Arthritis Awareness Month is coming to a close, but Dr. Brett Stark of Auburn Foot Care Center wants to share a few reasons you should add a podiatrist to your care team. There are many forms of arthritis, and each patient can have their own experience with joint pain and stiffness. If this condition is affecting your feet or ankles, here are three examples of how he and his team can provide relief.
Podiatrists are foot and ankle specialists
If you’re having pain in your feet or ankles, why not go to a trained specialist who has dedicated their career to the area of podiatry? Podiatrists are educated and experienced in the tiniest of details that go into the way your feet and ankles function. Trust them with your joint stiffness and pain questions.
Podiatrists work together with other professionals
We know that it takes a team effort to support our patients. We may recommend that you schedule an appointment with a physical therapist, for example. We’re all on the same team of providing exceptional care for each patient. That means putting our years of experience and service together to create a unique treatment plan.
Podiatrists help with movement
Did you know that exercise is one of the ways to experience relief from arthritis? It may seem to go against the idea of relieving joint pain and stiffness, but regular physical activity has many benefits for patients. Consult with your doctor before beginning a plan, and speak with your podiatrist about the right footwear. They may also recommend custom orthotics.
We want to help you keep moving this summer, and we’d love to join your care team. At Auburn Foot Care Center, Dr. Brett Stark, our board-certified podiatrist, treats a variety of conditions such as diabetic foot care, sports injuries, bunions, ingrown toenails, arthritis, and pediatric foot care. We provide quality service and advanced technology care for patients in Lee County. Contact our office at 334-466-1401. We are in Auburn, Alabama. Our address is 890 N. Dean Road, Ste. 400. We also offer telemedicine appointments.
