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Pregnancy and Foot Pain: How Mothers-to-Be Can Relieve Aching Feet
posted: Jun. 01, 2016.
During pregnancy, it's not uncommon for women to experience an array of aches and pains all over the body. Among these complaints are tired, swollen, achy feet - a common Read more -
A Look at Painful Plantar Warts
posted: May 16, 2016.
Plantar warts are benign growths that develop on the bottom of your feet, and are caused by direct contact with the human papilloma virus (HPV). This is the same virus Read more -
Plantar Fasciitis: Put Your Heel Pain to a Halt
posted: May 02, 2016.
Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the long, dense band of connective tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs from the heel to the ball Read more -
Morton's Neuroma: What is it and How to Stop the Pain
posted: Mar. 31, 2016.
A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that can develop in various parts of your body. In the foot, the most common occurring neuroma develops at the base of Read more -
Metatarsalgia
posted: Mar. 14, 2016.
Metatarsalgia denotes a common foot condition characterized by pain and inflammation of the joints and bones of the ball of the foot - the area just before the toes, also Read more -
Easy Ways to Prevent and Treat an Ingrown Toenail
posted: Mar. 01, 2016.
Ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis, can be annoying and painful. This common condition occurs when the surrounding skin on one or both sides of the nail grows over the Read more -
Hammertoes
posted: Feb. 16, 2016.
A hammertoe is one of the most common toe conditions, usually stemming from muscle imbalance in which the joints of the second, third, fourth or fifth toe are bent into Read more -
Growing Pains
posted: Feb. 01, 2016.
If your child has ever complained of not being able to sleep at night due to leg pain, he or she may be experiencing what many people refer to as Read more -
Foot Odor
posted: Jan. 19, 2016.
The feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body, which means they have the ability to sweat profusely. With your feet encased in your shoes all Read more -
Dos & Don'ts for Diabetic Foot Care
posted: Jan. 08, 2016.
Click here to download the Dos & Don'ts for Diabetic Foot Care Infographic Read more -
Foot Care for Runners
posted: Dec. 31, 2015.
If you're a runner, it goes without saying that your feet take the brunt of the punishment. In fact, for runners the feet are more vulnerable to injury than any Read more -
Flat Feet
posted: Dec. 16, 2015.
The arch structure of our feet determines how we walk, which means our arches need to be both sturdy and flexible in order to adjust to different walking surfaces. For Read more -
How to Minimize Diabetic Foot Problems
posted: Dec. 03, 2015.
People with diabetes are prone to foot problems, often developing from a combination of poor circulation and nerve damage. Damage to the nerves in the legs and feet diminishes skin Read more -
Corns and Calluses
posted: Nov. 18, 2015.
Corns and calluses are thick, hardened areas of skin that develop in response to your body's natural defense to repeated pressure or friction. While neither condition presents a long-term or Read more -
Leaving Nail Fungus Untreated
posted: Nov. 11, 2015.
Question: Is there any health risk to allowing a toenail fungus to exist untreated over the long term?I have avoided using oral drugs for chronic toenail fungus because I don't want Read more -
Bunions
posted: Nov. 04, 2015.
A bunion is an abnormal, bony prominence that develops on the joint at the base of your big toe. As the big toe joint becomes enlarged, it forces the toe Read more