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 […]
While pain and discomfort on the top of your foot may not be as common as in other areas of the foot, top-of-the-foot injuries are nonetheless potentially very debilitating. A variety of factors and conditions, including fractures and diseases, can contribute to top-of-the-foot pain and can make standing, walking, working, and exercising difficult or impossible. […]
A foot cramp is caused by the contraction of muscles causing pain and locking of the muscle. The deleterious effects can range from minor to extremely debilitating. Oftentimes a foot cramp can be counteracted by pulling hard on the big toe to help release the contraction of the muscle. Some of the many possible causes […]
Taking proper care of your feet is especially important for patients with diabetes since the nerve damage that accompanies the disease can make your feet lose any sense of feeling. This can result in the development of ulcers that can lead to amputation. If you have diabetes, you should make regular visits to your foot […]
Preventing foot and ankle problems from happening in the first place can be achieved with the use of custom orthotic shoe inserts. They can also be used to lessen the severity of many foot and ankle problems, and can also be used to prevent or postpone the need for surgery. Wearing properly fitted shoes with […]
While experiencing pain on the top of the foot is not a very common problem, it can be difficult to pinpoint the cause because top of the foot pain can be a symptom of a variety of conditions from fractures to neuropathy. This is why you should always have your podiatrist perform a physical exam […]
Sesamoiditis is an inflammation of the tissues surrounding the two tiny sesamoid bones that are located in the ball of the foot. Sesamoid bones are free-floating bones that have no solid connection to any other bones. Your kneecap is the largest sesamoid bone. The two sesamoid bones in each foot are about the size of […]
