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Taking Care of Aging Feet
posted: May 15, 2018.
As you age, it becomes even more important to take care of yourself, especially your feet. Foot health tends to decline in seniors for many reasons, including: ∙ Years of walking ∙ Improper footwear ∙ Poor circulation ∙ Diseases related Read more -
Are You Dealing With Bunions?
posted: May 01, 2018.
What is a Bunion? Are you dealing with a bunion? A bunion is a protrusion of the bone at the base of the big toe. While a bunion may seem like Read more -
High Fashion Footwear May Come with a High Price
posted: Apr. 17, 2018.
While high-heeled shoes may look stylish or complement your favorite outfit, they are rarely the best option for a woman's feet. According to a study by the American Podiatric Medical Read more -
Fighting Fungal Toenails
posted: Apr. 02, 2018.
Also known as onychomycosis, toenail fungus can be painful, irritating and embarrassing. When you experience trauma to your nail, the nail bed is lifted, allowing fungus to invade. Without treatment, Read more -
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatment
posted: Mar. 16, 2018.
Maybe you've heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition in the wrist that occurs when swelling or a change in position of the tissue within the carpal tunnel squeezes and Read more -
Shin Splints: How to Ease Your Lower Leg Pain
posted: Mar. 06, 2018.
Although a shin splint is commonly used to describe various pains between the ankle and the knee, it actually refers to a specific inflammatory condition of the tibia -- a Read more -
Healthy Footwear Promote Healthy Feet
posted: Feb. 20, 2018.
Looking fabulous in your favorite pair of heels does have a price. In fact, shoes that fit poorly or have high heels frequently cause foot problems, including calluses, corns, bunions, Read more -
Pregnancy and Foot Pain: How Mothers-to-Be Can Relieve Aching Feet
posted: Feb. 13, 2018.
During pregnancy, it's not uncommon for women to experience an array of aches and pains all over the body. Among these complaints are tired, swollen, achy feet - a common Read more -
A Look at Painful Plantar Warts
posted: Jan. 17, 2018.
Plantar warts are benign growths that develop on the bottom of your feet, and are caused by direct contact with the human papilloma virus (HPV). This is the same virus Read more -
Plantar Fasciitis: Put Your Heel Pain to a Halt
posted: Jan. 05, 2018.
Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the long, dense band of connective tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs from the heel to the ball Read more -
Foot Blisters and Preventative Care
posted: Dec. 18, 2017.
While the appearance of blisters may be embarrassing, the pain accompanying them is often much worse and more of a concern for people who have them. Although blisters are a Read more -
Morton's Neuroma: What is it and How to Stop the Pain
posted: Dec. 06, 2017.
A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that can develop in various parts of your body. In the foot, the most common occurring neuroma develops at the base of Read more -
Metatarsalgia
posted: Nov. 15, 2017.
Metatarsalgia denotes a common foot condition characterized by pain and inflammation of the joints and bones of the ball of the foot - the area just before the toes, also Read more -
Easy Ways to Prevent and Treat an Ingrown Toenail
posted: Nov. 03, 2017.
Ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis, can be annoying and painful. This common condition occurs when the surrounding skin on one or both sides of the nail grows over the Read more -
Dealing with Hammertoes
posted: Oct. 13, 2017.
A hammertoe is one of the most common toe conditions, usually stemming from muscle imbalance in which the joints of the second, third, fourth or fifth toe are bent into Read more -
Growing Pains
posted: Oct. 09, 2017.
If your child has ever complained of not being able to sleep at night due to leg pain, he or she may be experiencing what many people refer to as Read more
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