It may seem strange to connect lower back pain with the feet, but there certainly is a connection. If you are plagued with lower back pain that isn’t associated with a chronic condition or a back injury, the problem may stem from a condition affecting your feet. The legs support the lower back, and the…
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Is It Better to See a Podiatrist or Orthopedist for Ankle Pain?
The foot and ankle are a complex and intricate network of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These components work in unison to support our weight and provide strength, flexibility, and balance for standing, walking, running, and more. The simple activities that we do in our daily lives may sometimes result in possible injuries. When…
Common Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries
Your foot and ankle work hard to support your weight and to provide mobility. This means that your foot and ankle are prone to injury, especially if you engage in sports. All athletes, whether professional or amateur, are at risk of sustaining foot and ankle sports injuries. So even if you play only the occasional…
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Common Degenerative Foot Conditions
Our feet go through a lot of wear and tear throughout life. There are also a variety of conditions our feet can develop. If a foot condition goes untreated, it can worsen and cause symptoms that can be debilitating. Degenerative diseases are characterized by the loss or deterioration of healthy tissue that is often irreversible….
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Treatments For Plantar Fasciitis
Do you feel a stabbing pain in the heel of your feet that just won’t go away? Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes pain in the heel of the foot due to inflammation in the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs from the toes to the heel…
Do I Have to Treat Bunions
A lot of people do not understand what exactly bunions are or if they should even be treated. The answer to this depends on the patient and whether the bunions are causing symptoms that need to be addressed. What Is a Bunion? Bunions are the bony bumps that can form at the base of your…
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Why Your Podiatrist Has Recommended Orthotics
Foot pain is a common but debilitating ailment. A survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association reveals that more than half of Americans have reportedly missed work because of severe foot pain. Your feet carry and support the full weight of your body as you walk and run. Therefore, they are subjected to a lot…
Foot Care for Arthritis
How to Care For Feet With Arthritis Arthritis is a painful condition caused by inflammation of your joints. It can occur anywhere in your body where bones are connected – and that includes the joints in your feet. Besides medication and surgery, there are numerous ways you can help relieve foot pain caused by arthritis…
How Hydration and Foot Pain Are Linked
The Link Between Hydration and Foot Pain If you’re experiencing foot pain – especially if it’s from gout – chances are you aren’t drinking enough water. But what does hydration have to do with foot pain? Plenty. When you’re dehydrated, your body responds in the form of pain. In fact, severe dehydration is often confused…
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Five Common Foot Injuries in Athletes
Foot Injuries in Athletes Weekend warriors, elite athletes, and active people can be stopped in their tracks when something goes wrong with their feet. And it’s no wonder. With 33 joints, 26 bones, and more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments, the human foot and ankle are vulnerable to any number of injuries and many…
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