What Causes Metatarsalgia?
Find out about pain in the ball of your foot, which is known as metatarsalgia, common causes and how you might treat it.
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Corns on the Toes and Toe Corns
Corns are hard, thickened areas of the skin that typically occur on the feet. They can be uncomfortable and on top of that, can be difficult to remove. Although corns are in no way dangerous, they can be irritating.
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Treatments For Hallux Rigidus
Hallux rigidus is a disorder of the joint at the base of the big toe causing pain and stiffness in the joint. With time it gets harder to bend the toe.
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Best Anti Inflammatories For Plantar Fasciitis
An ice pack for plantar fasciitis can help reduce inflammation and relieve pain. It can also relieve inflammation and constricts blood vessels. Ice can be placed directly on the heel or arch of the foot or applied with a compression bandage. Another effective method for treating plantar fasciitis is using an ice bath.
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Can Plantar Fasciitis Go Away on Its Own?
You’ve developed pain in your heel that makes it hard to walk. You may have a foot disorder called plantar fasciitis. Early treatment helps prevent further in
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Coping With Plantar Fasciitis
Occupational risk factors for plantar fasciitis include standing for long periods, wearing high-heeled shoes, and being overweight. People with diabetes or obesity are at a greater risk of developing plantar fasciitis. In addition, a
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Plantar Fasciitis Causes And Cures
One common treatment method is to wear a night splint, which helps to stretch the plantar fascia while you sleep. Another popular treatment is to use orthotics, which are inserts that you can wear in your shoes to support your feet.
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How Do I Know If My Foot Pain is Serious?
Depending on the severity of your pain, your doctor might prescribe treatment. A doctor can also prescribe corticosteroid medication. Treatment may include modifying your lifestyle or wearing wide-toed shoes. You can visit a specialist and receive a diagnosis if this
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Common Causes of Foot Pain When Walking
One of the most common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis is foot pain while walking. This is because the disease can affect the foot’s metatarsophalangeal joints, which connect the toes to the rest of the body. Patients may experience
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Plantar Fasciitis – Self-Help Treatments and Exercises
Plantar fasciitis is an extremely common cause of heel pain. Fortunately, there are at-home remedies that ease and even manage the symptoms of an inflamed plantar fascia.
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Plantar Fasciitis – Custom Treatments
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the tissue in the foot used for walking. It can be caused by a number of factors and causes heel pain.
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Foor Problems – Bunions
A bunion is a bony lump on the outside of the big toe. Bunions develop after years of foot pressure and are often painful.
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Foot Problems – Calluses
Corns and calluses are hard, thick patches of skin that can occur as a result of injury, pressure, or friction. We describe prevention, symptoms, and treatments.
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Foot Problems – Charcot Foot
Charcot foot is caused by the weakening of the bones resulting from significant nerve damage (neuropathy). The condition can lead to a rocker-bottom foot deformity, or Charcot deformity.
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Foot Problems – Corns
Corns are often caused by wearing shoes that are either too tight or too loose. Most corns will improve with simple treatment that includes wearing shoes that fit properly and soaking your foot and using a pumice stone to soften and reduce the size of the corn.
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Foot Problems – Sprained Ankles
An ankle sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits and tear. A sprain can range from mild to severe, depending upon how much damage there is to the ligaments.
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Foot Problems – Short Leg Syndrome
Short leg syndrome or “leg length inequality” refers to a difference in leg lengths resulting in chronic leg, knee, hip and back pain.
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Foot Problems – Neuroma
Morton’s Neuroma is the most common neuroma and occurs between the third and fourth toes. Symptoms of Morton’s Neuroma include pain and tingling and Morton’s Neuroma treatment options vary.
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Foot Problems – Runner’s Knee
Runner’s knee means that you have dull pain around the front of the knee (patella). This is where the knee connects with the lower end of the thighbone (femur).
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Foot Problems – SyndromeIliotibial Band Syndrome
If you feel pain on the outside of your knee, you might have iliotibial band syndrome. Here’s what causes it, how to treat it, and how to prevent it.
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Foot Problems – Tailor’s Bunion
A look at tailor’s bunion, condition resulting in a swollen bump on the outside of the foot. Included is detail on the symptoms and the outlook.
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Foot Problems – Posterior Heel Pain (Pain at the Back of the Heel)
Heel bursitis is one possible cause of pain at the back of the heel. Correct diagnosis is the key to managing it correctly. Find out how.
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Custom-made Orthotics Or Store Bought Shoes?
Dr. Scholl’s Custom Fit Orthotics provide immediate and all day relief of sore feet, heel pain, plantar fasciitis pain, knee pain, and lower back pain caused from being on your feet.
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WHO WILL BENEFIT THE MOST FROM CUSTOM ORTHOTICS?
Custom Fit Orthotics provide immediate and all day relief of sore feet, heel pain, plantar fasciitis pain, knee pain, and lower back pain caused from being on your feet.
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Achilles Tendonitis: Understanding, Symptoms, and Treatment
Achilles tendon disorders include tendonitis, or inflammation of the tendon, and tendonosis, which is degeneration resulting from insufficient Achilles tendonitis treatment. Both can lead to significant Achilles heel pain.
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Foot Problems – Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia happens when nerves between the toes become trapped, causing pain when pressing down on the foot. Here, learn why it happens and how to manage it.
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Foot Problems – Foot Arthritis
Arthritis can cause pain and stiffness in any joint in the body, and is common in the small joints of the foot and ankle. There is no cure for arthritis, but there are a number of treatments that may help relieve the pain and disability it can cause.
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Foot Problems – The Diabetic Foot
Problems with the feet and toes are a complication of diabetes. Learn about common types of diabetic foot problems and get tips on how to care for them.
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Foot Problems – Flat Feet or Flat Arches
If you have flat feet, you don’t have a normal arch when standing. Read about symptoms and causes.
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Foot Problems – Heel Spurs
Heel spurs can be painful. Here’s what you need to know about what they feel like, what causes them, and what you can do to prevent them.
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Foot Problems – Shin Splints
Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), is a term used to describe symptoms of pain in the front of your lower leg and at times along
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Why do so many people complain of tired, achy feet and legs?
Tired, aching feet need attention at the end of a long day. Here are common causes of foot pain and eight ways to soothe and rejuvenate sore feet.
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Foot Problems – Sever’s Disease
Sever’s disease, a common heel injury in kids, is due to inflammation (swelling) of the growth plate in the heel. While painful, it’s only temporary and has no long-term effects.
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Foot Problems – Back Pain
Working on your feet all day can do a number on your feet, legs, and back. Learn tips for choosing the right shoes, stretching, and home care.
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Foot Care – Arch Pain
Arch pain is a common foot complaint. Arch pain, also sometimes called a strain, often causes inflammation under the foot.
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Foot Care – Metatarsal Pain
Forefoot Pain or Pain in the Ball of the Foot Description: The above terms all refer to pain in the balls of the feet (the area between the toes and the arch). The most important structures in the balls of the feet are the five metatarsal heads (the ends of the metatarsal bones that connect to…
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