No one likes pain, and it can be debilitating and negatively affect the quality of your life. September is Pain Awareness Month and is an excellent time to explore the different kinds of foot pain you might experience and what it might mean. There are many types of pain and several causes for each one. […]
As you age, all the steps you’ve taken every day add up, and the components of your feet and ankles begin to break down more often. With many people experiencing systemic diseases like peripheral artery disease and diabetes as they mature, there’s a concomitant increase in skin and nail conditions, among others. Seeing your foot […]
Arch problems from plantar fasciitis often go hand in hand (or should we say foot in foot?) with heel pain. Many people experience heel pain as one of the first indications that they have stretches and tears in their arch tissue that radiate symptoms to the heel area. See your foot doctor for a proper diagnosis and to determine […]
Ingrown toenails are a significant point of concern for many people. Ingrown toenails can cause swelling, redness, oozing, and, unfortunately, intense pain. They can also be the avenue for fungal, viral, and bacterial infections to get a foothold. If you are getting painful ingrown toenail problems, see your foot doctor for the proper treatment. Here […]
Having pain on the top of your foot may not be as common as other foot problems, but it can make it challenging to wear shoes and move comfortably. The cause of pain on the top of the foot may be tight-fitting footwear, foot or ankle sprain injuries, and certain diseases like gout and arthritis. Since the pain can […]
You can avoid painful blisters, an annoying phenomenon, with some straightforward advice. Poorly fitting shoes are one of the major causes of blisters and several other foot and ankle problems. Correcting the source of the blisters with properly fitted shoes and orthotics will solve knee, hip, and back problems as well. Talk to your foot doctor for additional assistance. 3 […]
The metatarsal bones are the ones that form the structure of your toes. When there is excessive pressure on these bones, a nerve in the area can become compressed, causing numbness, tingling, and pain with a condition called metatarsalgia. The condition is more common in people who participate in vigorous sports and exercise activities. Wearing […]
Ankle pain and injuries are quite possibly the most common reason for a visit to your podiatrist. Some ankle pain sources can be from systemic diseases like diabetes, while an injury from an accident or from playing high impact sports can also be the culprit. Since ankle pain can have a variety of possible causes, […]
The heel is the largest bone in your foot, and it helps to create the structure that allows for the formation of the arch. The muscles and connecting ligaments on each side of the heel bone will enable you to move your big and pinky toes. Several causes of heel pain are overuse injuries, diseases, […]
Experiencing sharp pain in the ball of your foot means you may be suffering from a condition called metatarsalgia. It is characterized by an inflammation that occurs near the middle toe bones in the ball of the foot. It can often be treated with rest, icing, and custom orthotics to redistribute stress and pressure. Many […]
