Foot Health Guides from Dr. Gaffney

Clear, practical answers about bunions, hammer toes, corns, calluses and other foot problems, from a board certified podiatrist with more than 30 years of experience.

Podiatrist's Guide for Callus Care at the Ball of the Foot
Melissa Gaffney, DPM

Podiatrist's Guide for Callus Care at the Ball of the Foot

If you have a callus on the ball of your foot that feels like a rock, you're not alone —...

Morton’s Neuroma: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments That Actually Work
Melissa Gaffney, DPM

Morton’s Neuroma: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments That Actually Work

Morton's Neuroma: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments That Actually Work ( The following is original content...

person holding barefoot with red mark and jagged red lines at ball of the foot
Melissa Gaffney, DPM

Metatarsalgia Explained: Why the Ball of Your Foot Hurts and How to Relieve It

 Experiencing sharp or burning pain in the ball of your foot? Metatarsalgia is a common...