Steven E. Black, DPM

Steven E. Black, DPM Steven Black DPM, PC strives to provide our patients the highest quality foot and ankle care.

Foot problems that result from diabetes can develop when high blood sugar damages nerves and reduces blood flow to the f...
05/12/2026

Foot problems that result from diabetes can develop when high blood sugar damages nerves and reduces blood flow to the feet. This can cause numbness, burning, tingling, or loss of feeling. These make it harder to notice cuts, blisters, or pressure points. Poor circulation can also slow healing and...

Read more: https://www.lancasterfootdoctor.com/blog/diabetic-foot-complications

Cracked heels develop when the skin around the heel becomes dry, thick, and splits due to pressure and lack of moisture....
05/05/2026

Cracked heels develop when the skin around the heel becomes dry, thick, and splits due to pressure and lack of moisture. Causes include prolonged standing, wearing open-back shoes, and footwear that does not properly support the heel, which increases stress on the skin. Dry climates can worsen the...

Read more: https://www.lancasterfootdoctor.com/blog/dealing-with-cracked-heels

Heel pad syndrome involves thinning or damage to the fat pad beneath the heel, which normally cushions impact while walk...
04/21/2026

Heel pad syndrome involves thinning or damage to the fat pad beneath the heel, which normally cushions impact while walking and standing. It can be caused by aging, obesity, improper footwear, or an uneven gait that increases pressure on the heel. Symptoms include deep aching pain in the center of...

Read more: https://www.lancasterfootdoctor.com/blog/heel-pad-syndrome-exercises

Heel spurs are bony growths that develop on the heel bone due to repeated stress on the foot. Many people do not notice ...
04/14/2026

Heel spurs are bony growths that develop on the heel bone due to repeated stress on the foot. Many people do not notice symptoms. However, if pain occurs, it is often felt as a sharp or stabbing sensation in the bottom of the heel. This pain is usually worse with the first steps in the morning or...

Read more: https://www.lancasterfootdoctor.com/blog/symptoms-and-risks-of-heel-spurs

Ankle pain can develop for many reasons, ranging from mild strain to serious injury. A common cause of ankle pain is a s...
03/31/2026

Ankle pain can develop for many reasons, ranging from mild strain to serious injury. A common cause of ankle pain is a sprain, which happens when the strong bands of tissue that connect bones in the ankle joint are stretched or torn. This may happen during sudden twisting or overuse. Achilles...

Read more: https://www.lancasterfootdoctor.com/blog/various-causes-of-ankle-pain-2

Pregnancy can cause several changes in the feet and ankles as the body adapts to support a growing baby. As weight incre...
03/24/2026

Pregnancy can cause several changes in the feet and ankles as the body adapts to support a growing baby. As weight increases, more pressure is placed on the feet, which may lead to pain, fatigue, and difficulty walking for long periods. Hormones released during pregnancy also loosen ligaments, the...

Read more: https://www.lancasterfootdoctor.com/blog/ways-pregnancy-affects-the-feet

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