West Jordan Podiatrist, Dr. Elizabeth E. Auger!

Why Foot Doctors Are So Important

When you have a skin condition, you usually visit a dermatologist. A heart condition often requires a cardiologist. Specialists are an integral part of healthcare, and podiatrists are no different. Your primary care provider will have plenty of knowledge about foot conditions, but the specialized treatment you will receive from a foot doctor can drastically increase your well-being.

Podiatrists in West Jordan can provide a firm diagnosis for your condition, then provide treatment that can quickly eliminate your pain and discomfort. These treatments may include surgery, splinting, massage therapy and more. Your podiatrist can also recommend the best home remedies for certain conditions.

However, podiatrists aren’t just here to treat issues after they appear. Dr. Auger can examine your feet and your medical history (and your family’s history) to provide preventative measures to better prevent certain issues from affecting you. For example, if your family has a history of developing bunions, Dr. Auger may be able to offer a variety of different preventative treatment options to lessen your chances of developing them as well.

Since 1999, Dr. Auger has helped hundreds of patients overcome (and prevent) foot pain and discomfort. She creates personalized treatment plans for every patient to make sure they can stay on their feet and continue enjoying life.

Our Feet Are Amazing!

Our bodies are incredible machines, yet we take so much for granted — until something goes wrong, that is. After all, how often do you appreciate being able to breathe through your nose until you have a cold? Our feet are the same way. We may walk or run thousands of steps every day, or we could stand for hours on end. Yet the only time we really think about our feet is when they become injured.

Leonardo Da Vinci once called the human foot “a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.” When you consider all the intricate parts that make a foot work, it’s not hard to understand why he felt this way:

• 33 joints between 26 bones
• 100 muscles, ligaments and tendons
• A network of blood vessels
• More than 250,000 sweat glands that produce about a cup of sweat a day
• The densest composition of nerves in the body at more than 200,000 nerves

When even one of these pieces is injured, damaged or not working properly, it can be a big issue. After all, our feet are our main mode of transportation! That’s why it’s so important to have a West Jordan podiatrist you can trust. Dr. Elizabeth E. Auger, DPM has been one of the top trusted podiatrists in the area since 1999./p>

Whether you have an annoying bunion, a toe deformity or any other foot condition, Dr. Auger is here to help. Get a same-day podiatry appointment by calling (801) 509-9959 or sending us an email today!