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 […]
Stress fractures are fine cracks that can develop over time from repeated, excessive pressure to the foot. Runners, athletes, and dancers frequently experience stress fractures to their feet, ankles, and toes. Playing sports like basketball and football that requires a lot of running and jumping with fast stops and starts will increase the chances of […]
Flatfoot is a common condition frequently seen by podiatrists, with over 70 million people in the United States alone being affected. For some people having flat feet doesn’t cause any problems, but for many folks having untreated or improperly treated flat feet causes not only many foot and ankle problems but also has a radiating […]
Ingrown toenails often begin gradually with only minor discomfort, but as the nail pushes further, it can cut the skin causing pain, swelling, bleeding, and bacterial and fungal infections. Any added pressure from your footwear can make it very painful to wear shoes. Some people may inherit a tendency to have excessively curved toenails, which […]
Foot odor is pretty much unavoidable to a large degree. Your feet are loaded with sweat glands (nearly half a million in both feet!) and this constant production of moisture produces the ideal environment for the growth of bacteria and fungi. As these microbes consume your sweat they produce horrible smells during the decomposition process. […]
Haglund’s deformity is a bony growth on the heel that is also known as the pump bump because it tends to occur as a response to the rubbing and pressure that is caused by tight-fitting shoes. People with untreated overpronation (flatfoot) are also more susceptible. A small bump on the heel may not cause unbearable […]