Our feet and ankles consist of complex systems of bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They are prone to wear-and-tear injuries and conditions, especially when we engage in strenuous physical activities. Foot and ankle problems are some of the most common medical conditions you may experience in your lifetime. However, while many foot and ankle problems…
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What Can a Podiatrist Treat?
A podiatrist is a doctor who specializes in all things related to the foot and ankle, including foot pain, abnormal growths, injuries, diabetic foot issues, and nerve damage. They not only diagnose and treat existing foot and ankle conditions, but they can also address underlying health issues that may be causing your symptoms. Moreover, they…
Nonsurgical Treatments for Foot and Ankle Pain
The bones and muscles that support the foot and ankle comprise a highly complex network of tissues. Together, they enable the feet to bear the entire weight of the body while permitting movement, but their high-impact role also means that they are prone to injury. The feet and ankles can get hurt from sudden accidents…
Treatments For Shin Splints
A shin splint is characterized by pain along front side of the shin bone, which is the large bone of your lower leg. This condition is also known as medial tibial stress syndrome and is very common in people who engage in athletic activities such as running. Shin splints is often due to a sudden…
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Ten Things that Can Make Your Plantar Fasciitis Worse
Plantar fasciitis develops at the bottom of your feet when the strong band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot becomes inflamed or irritated. About two million people in the U.S. may be living with heel pain and plantar fasciitis, and it can affect both athletes and non-athletes. Treatments for plantar fasciitis range…
Managing Diabetic Foot Pain
One of the many things that diabetics have to manage is foot care. Diabetics have a higher risk of developing nerve damage or peripheral neuropathy and infections as well as wounds that take significant care and time to heal. Without proper footcare, diabetics run the risk of losing a foot or leg damaged beyond treatment….
Causes of Arthritis in the Feet
Walking is a significant part of our daily lives. Whether it’s doing chores around the house, going to work, or spending time with family, it is almost impossible to do practically anything without being on your feet. Therefore, the health of your feet is very important to your wellbeing. Arthritis is a condition that causes…
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When to See a Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Just about all of us have experienced the debilitating pain of a sprained ankle at some point, especially during childhood. Although minor sprains and strains will get better without medical intervention, more severe or chronic foot and ankle injuries and pain may require further investigation and treatment in order to heal successfully. The anatomy of…
Causes of a Bunion
A bunion is a bony bump that can develop on the outer base of the big toe. It is a result of the joint and tissue moving out of place. There is a marked deformity on the big toe along the inside of the foot. Also called hallux valgus, bunions can be so painful and…
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How Custom Orthotics Aid Against Low Back Pain
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…
