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• posted: Oct. 17, 2019
• Blisters

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

• posted: Oct. 01, 2019
• Bunions

With the ability to cause nagging discomfort throughout the day and prohibit daily movements as simple as walking, bunions can quickly turn from a barely noticeable bump on your toe, Read More

• posted: Sep. 23, 2019
• Metatarsalgia

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

• posted: Sep. 12, 2019
• Foot Odor

The feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body, which means they have the ability to sweat profusely. With your feet encased in your shoes all Read More

• posted: Aug. 27, 2019
• Bone Spurs

Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, can occur anywhere in the skeletal system, and the feet are no exception. Bone spurs are simply overgrowths of bone, which most commonly form Read More

• posted: Aug. 09, 2019
• Sprained Ankle

Signs and Treatment for Sprained Ankles Do you have a sprained ankle? Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries. Ankle sprains sprain occur when the ligaments in the ankle are Read More

• posted: Aug. 07, 2019
• Diabetic Foot Care

If you are one of the millions of Americans with diabetes, you might already know that you are at risk of diabetic neuropathy, a condition that causes poor blood flow Read More

• posted: Jul. 22, 2019
• Claw Toes,  Mallet Toes

Understanding Claw and Mallet Toes   Think you may have mallet or claw toes? Mallet and claw toes form over years and are common in adults. Mallet and claw toes are among Read More

• posted: Jul. 05, 2019
• Hammertoes

A hammertoe is a common foot deformity that affects the middle joint of the smaller toes. As a result, this causes the toes to bend downward. Since this bend causes Read More

• posted: Jun. 20, 2019
• Flat Feet

While there are many people with flat feet, often times they won’t even know it; however, there are others with flat feet that regularly experience pain, soreness, and other problems. Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2019
• Plantar Fasciitis

That ache in your heel may actually be a symptom of a common foot condition called plantar fasciitis. While this issue is painful to the point of daily life disruption, Read More

• posted: Jun. 05, 2019

Often, the problems in your feet and ankles go away with time, rest, ice, anti-inflammatories and changing your shoes. However, sometimes these problems just won’t go away, and that's when Read More

• posted: May 31, 2019
• Diabetic Feet

Diabetic feet need special care because of decreased circulation, neuropathy, joint deterioration, and more. While your primary care physician may guide you on blood sugar control, medications, a healthy diet, Read More

• posted: May 10, 2019
• Neuroma

Are you dealing with pain, burning, tingling or numbness between your toes or in the ball of the foot? If you said “yes” then you could be dealing with a Read More

• posted: Apr. 29, 2019
• Bunion Surgery

A bunion is one of the most common foot deformities, often affecting the joint at the base of the big toe. Anyone can develop this painful condition but it most Read More

• posted: Apr. 19, 2019
• Ingrown Nails

Swelling, reddened flesh, shooting pain, and pus are just some of the incredibly uncomfortable symptoms of having an ingrown toenail. Although this condition can sometimes be successfully treated through home Read More