Known also as “pes planus” and “fallen arches”, flat feet is a medical condition that refers to a person that has a limited or non-existent foot arch. Approximately 20% of adults have flat feet. In years past, flat feet were a disqualification for military service; however that is no longer the case, because asymptomatic flat [...]
Many of us take our feet for granted, but having healthy feet has a significant impact on our overall health. It has been said that a person will walk the distance of the earth’s circumference three times during their lifetime. Feet have a tough but important job – being repeatedly pounded against the ground during [...]
Footwear is a necessity in today’s culture to keep feet protected and the shoes of choice will help maintain proper foot health and reduce any pain and unwanted problems. Good footwear are the ones that will keep your foot supported and remember that not every shoe is good for every activity – which is the [...]
Nail fungus is an infection of the nail that begins with a slight discoloration (yellow or white spot) on the tip of your toenail. The medical name for a fungal infection is Onychomycosis (pronounced: on-i-ko-mi-KO-sis) Signs and Symptoms associated with toe nail fungus may include: Nail discoloration (usually caused by build up dirt and debris [...]
Normally, uric acid dissolves and passes through urine, but in some individuals an excessive amount of uric acid buildup in the blood can crystallize and cause pain and swelling in the joints. This is a condition known as gout. This complex form of arthritis can affect anyone, but men have a tendency to develop gout [...]
Haglund’s Deformity (also known as pump bump or retrocalcaneal bursitis) is a painful enlargement on the back of the heel bone that becomes irritated by shoes. It normally appears as a red, painful, and swollen area in the back of the heel bone. Women tend to develop the condition more than men because of irritation [...]
An unmovable big toe, known as Hallux Rigidus, is the most common form of arthritis in the foot. Hallux Rigidus occurs as a result of wear-and-tear injuries, which wear down the articular cartilage, causing raw bone ends to rub together. A bone spur, or overgrowth, may develop on the top of the bone. This overgrowth can prevent [...]
Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third, or fourth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, causing it to resemble a hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require surgery. People with hammertoe may have corns or calluses on the top of the middle joint of the [...]
What are heel fissures? Do you have heel fissures? In other words, is the skin on the heels of your feet cracked and dry? At first glance, you might think that cracked heels or heel fissures isn’t a serious problem, but if you leave it untreated, it can lead to serious medical problems. A lot of people [...]
Heel Pain Is Rarely Considered A Life Threatening Condition, But It Can Disrupt Your Life (and especially your exercise routine). Common causes of heel pain include: Posterior Calcaneal Exostosis, also known as “pump bump" is common among young women This abnormal bone growth is caused by the constant pressure [...]
