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• posted: Aug. 15, 2019
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Skin and Nail Conditions

Summer’s not over yet! Although the kids will be back in school very shortly—in some places, they already are—we should still have plenty more glorious, gorgeous days and nights left in Read More

• posted: Jul. 19, 2019
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Foot Health,  Skin and Nail Conditions

You probably already know that shoes play an important role in protecting feet and keeping them safe. But were you aware that ill-fitting footwear can cause a host of issues Read More

• posted: May 30, 2019
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Uncategorized

Sometimes, heel pain can be just that – a pain. You might have felt this annoying discomfort in the morning as you take your first steps (what a nice way to Read More

• posted: Apr. 23, 2019
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Uncategorized

Hiking can be both an adventure and a form of therapy. There are trails out there for everyone from beginners to seasoned experts. You can go just to take in Read More

• posted: Mar. 29, 2019
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Heel Pain

Spring is finally here, and so is the excitement of March Madness. The season is well underway, and basketball fans across the nation are looking forward to the tournament finals. Read More

• posted: Feb. 15, 2019
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Skin and Nail Conditions

For a lot of us, winter season is more of a blessing than anything else. Whenever the snow starts to fall, then we are finally able to easily hide our Read More

• posted: Jan. 25, 2019
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Skin and Nail Conditions

An ingrown toenail is usually not the worst problem one can face in a day, but it can certainly add to the suffering! The pain and tenderness making its presence Read More

• posted: Dec. 10, 2018
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Foot Health,  Sports Injuries

College football bowl season is right around the corner, which has us thinking about some of the best Oregon sports traditions! Whether you’re a die-hard Ducks fan, never miss a Trail Blazers game, Read More

• posted: Nov. 13, 2018
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Uncategorized

If you like going for nice walks or long hikes, Roseburg and Douglas County is the place to be! Here in the Umpqua River Valley, with easy access to the ocean, Read More

• posted: Sep. 14, 2018
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Nerve Pain

Losing feeling in any part of your body can be stressful and frightening. These emotions are further compounded when your feet become numb. In addition to having to determine the Read More

• posted: Aug. 09, 2018
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Nerve Pain

Putting aside the fact living wouldn’t be possible in the first place, your life would be rather dull without your nerves. After all, you wouldn’t be able to feel, see, Read More

• posted: Jul. 26, 2018
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Foot Health

With so much divisiveness in our society nowadays, it’s time we start focusing on something just about everyone can agree on – summer is too short!  (Children, in particular, tend to Read More

• posted: Jun. 19, 2018
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Heel Pain

There are some things in life we simply have to endure: in-laws, tax time, and road construction are a few that come to mind. Heel pain, however, is not one of Read More

• posted: Jun. 01, 2018
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Uncategorized

It only takes one fall. Accidental falls are the No. 1 cause of injury—including fatal injuries—for American senior citizens. If you’re lucky, you might get away with just a bruise. But Read More

• posted: Apr. 26, 2018
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Nerve Pain

The Phantom Pebble You’re walking along, and it feels like you have pebble in your shoe, right up near the front of your foot. Hopefully, there’s an actual pebble in there. It’s Read More

• posted: Mar. 30, 2018
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Foot Health,  Heel Pain,  Nerve Pain,  Sports Injuries

Sunday has the distinction of being both Easter and April Fool’s Day – which gives plenty of opportunity for parents who want to be mischievous in either putting together or Read More