Entries from 2014-01-01 to 1 year
Pain across the bottom of the foot at any point between the heel and the ball of the foot is often referred to as "arch pain” Although this description is non-specific, most arch pain is due to strain or inflammation Pes Planus of the plan…
Overview The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles in the lower leg to the heel bone. It is the largest yet most exposed tendon in the body. Achilles tendonitis is where the Achilles tendon, and sometimes the protective sheath through …
Overview Achilles tendonitis (tendinitis), is a painful and often debilitating inflammation of the Achilles tendon than can progress into degeneration which we call Achilles Tendinosis. The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tend…
Although itching and blistery feet may be a sign of Athlete's foot, those who have constant numbness or tingling in their feet may be suffering from a condition known as peripheral neuropathy. You can barely remember the last time you were…
Hard skin on your feet can be ugly and embarrassing. After a while it will probably start to hurt and ache. You can retrieve the article in plain text form, and set the column width to whatever you like automatically; or you can copy it as…
I'm going to be talking about foot care so if feet turn your stomach, give this post a miss! It's easy to ignore how your feet look during the cold-weather months when you hide your feet in your shoes. Wearing the right shoes is an importa…
Foot reflexology is a massage technique that is used as a complimentary therapy in some medical conditions to provide added benefits to the patient. Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common viral illness that mainly affects infants and chi…
Anyone who's ever played hide and seek knows what a thrill it is to be well-hidden somewhere, perhaps only a breath or two away from the soft shoe scuffs of the seeker, almost bursting out laughing because you know if they just twitched th…
See how much softer and smoother my skin looks in the second photo? Corns and calluses can be painful and frustrating problems in the foot. The stretching foot rocker is a helpful tool in relieving pain associated with lower leg conditions…
Aches and pains are different, and they are more common and can be restricting towards maintaining this level of leisure. Above all other pains common to the foot and ankle, heel pain is by far the most common. Sometimes, doctors are on a …
When combined with exercises that stretch the arch and heel cord, over-the-counter insoles will bring you temporary relief until you can see a podiatrist. Most heel spurs do not cause pain They often show up on x-rays as an incidental find…
The term hallux valgus denotes deviation of the great toe toward thefibular border of the foot. Hallux valgus is not synonymous with bunion,which is derived from the same root as "bun" or "bunch",and means an area of swelling. In connectio…
Metatarsalgia causes one of metatarsal joints to become painful or inflamed. People often develop a callus under the affected joint. Metatarsalgia can also be caused by arthritis, foot injury (sports, car accidents, repeated stress), hard …
Wear clean socks and change them regularly. In the case of microbial infection, it is easier for bacteria and fungi to grow whenever they are in untidy conditions, especially in moist environments. Such conditions enable our feet to sweat …
There have been suggestions from various quarters that the use of Orthotics may weaken the foot muscles. According to a recent research paper from Australia “there are no reasons to doubt any decrease in muscle activity even after four wee…
Actually, a month before the Zeitlin Cowes published his viewpoint, Adams Sternberg from New York Magazine published an article, and the point is there is a hidden trouble in walking in shoes. He indicates that feet and the backbone can be…
Therefore, it is important to take complete precautionary measures and advice from the top podiatrists. Patients residing in Plano, Texas can easily find an experienced Podiatrist in Plano, Texas for the foot and ankle treatment. An inform…
Prevention is often the best treatment; the goal to prevent corns and calluses is to avoid pressure and friction. Your doctor may want to inspect your feet on periodic office visits. He/she may look for visible signs of pressure and fricti…
Another item to look at is how the shoe is made. Looking at a shoe and determining what kind of shoe you need has a lot of baring on how a shoe is made. First you need to look at the sole of your shoe. Is the sole comfortable? Then you sho…