Mid Nebraska Foot Clinic FAQs

According to the Mayo Clinic, the average American walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps per day. Understandably, heel pain is one of the most common foot-related ailments we treat. Scheduling an appointment with a podiatrist is the best solution, as we typically see excellent results with the methods we offer. 

Peripheral neuropathy results from nerve damage and can cause numbness, weakness, and pain in the feet. You can make an appointment with a podiatrist at one of our locations to learn more about our treatments for neuropathy, including medication, supplements, and laser therapy to reduce symptoms. 

Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that prompts 2 million Americans to seek treatment from a podiatrist each year, according to the Washington Post. This condition causes abnormal strain on the heel bone attachment of the plantar fascia ligament. If you're one of the millions suffering from this type of foot pain, call our office for an appointment and learn more about our conservative treatment methods.

Our podiatrist, Dr. Lewandowski, has a very high success rate in curing heel pain and other foot ailments with orthotics. We use a brand of orthotics that is based on the best science and physics available, and they are truly calibrated according to the patient's body weight and foot flexibility. Dr. Lewandowski stresses the importance of treatment and trying to avoid surgery if possible.

You should make an appointment with a podiatrist to discuss the problem and explore options to remedy the pain with or without shots. Call today for an appointment!

If your mother or grandmother has had bunions, then there’s a good chance that you do too. Bunions tend to be more common in females. Make an appointment with our podiatrist today to discuss treatment.

You should replace your running shoes every six to 12 months based on usage. Speak with our podiatrist today to learn more about how to prevent sports injuries.

Consult your podiatrist to evaluate you if you're having problems. You'll likely need to replace them every six to 10 years. However, technological advances happen every year so you may want to consider replacing them more frequently. 

People with diabetes should get their feet checked every four to six months. They can go to a family physician or a podiatrist for these check-ups.