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Charlotte Foot & Ankle Specialists Contact us today to learn how our experienced podiatry professionals can help. Dr. Kristine M. Don’t take another step in pain!

Foot problems can be excruciating and knock you out of your daily routine, which is why when you have foot or ankle pain, turn to the experts at Charlotte Foot & Ankle Specialists. Strauss and our staff provide surgical and non-surgical foot care services for your entire family. You may not even consider treating your feet until you have a problem. These complex structures of bones, tendon and muscle are often the first pain indicators that can lead to larger problems. Serious systemic conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, and peripheral vascular disease can manifest into devastating podiatric complications. Our office can guide you to better foot health as well as help with existing foot and ankle problems. Contact us today for an appointment and get back on track to better foot and general health.

When a deep plantar callus develops a small black center, it may be hiding a foreign body like a splinter or piece of gl...
09/29/2026

When a deep plantar callus develops a small black center, it may be hiding a foreign body like a splinter or piece of glass stepped on months ago. 🔬🩹

High-definition podiatric exploration and micro-forceps extraction safely removes deep embedded material, allowing the chronic painful callus to finally close and heal completely.

To discover how expert foreign body removal can end your mysterious foot pain contact the office at 704-504-4000.

For individuals managing painful freiberg's disease, or avascular necrosis of the second metatarsal head, early joint pr...
09/24/2026

For individuals managing painful freiberg's disease, or avascular necrosis of the second metatarsal head, early joint protection is critical to prevent bone flattening. 📐🦴

Rigid forefoot rockers and custom offloading orthotics suspend the delicate metatarsophalangeal joint, minimizing weightbearing stress to allow the bone structure to revascularize naturally.

To see how expert forefoot preservation can safeguard your joints contact the office at 704-504-4000.

For golfers, hikers, or dancers experiencing deep pain under the great toe joint, the cause may be hidden inflammation o...
09/22/2026

For golfers, hikers, or dancers experiencing deep pain under the great toe joint, the cause may be hidden inflammation of the tiny sesamoid bones. 🏌️‍♂️🦴

Targeted sesamoiditis offloading and regenerative ultrasound therapies deliver highly specific relief—deflecting pressure away from the delicate bones while stimulating deep soft tissue repair.

To learn how precision offloading can get you back to your favorite hobbies contact the office at 704-504-4000.

For teenagers experiencing painful Haglund's deformity, or a bony bump on the back of the heel often irritated by rigid ...
09/17/2026

For teenagers experiencing painful Haglund's deformity, or a bony bump on the back of the heel often irritated by rigid shoes, every step can cause deep bursitis friction. 🛹🦴

Specialized heel-counter modifications, dynamic offloading sleeves, and anti-inflammatory therapies calm the localized bone friction without requiring invasive bone scraping.

To learn how adolescent podiatry can resolve back-of-heel pain contact the office at 704-504-4000.

For patients recovering from severe ankle fractures or complex reconstructive surgeries, rebuilding joint proprioception...
09/15/2026

For patients recovering from severe ankle fractures or complex reconstructive surgeries, rebuilding joint proprioception is vital to prevent future falls. 🔄🛹

Neuromuscular foot and ankle rehabilitation utilizes advanced balance-plate tracking to retrain the brain-to-joint communication pathways, establishing dynamic lower-limb stability.

To discover how expert post-operative podiatric rehab can solidify your balance contact the office at 704-504-4000.

When chronic Achilles tendinosis causes persistent tightness and limits your range of motion, stretching alone cannot re...
09/10/2026

When chronic Achilles tendinosis causes persistent tightness and limits your range of motion, stretching alone cannot repair micro-tears within the thick tendon fibers. 🏃‍♂️💥

Focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy acts as an acoustic catalyst—breaking down degenerative scar tissue and stimulating rapid cellular turnover to restore elasticity to your stride.

To learn how advanced tendon therapies can revitalize your training routines contact the office at 704-504-4000.

When dealing with chronic venous insufficiency or lower extremity swelling that makes shoes tight and painful, fluid ret...
09/08/2026

When dealing with chronic venous insufficiency or lower extremity swelling that makes shoes tight and painful, fluid retention can alter your natural gait pattern. 💧🧦

Medical compression podiatry and vascular screening help optimize lower-limb circulation—reducing interstitial fluid buildup and preserving delicate skin integrity around the ankles.

To see how professional circulatory foot care can relieve your lower-limb heaviness contact the office at 704-504-4000.

Taking a pause to celebrate the effort, talent, and commitment that fuel progress every day. 🌟Hard work keeps everything...
09/07/2026

Taking a pause to celebrate the effort, talent, and commitment that fuel progress every day. 🌟

Hard work keeps everything moving forward, but taking time to pause is just as important. 🌟

We want to take a moment to celebrate all the effort, heart, and hustle you bring to the table every single day. Wishing our entire community a safe, fun, and deeply restorative Labor Day! Unplug, unwind, and enjoy the break, you’ve earned it. 🎉Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable Labor Day!

For people suffering from painful subungual exostosis, a tiny bone spur growing upward beneath the toenail can cause chr...
09/03/2026

For people suffering from painful subungual exostosis, a tiny bone spur growing upward beneath the toenail can cause chronic distortion and severe pressure pain. ✂️🦴

Micro-surgical bone spur shaving through a tiny access point removes the bony growth without requiring complete nail ablation, preserving a normal aesthetic appearance.

To discover how micro-podiatric bone spur removal can permanently end your nail pain contact the office at 704-504-4000.

When severe heel spurs create a sharp, stabbing sensation during your very first steps out of bed every morning, the und...
09/01/2026

When severe heel spurs create a sharp, stabbing sensation during your very first steps out of bed every morning, the underlying cause is often chronic fascial tension. 🌅🦶

Comprehensive podiatric night splinting and therapeutic laser protocols target both the physical tension and localized inflammation simultaneously to eliminate morning pain before it begins.

To discover how integrated heel spur protocols can give you a pain-free morning contact the office at 704-504-4000.

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2550 West Arrowood Road Suite 102
Charlotte, NC
28273

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

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