Experiencing hardened skin on the bottom of your feet can be very uncomfortable and can make it difficult or impossible to wear shoes. While many calluses can be successfully treated at home with soaking and moisturizing treatments, more advanced calluses or heel fissures should be treated by your foot doctor to minimize the chances of […]
There seem to be a few misconceptions out there when it comes to how to treat a toe fracture properly. One of the primary misconceptions about a broken toe is if you can put weight on the foot, then the toe can’t be broken, but this is not always true. A toe that has a […]
Heel pain can come on gradually, such as is often experienced with Achilles tendonitis, or it can be more rapid and debilitating such as from a heel fracture. Heel pain can also alter the way you walk, which increases problems with your knees, hips, and back so be sure to see your foot doctor for […]
The ankle made up of a complex variety of bones, ligaments, tendons, veins, nerves, and other tissues are susceptible to injury and disease, resulting in pain and discomfort. For severe ankle pain, it’s always the best idea to seek treatment from your podiatrist to get the proper diagnosis and care and to prevent reinjury and […]
The sesamoid bones in the foot are two very small, free-floating bones in the ball of the foot that absorb considerable pressure during walking, running, sporting activities, and even while just standing in one place. When they get overly stressed, the considerable pain and discomfort are called sesamoiditis. Other conditions that have similar symptoms include […]
A ganglion cyst is a benign, fluid-filled sack that can form a bump under the skin on the top of your foot. The abnormal growth usually occurs on a tendon or muscle and often doesn’t cause any pain. However, a cyst can also grow on a nerve causing numbing, tingling, and shooting pains in the […]
A bunion is a toe deformity that causes the big toe to gradually push into the other toes with a telltale bump forming on the joint of the big toe. A similar condition that affects the pinky toe is called a bunionette. When a bunion is in the early stages, conservative treatments can make the […]
Painful muscle cramps are usually caused by dehydration, so be sure to drink plenty of healthy fluids whenever you are doing vigorous work or exercise to help avoid them. Cramping can often radiate pain or be confused with other conditions like ankle sprains and arch problems including plantar fasciitis, so be sure to see […]
Beware of lesions on your feet that may be cancerous growths in disguise. Skin cancer can look a lot like other conditions including moles, blisters, and warts. It’s best to have regular checkups with your foot doctor since he or she will be able to identify potential tumors and have them biopsied to check for […]
When your ankles are weak it can cause your feet to ache, and can also cause balance problems that may result in falls. Physical therapy exercises are a great way to improve ankle health and custom braces can be used to improve balance and prevent falls. 4 methods for increasing ankle strength and stability include […]
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