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Spring into Summer with Healthy, Pain Free Feet

Don’t wait until sandal season is upon you.  If you have any unsighltly corns or pain in the balls of your feet, be sure to address them before you slip into those strappy sandals!!

Unsightly corns caused by hammertoes or rubbbing in shoes are often easily taken care of with simple conservative treatments, or a quick minor surgical procedure.

If you’re finding the balls of your feet can’t withstand the pressures of the fashionista world, there is a solution to your problem.  Sculptra, the collagen building filler can be used to build up the fat pad in your feet and take the pressure off of those areas that prevent you from wearing the shoes you love.

Check into this great, innovative technique as seen on Good Morning America and being used across the country to keep women comfortable without sacrificing fashion!!!

Dr. Szpiro is on “The List”!

We’re very excited to share that Boston Common Podiatry’s Dr. Jordana Szpiro has made Boston Common Magazine’s “The List”. View the Spring 2012 issue online, page 52.
“The List” recognizes people who are doing something unique and we really appreciate being honored by Boston Common Magazine.

Plantar Warts: Pedicures and Gyms Can Be Your Worst Enemy

Have you noticed a new callus or lump on your foot where there never was one before?   Does it have little black dots?  This could be the first sign of a wart.  Warts are caused by a highly contagious virus spread via direct contact with an infected portion of skin.  However, they are also easily contracted via unclean surfaces at the gym, or incorrectly cleaned/unsterilized footbaths or instruments during a pedicure. 

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Miracle Fillers for the Feet-Injectable padding…say YES to high heels!

Imagine 8-12 months of pain free feet!!!!   Boston Common Podiatry is proud to anounce it will be bringing this innovative techniqe already being used around the country, to Boston!   No more stuffing padding in your shoes, or having to take those beautiful Louboutins off and switch to flats…..or even worse, having to avoid high heels all together!

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Have you seen our health segment on WCVB? Learn how foot problems can be a sign of other health problems in the body and share this link with your friends!

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/28769190/detail.html

Dr. Szpiro on Channel 5 talking about feet and your health…

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/28769655/detail.html