Hammertoes are a deformity to your toe, which causes pain and difficulty walking. They got their name from how the toe joint usually resembles a hammer. If you leave a hammertoe uninterrupted, it will become stiff, and you might not be able to move it. That’s why healing your hammertoe quickly is the most important […]
It’s finally summer, and people are getting outside and getting some sun. However, if you suffer from bunions, it can be a real bummer. But it doesn’t have to be. Read on to discover everything you need to know about bunions to maximize your summer fun. A bunion is a common foot deformity when a bump develops […]
April is Foot Health Awareness Month, and now is the perfect time to make sure your feet are in excellent shape for the warm weather. Here are a few tips to get the most out of your spring activities: WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES THAT FIT A bad fit can mean bad news for your feet and […]
Toe deformities like hammertoes and mallet toes have an abnormal downward bend that is often subtle and symptomless in the beginning stages. This is why it does not even occur to many folks to treat hammertoes properly until severe bending, pain, and other complications start to occur. If caught before this severe stage, you can […]
Bunions are a very common toe deformity that has a hereditary component but is also exacerbated by tight-fitting shoes. Since bunions tend to develop slowly, many people don’t notice them or choose to ignore them until they become more painful. A bunion can also push your other toes together causing overlapping problems, so be sure […]
Arch problems can happen suddenly from an injury or maybe the result of structural abnormalities like untreated flat feet. The pain can radiate to other areas of the foot, making it difficult to trace the source without the help of your foot doctor. Some of the causes of arch pain include the following: Structural problems […]
A bunion is a toe deformity characterized by the enlargement of the joint of the big toe that causes a bulging bony bump to protrude on the side. The big toe pushes with considerable force into the other toes and can cause them to over and underlap. The big toe will become more stiff and […]
The condition called hammertoe is primarily an inherited condition but it is exacerbated by tight fitting shoes or from footwear that doesn’t have proper arch support. These abnormalities are called hammertoes because the severe bend caused in the middle toes can resemble a hammer or even a claw when multiple toes are affected. Hammertoes tend […]
When a toe affected with hammertoe becomes significantly bent to the point that corns are developing on the top from rubbing on your shoes, the pain can become unbearable. If your hammertoes have progressed to this point, you should consult with your podiatrist for a proper diagnosis and discuss the possibility of having surgery to […]
Your feet are determined to be flat if almost the entire bottom of your foot, including the arch, touches the ground when you walk or stand. You can tell the extent of your flat footedness with a simple test: wet your feet and then stand on a dry flat surface. If the entire bottom of […]
