
by Brian Vastola | Jan 21, 2026 | Advanced Foot Therapy, Foot Doctor, Foot Specialist, Jason Spector - Florida Foot and Ankle Specialists, podiatrist Lakewood Ranch, podiatrist Sarasota, Regenerative Medicine
EPAT (Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology): A Drug-Free Solution for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis and Tendon Pain Heel pain has a way of creeping into your life and refusing to leave. It may start as stiffness when you step out of bed in the morning. Then...

by Brian Vastola | Jan 21, 2026 | Advanced Foot Therapy, Foot Doctor, Jason Spector - Florida Foot and Ankle Specialists, podiatrist Lakewood Ranch, podiatrist Sarasota, Regenerative Medicine
PRP, Stem Cells, and Shockwave Therapy: The Body’s Natural Way to Fight Chronic Pain and Inflammation Chronic foot and ankle pain has a way of slowly taking over your life. At first, it’s manageable. A sore heel in the morning. A tight Achilles after activity....

by Brian Vastola | Jan 21, 2026 | Foot Doctor, foot doctor Bradenton, Foot Specialist, Jason Spector - Florida Foot and Ankle Specialists, podiatrist Lakewood Ranch, podiatrist Sarasota
The Arthritis of the Big Toe: Recognizing Symptoms and Non-Surgical vs. Surgical Treatment Options A stiff, painful big toe can sneak up on you. At first, it feels tight when you push off while walking or running. Later, the joint aches after a long day on your...

by Brian Vastola | Jan 21, 2026 | Advanced Foot Therapy, Foot Doctor, foot doctor Bradenton, Foot Specialist, Jason Spector - Florida Foot and Ankle Specialists, podiatrist Lakewood Ranch
Preventing Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Why Daily Foot Checks Are the Most Important 5 Minutes of Your Day For someone living with neuropathy, a tiny cut on the foot can become a serious medical problem faster than most people realize. What looks like a harmless...

by Brian Vastola | Jan 21, 2026 | Foot Doctor, foot doctor Bradenton, Foot Specialist, Jason Spector - Florida Foot and Ankle Specialists, podiatrist Lakewood Ranch, podiatrist Sarasota
Diabetic Foot Care: Spotting the Signs of Nerve Damage and Preventing Dangerous Foot Ulcers Have you ever felt a strange tingling, burning, or numbness in your feet and brushed it off as “nothing serious”? You’re not alone. Many people experience these...

by Brian Vastola | Jan 21, 2026 | Advanced Foot Therapy, Foot Doctor, foot doctor Bradenton, Foot Specialist, Jason Spector - Florida Foot and Ankle Specialists, podiatrist Lakewood Ranch, podiatrist Sarasota
Neuroma Treatment Options: From Simple Shoe Changes to Surgical Nerve Removal It starts as a small annoyance. A strange pressure in the ball of your foot. A burning or tingling sensation that feels exactly like you’re stepping on a pebble that is not actually there....