your feet. Diabetics have decreased sensitivity in the extremities and athletes have an increased risk of injuries. It's important to have a foot doctor you know and trust when your lifestyle affects your foot health. Use your podiatrist as a resource and make sure you're doing the right exercises and wearing the right footwear.

Common Foot Problems

There are many common foot problems your podiatrist can help with, including ingrown toenails, bunions, and hammertoes. Some people are genetically prone to problems like these and in that case, you may want to schedule regular visits with a podiatrist throughout the year.

Foot Pain

Any pain in your foot can make walking and standing uncomfortable. If you're in pain and have never been diagnosed, it's important to see a podiatrist. Podiatrists prescribe at-home exercises to stretch and strengthen the feet, and treatments like custom orthotic devices to be worn in shoes. These can help align the bones in your foot to relieve pain while you walk.

At Wilks Advanced Foot Care we take pride in helping you stay healthy and on your feet! To make an appointment with Dr. Wilks in Roseburg, OR, call (541) 673-0742.