Steven E. Black, DPM

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

Non-diabetic foot problems are common and can affect comfort and daily activity. Foot odor is caused by bacteria breakin...
06/09/2026

Non-diabetic foot problems are common and can affect comfort and daily activity. Foot odor is caused by bacteria breaking down sweat. Toe jam, or gunk, can build up between the toes and may lead to irritation or infection. Cracked heels develop when the skin becomes dry and splits, sometimes...

Read more: https://www.lancasterfootdoctor.com/blog/everyday-foot-problems-explained

Running with plantar fasciitis can be difficult because it puts stress on the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia is ...
05/19/2026

Running with plantar fasciitis can be difficult because it puts stress on the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia is a strong band of tissue that supports the arch and absorbs impact during movement. When this tissue becomes irritated, runners may feel sharp heel pain or soreness along the foot...

Read more: https://www.lancasterfootdoctor.com/blog/running-with-plantar-fasciitis

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

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