Why Do I Get Corns and Calluses on My Feet?
Corns and calluses form as a normal and natural response to the irritation and pressure that is caused by weight-bearing and by poorly fitting shoes. Many calluses are not …
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3 Common Causes of Big Toe Pain
Big toe pain is a very common complaint that is treated by foot doctors and there are a variety of causes of pain in the big toe. Since symptoms …
Sesamoiditis Symptoms and Treatments
Sesamoid bones are unique in the fact that they are not directly connected to another bone. The kneecap is the largest sesamoid bone and there are two small ones …
What Causes Hammertoes?
The big toe is the only toe that is not susceptible to the condition called hammertoe. The other toes can all succumb to this progressive deformity that causes the …
Arthritis Can Hurt Your Feet
Joint diseases such as arthritis that cause stiffness, pain, and swelling can be particularly debilitating. This is especially true when any of the more than thirty joints in each …
3 Signs That You Have Plantar Fasciitis
The foot condition called plantar fasciitis is characterized by an inflammation of the wide band of connective tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot. This tissue is …
Oh No! I Stubbed My Toe!
Stubbing your toe usually happens unexpectedly, and the experience is even more shocking due to the dearth of fatty tissue around your toes. And since the toes have a …
How To Choose the Right Shoes
Choosing shoes that are comfortable and supportive is essential to keeping your feet working at their optimum level. Wearing-properly fitted and supported shoes for the activity you are doing …
5 Fractures That Can Affect Your Feet and Ankles
Professional athletes and ballet dancers are very susceptible to foot and ankle fractures because of the constant stress and physical demands of their chosen activity. However, even folks who …
The 2 Primary Causes of Ingrown Toenails
Having an ingrown toenail is an extremely painful condition that happens when the edge of your toenail grows into the tender skin on the edge of your toe. While …