Clinton Township Newsletter

9 j u n e 2 0 2 2 DR. HOWARD J. TZORFAS Podiatrist/Foot Specialist Board Cer tified in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery www.DrTzorfas.com OVER 31 YEARS IN PRACTICE Specializing in treatment for: • Ingrown & Fungus Nails • Plantar Warts/Children & Adults • Custom Orthotics • Corns/Calluses • Heel Pain/Arch Pain/Plantar Fasciitis • Foot Pain/Ankle Pain/Other Sport Injuries: Bunions/Hammertoes • Diabetic Care/Diabetic Shoes – covered by Medicare • DIGITAL X-RAYS AND VASCULAR TESTING ON-SITE • Evening appointments available! • Medicare and most insurances accepted Call 908.236.6999 Today and Have Relief Tomorrow! Located at the HUNTERDON HILLS PLAZA 1386 Hwy 22 W, Lebanon Also Located at Mack Chiropractic in Little Bears Plaza, 269 Rt.31 South, Suite #5, Washington NJ 07882 908.835.1730 In Practice Since 1990! You're in good hands with Dr.Tzorfas! f l a t f e e t By Howard J. Tzorfas D.P.M. Why is having flat feet a problem? Ninety percent of foot problems are inherited and included in that is having flat feet. Flat feet, or excessive pronation, is when a person's feet literally look flat, or it can be that when they walk that their feet can flatten out. This excessive motion is called pronation. (Obviously we don't want to have too much pronation.) When your feet do flatten out too much, they affect the rest of your body; they can cause your knees to rotate in, and your hips to rotate out, which may lead to lower back pain and knee pain. If your feet are out of alignment, it can cause other problems in your body. Having flat feet can cause your feet to change as you get older. Without the proper support, bones in your feet can change and shift, causing bunions, hammertoes, and painful feet. One may also develop arthritis in their feet. A very common problem called plantar fasciitis, which is an inflammation of the ligament on the bottom of your feet, can be aggravated by excessive pronation or flat feet. It's very important to pay attention to your feet and have them examined by a podiatrist who can keep your feet from getting worse. One of the best things to help with excessive pronation, or flat feet, is to get into a pair of custom arch supports, called orthotics. Yes, you can attempt to try to help yourself by getting a pair of Dr. Scholl's over-the- counter, but they are not very good. It's really important go see a podiatrist to be evaluated by a medical specialist who could provide you with the best care. Most insurances will cover for orthotics. If you have any foot problems, issues and questions, please contact Howard J. Tzorfas, D.P.M. at 908.236.6999, or visit: www.DrTzorfas.com. Conveniently located in the Hunterdon Hills Plaza, 1386 Hwy 22W, Lebanon. "I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June?" ~ Lucy Maud Montgomery "All June I bound the rose in sheaves, Now, rose by rose, I strip the leaves." ~ Robert Browning

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