Blog Articles

I have an Ingrown toenail, how can I treat it?

An ingrown toenail can be a very painful and debilitating issue, and can also lead to infection. Dr. Smith reviews this topic and treatment options when they occur.

Dec 15th, 2022

Prevention for Foot and Ankle Pain- Helpful Exercises to put into your Daily Routine

These 9 simple foot and ankle exercises will help treat and prevent numerous foot and ankle ailments.

Oct 26th, 2022

How Are Bunions Corrected?

There are numerous ways to correct a bunion. Dr. Smith explains a few of the most common bunion procedures and the indications for them.

Oct 1st, 2022

Picking the Proper Running Shoe

Choosing the proper running shoe can be challenging for even the most experienced runner. Dr. Pollard, an Ironman competitor and avid runner, shares her insight on features to watch for when choosing your running shoes.

Jun 25th, 2022

Custom Orthotics- Are they worth the investment?

Custom Orthotics are a great option for people and patients of all ages. They can be preventative and also therapeutic in nature. They can be customized for all patients' needs.

May 19th, 2022

How to Better Prepare Yourself to have Surgery

Surgery can be overwhelming. Please see this helpful blog about preparing for surgery.

Apr 22nd, 2021

Is foot pain ruining your golf swing?

Spring is here, which for many in Colorado means the return of golf season. Don't let foot pain ruin your attempts at course records this year!

Apr 20th, 2021

Don't Ignore Flat Feet

Treatment and prevention of adult flatfoot can reduce the incidence of additional foot problems such as bunions, hammertoes, arthritis and calluses, and improve a person’s overall health.

Mar 25th, 2021

Ankle Arthritis

Total ankle replacement has gained traction in the last decade as a reliable, durable procedure for those experiencing severe ankle pain, often caused from arthritis.

Oct 12th, 2020

Should I Fix My Bunion?

A bunion is an enlargement of the bone of the big toe joint. Not all bunions will become painful, but if they start to limit your activity and lifestyle it may be time to consider surgery.

Feb 27th, 2020

Winter can be Fall Season

Don't let a fall ruin your winter. If you suffer and ankle sprain or fracture, we encourage you to seek help.

Feb 5th, 2020

We are Expanding! 2nd Location in Highlands Ranch opened May 1.

We are excited to welcome Dr. William Farrett to our practice. We will be taking over his practice, The Foot & Ankle Center of Colorado, 8671 S. Quebec St., #230 (C-470 and Quebec), now called Castle Rock Foot & Ankle at Highlands Ranch!

May 12th, 2022

We Celebrate 10 years of Ownership under Dr. Jessica Herzog!

What a great decade this past decade has been. Dr. Herzog celebrates 10 years of ownership of Castle Rock Foot & Ankle Care.

Feb 27th, 2021

Treating chronic pain with no downtime

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is the latest non-invasive, non-surgical, FDA cleared breakthrough procedure to cure chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Feb 5th, 2021

Ouch. My big toe hurts, but I don't have a bunion. What is this?

There are many different reasons your great toe joint can hurt. However, one of the most common reasons is that you may have arthritis at your great toe joint. You may notice increased swelling, stiffness and difficulty with bending your toe.

Jan 21st, 2021

New Year's Resolutions- How your Feet can affect your Weight Loss Success

Many of the estimated 70 million obese Americans are trapped in a life-threatening vicious cycle: Obesity aggravates foot problems, like heel pain and flat feet; sore feet make it hard to exercise and lose weight; and without exercise, obesity worsens.

Dec 3rd, 2020