Heel spurs occur when there is extreme strain on the heel bone and surrounding ligaments causing a calcium deposit on the heel bone. In order to avoid the painful condition many suggest to wear shoes that are your size, massage the feet after walking around in heels and consider...

While barefoot running can do wonders for your body, maintaining proper form is essential in preventing injury during this high intensity activity. Since you are not wearing shoes during a barefoot run, the strain on the Achilles tendon and calves are more extreme and the impact can be...

Those with flat feet can experience the condition differently, with some people experiencing frequent pain and stiffness and others requiring no treatment at all. Those suffering from fallen arches can try a wide variety of treatments for the condition. A set of insoles or having shoes...

Choosing the right orthotics for your feet can help with the support of your overall body structure, and the process of creating orthotics is relatively simple and easy.  There are two different methods to constructing the orthotics, the non-weight-bearing method and the...

How Does an Ankle Sprain Occur?

Ankle sprains take place when the ligaments in your ankle are torn or stretched beyond their limits. There are multiple ways that the ankle can become injured, including twisting or rolling over onto your ankle, putting undue stress on it, or causing trauma to the...

Corns: What are they? And how do you get rid of them?
Corns can be described as areas of the skin that have thickened to the point of becoming painful or irritating. They are often layers and layers of the skin that have become dry and rough, and are normally smaller than calluses.

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Foot pain is a common condition that many people suffer from. There are several factors behind foot pain, and pain can be attributed to poor-fitting footwear, genetics, posture, or weight gain. Plantar fasciitis is one condition that is characterized by its heel pain, which typically...

When your big toe bone starts shifting inward toward your second toe, this can result in a bunion forming. Bunions are a progressive problem and can keep growing to become larger. Treating your bunion condition is the optimal way for minimizing bunion growth. Orthotics is a possible...

Many different issues can result from wearing high heels for too long. These issues include the forming of bunions, which are growths caused by improper alignment of the toe joints. Hammertoes can also be caused by high heels, which are characterized as bent toes that are caused by...

Arthritis is a condition that can lead to the eventual disability of movement in your joints. However, diet plays an important role in minimizing the progression of arthritis symptoms. When choosing foods, opt for meals that have omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, which have...

Ingrown toenails occur when a toenail grows out into surrounding skin, leading to pain and swelling. Ingrown toenails can affect anyone, and are caused by incorrectly cutting your nails, toenails growing out irregularly, ill-fitting footwear, improper foot hygiene, or the thickening of your...

Corns and calluses are defined as “thickened areas of skin [which] form as a result of friction or pressure on the skin,” according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Corns and calluses develop to protect the skin, and often develop on the feet and toes. Treating your corns...