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Getting Natural Help with Regenerative Medicine
Your body has remarkable healing potential. It’s coded in the very fabric of life. And while humans may not be able to regrow entire limbs like some animals can, our natural ability to fight off infections, close wounds, and repair swollen or torn tissue is still...
Common Mistakes When Dealing with Plantar Fasciitis
Sometimes, what’s even worse than having a problem is not knowing how to deal with it. Is what you’re trying working that well? Is it even working at all? Wait, is it actually making things worse?! We tend to see this confusion with plantar fasciitis, the strain and...
Do You Need Injection Therapy for Your Chronic Foot Pain?
Are you suffering from chronic pain that just won’t go away in your heels, arches, or ankles? Have you tried rest, stretching, and other conservative treatments with no success? Is your discomfort preventing you from being as active as you want to be, or getting in...
How to Recover FAST From a Sports Injury
Athletes aren’t always known for their patience. The competitive fire burns bright! That goes for just about everyone who enjoys lots of physical activity, actually—whether you play to defeat the competition, improve your own personal best, or just stay in shape! So...
A Better Way to Do Bunion Surgery
At Omega Medical Group (OMG), we meet a lot of people struggling with painful foot problems. Many patients we see weekly are frustrated, scared, or even embarrassed to show their feet due to their bunions. Why? It’s not so hard to understand, really. Bunions can be...
Do You Need New Shoes?
Do you need new shoes? We know that for some of you, the answer to this question is always, “YES, of course!” After all, who doesn’t love a stylish new pair of shoes? But let’s be serious for a moment. Although the topic is somewhat difficult to research, there are...
Achilles Tendon Injuries (and Treatments)
Achilles tendon problems, including tendinitis and ruptures, are very common athletic injuries. Dr. Marizeli Olacio in Miami explains these conditions, and how you can treat them properly and return to activity quickly.
Miami Marathon Homestretch, Race Day, and Recovery Tips
The Miami Marathon is just a few weeks away! Our foot specialists have some tips on how you can keep your feet in great shape before, during, and after the race!
Shows to Binge and Other Tips to Keep You Sane After Surgery
If you’ve ever come to see us for care—or you’re a regular reader of these blogs—you probably know how much theOmega Medical Group team emphasizes staying as active as possible during treatment and rehabilitation. It makes sense, of course. If you stay more active...
Relieving Pain from Flat Feet
Flat feet are a lot more common than you might think.How common? By some estimates, as many as 1 in 4 people have flat feet—or at least low arches. As a matter of fact, virtually all children start out with flat feet, since strong arches don’t typically form until age...
Do I Need Wound Care for My Foot?
Let’s get straight to the point. Do you have an open wound on your foot—especially one that is deep, swollen, or hot to the touch? Do you have either diabetes or any other condition that can affect the strength of the circulation to your lower limbs? If you can answer...
Back to School—Are Your Child’s Feet Prepared?
For those of you with school age kids, we hope your little ones have mostly settled into their new routine by now! After three full weeks of classes, most Miami schoolkids have gotten over their end-of-summer disappointment—replaced by the excitement of reconnecting...