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Shooting Pain Down Your Leg? Your Foot Might Hold the Answer
Living with chronic pain can be isolating, but understanding the connection is the first step toward finding real relief. In this blog, Edmond Norman Foot & Ankle will help you learn more about what you’re up against…and a modern, non-invasive treatment that’s proven quite effective when other options fail.
Is It Nerve Pain, Joint Pain, Or…?
For many patients, differentiating between joint pain and nerve pain is a serious hurdle to finding effective relief. At Edmond Norman Foot & Ankle, Dr. Bil Buksh specializes in the complex world of peripheral nerves, offering clarity and advanced solutions for pain that is often misunderstood.
When Post-Surgical Pain Just Won’t Quit
You’ve been through it all. The initial trauma or the major surgery was supposed to be the final chapter, but for you, the story continued with a new, frustrating postscript: chronic foot and leg pain.
Real Patients, Real Relief: Four Stories of Overcoming Chronic Nerve Pain
At Edmond Norman Foot & Ankle, we specialize in advanced peripheral nerve surgery, offering hope and real relief to patients who thought they were out of options. These are not just procedures; they are life-changing solutions. Here are the stories of four patients who chose to fight their chronic pain…and won!
Beyond Basic Care: Advanced Solutions for Complex Foot & Ankle Problems
Beyond Basic Care: Advanced Solutions for Complex Foot & Ankle Problems Have you been told there’s nothing more that can be done for your chronic foot pain? For individuals struggling with the lasting effects of previous trauma, a prior surgery that didn’t provide full relief, or a condition that simply won’t respond to standard treatments,…
Fungal Nails? Try Laser Therapy!
Fungal Nails? Try Laser Therapy! Trying to fend off fungal toenails? It might take longer than you think. Ask anyone who’s dealt with onychomycosis, and they’ll tell you that the problem has a nasty habit of recurring after treatment! At Edmond Norman Foot & Ankle, we help patients avoid that altogether with advanced laser therapy….
3 Types of People Who Get Plantar Fasciitis
3 Types of People Who Get Plantar Fasciitis Some estimates suggest that plantar fasciitis affects 10% of all Americans, but how do you know if your heel pain fits the bill? At Edmond Norman Foot & Ankle, we’re familiar with all the different causes that lead to such aches, and we want you informed! The…
Nerve Health Do’s & Don’ts
Nerve Health Do’s & Don’ts Nerve health matters, but solutions aren’t always easy to come by. That’s why patients frequently come from out of state to seek treatment or advice from our podiatrist, Bil Buksh! Unfortunately, they often arrive once an issue has progressed significantly, requiring more time, stress, and skill to treat. Edmond Norman…
Why Do You Keep Getting Foot Cramps?
Why Do You Keep Getting Foot Cramps? Foot cramps – those sudden, sharp, involuntary muscle contractions – can be incredibly painful and disruptive. They can also strike at any time, whether you’re mid-workout, relaxing on the couch, or even sound asleep. But what causes these frustrating spasms, and more importantly, what can you do about…
Acting on Arthritis: How to Manage Inflammation and More
Acting on Arthritis: How to Manage Inflammation and More Arthritis in the feet and ankles can be a real pain, especially during the colder months. In the following, Edmond Norman Foot & Ankle will separate myth from fact, exploring how to manage arthritis effectively at any time of year. Let’s get to it! Myth vs….
Nourishing Your Nerves: At-Home Strategies for Happy Feet
Nourishing Your Nerves: At-Home Strategies for Happy Feet Your feet are sensitive! And that makes sense: after all, each one has approximately 200,000 nerve endings per square centimeter, surpassing any other part of your body by that measure. They need those nerve endings to help us feel sensations and control movement. But when nerves in…
Fungus & Warts Resist Typical Treatments, But We Can Help!
Fungus & Warts Resist Typical Treatments, But We Can Help! Some foot problems just don’t seem to go away, no matter how hard you try to get rid of them. Two common culprits? Fungal toenails and plantar warts, both of which can be persistent and frustrating to treat. In this post, Edmond Norman Foot &…
7 Foot Nerve Conditions: The Myriad Culprits of Numbness, Pain, and Tingling
7 Foot Nerve Conditions: The Myriad Culprits of Numbness, Pain, and Tingling Nerve conditions and conditions that affect the nerves are two separate worlds. However, for the sake of this article, they are all in the same category, much like a jumbled, nervous mess. Today, we at Edmond Norman Foot and Ankle are sharing several of…
Minimally Invasive Podiatric Procedures: A Modern Approach to Foot and Ankle Care
Minimally Invasive Podiatric Procedures: A Modern Approach to Foot and Ankle Care Are you tired of living with foot and ankle pain? If you are, don’t think you must immediately resort to surgery, which can be both stressful and time consuming. For many podiatric conditions, it actually makes more sense to employ minimally invasive procedures….
Peripheral Nerve Stimulators: A Non-Invasive Approach to Chronic Pain Management
Peripheral Nerve Stimulators: A Non-Invasive Approach to Chronic Pain Management Chronic pain in the lower extremities can significantly impact quality of life, and confusion regarding the source of that pain makes matters even worse. Fortunately, the team at Edmond Norman Foot & Anklecan clear things up! Dr. Bil Buksh is noted for both his expertise…
Comparing and Contrasting Non-Diabetic and Diabetic Neuropathy
Comparing and Contrasting Non-Diabetic and Diabetic Neuropathy You might be surprised to learn that diabetes isn’t the only culprit behind nerve problems in the extremities. Peripheral neuropathy, a general term for nerve damage outside the brain and spinal cord, can be caused by a variety of conditions and factors. In this article, we at Edmond…
Diabetic Neuropathy: When Sugar Takes Sensation
Diabetic Neuropathy: When Sugar Takes Sensation For those with Diabetes, managing symptoms can be a hassle. This is especially true for those with Diabetic Neuropathy, which is nerve damage caused by chronically high blood sugar. We at Edmond Norman Foot and Ankle happily take care of our patients with nerve pain in their feet associated…
Hidden Cause of Heel Pain
A Hidden Cause of Heel Pain Sometimes, the most typical ailments have root causes that are far from ordinary. For example, while some estimates suggest that as many as 10% of Americans suffer from plantar fasciitis, the condition from which the pain stems can vary greatly from patient to patient. For this blog post, the…
Persistent Aches? They Could Be a Form of Nerve Pain
Persistent Aches? They Could Be a Form of Nerve Pain As we’ve mentioned before, foot and ankle pain are common concerns. They’re often attributed to complications that are well understood, too, such as plantar fasciitis. Yet what if the pain feels more like burning, tingling, or numbness rather than a sharp ache? For many, these…
