Let’s be honest—when was the last time you really thought about your shoes? For most people, footwear is more about fashion or convenience than foot health. But at Select Foot and Ankle Specialist, we see the consequences of bad footwear choices every day. Whether it's aching heels, bunions, or mysterious foot fatigue, many problems trace back to the shoes you wear. So let’s talk about the top five footwear mistakes—and yes, you might be making one of them right now.

As the temperature rises, sandals become the go-to footwear for many. But before you slip into your favorite pair, ask yourself this: Are my sandals actually supporting my feet?

We all of summer goals, but pain is not one of them. If you plan on running through the summer here in Houston here are some tips to help keep you on your feet. Summer running can be exhilarating, but high temperatures come with added stress on your feet.

Chronic foot and ankle pain can seriously disrupt your quality of life—whether it's the first step out of bed in the morning or every mile of your daily walk. While traditional treatments like steroid injections and physical therapy offer relief for many, some soft tissue injuries stem from a greater degree of tissue damage (degeneration) and can benefit from a more advanced, lasting solution. That’s where regenerative medicine—specifically stem cell therapy —comes in.

Foot and ankle specialists, such as podiatrists often utilize X-rays as a valuable diagnostic tool to assess and diagnose various conditions

Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses Seever's disease (Pediatric heel pain).

Dr. Christopher Correa DPM FACFAS discusses custom foot orthotics or "inserts"

Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses what the terms Pronation and Supination mean and how they apply to foot function.

Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses causes and treatments for posterior heel pain and posterior heel spurs

Dr, Correa DPM FACFAS discusses plantar fasciitis sometimes known as heel spurs or "stone bruise".

Dr. Correa DPM FACFAS discusses common reactions to steroid injections.

Dr. Correa discussed Baxter's nerve entrapment as a cause of heel pain.

A podiatrist is a specialist who provides medical diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle problems.