Podiatry
Podiatry is foot care from a podiatrist, a doctor who focuses on the feet. If you're on your feet all day, climbing subway stairs and walking to and from work, small foot problems add up. At Broadway Chiropractic and Wellness, at 1410 Broadway in Midtown Manhattan, podiatry visits are with a podiatrist.
Common reasons people come in
- Thick or discolored toenails
- Cracked or peeling skin on the feet
- Warts on the feet
What a visit involves
- History. The podiatrist asks about your symptoms, your shoes and activity, and your health history, including diabetes.
- Exam. A look at your feet, skin and nails, and how you stand and walk.
- Plan. What the podiatrist suggests next, and whether you need another visit or a referral.
Before your visit
- Bring the shoes you wear most and a list of your medicines.
- Bring any past foot X-rays or reports.
- Tell us if you have diabetes or circulation problems.
Foot care basics
MedlinePlus suggests wearing comfortable shoes that fit, washing your feet daily with soap and lukewarm water, and trimming toenails straight across and not too short. It also notes your feet can be a clue to your overall health. For example, tingling or numbness could be a sign of diabetes, and swelling might point to kidney disease, heart disease or high blood pressure. If you have foot problems, talk to a doctor.
When to get medical care first
MedlinePlus advises contacting a provider if you have sudden, severe foot pain; foot pain after an injury, especially if your foot is bleeding or bruised or you can't put weight on it; redness or swelling of a joint, an open sore or ulcer, or a fever; or foot pain with diabetes or a condition that affects blood flow. If you have diabetes, MedlinePlus advises checking your feet every day and contacting your provider about any redness, warmth, swelling, sores, cracks, tingling, burning or pain.
Sources (accessed Nov 3, 2026): MedlinePlus, Foot Health · MedlinePlus, Foot pain · MedlinePlus, Diabetes - taking care of your feet
Other care at 1410 Broadway
Chiropractic care and acupuncture are available at our office.
Visiting us in Midtown
Broadway Chiropractic and Wellness is at 1410 Broadway, New York, NY 10018, at West 39th Street in Midtown Manhattan's Garment District.
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: closed
We work with most insurance plans and help you use your benefits. Call (212) 354-2225 or use the contact form to book.
FAQs
Is podiatry covered by insurance?
We work with most insurance plans and help you use your benefits.
How often will I need to come in?
It depends on the problem. Some foot concerns need one visit, and others need follow-ups. The podiatrist will tell you what they suggest, and you decide.
What if I have diabetes?
Tell us at booking. MedlinePlus notes that tingling or numbness in the feet could be a sign of diabetes, so the podiatrist will want your full history.
Is podiatry the same as chiropractic care?
No. A podiatrist is a doctor who focuses on the feet. A chiropractor focuses on the spine and other joints. Both are at our office, so you can see one or both.
