Seek Treatment for Dry, Cracked Heels
- posted: Oct. 17, 2016
Dry, cracked heels are not only unsightly, but they can also be a source of pain and embarrassment. When the fissures in your heel become so dry and cracked that Read More
Beautify Your Feet for the Summer
- posted: Oct. 04, 2016
The summertime is a great time to show off your new sandals and allow your feet to breathe. But since the warmer months can be rough on your feet, it's Read More
Foot Health and Aging: How to Keep Your Feet Supporting You for Life
- posted: Sep. 16, 2016
With age, many people experience changes in their feet. This may include a change in their shape, a loss of the fatty pads that cushion the bottom of the feet, Read More
Walking Your Way To Good Foot Health
- posted: Sep. 02, 2016
Looking for a safe, easy and inexpensive way to stay healthy, increase your energy level and improve your figure? Start walking! Walking is one of the easiest and most popular Read More
High Fashion Footwear May Come with a High Price
- posted: Aug. 15, 2016
While high-heeled shoes may look stylish or complement your favorite outfit, they are rarely the best option for a woman's feet. According to a study by the American Podiatric Medical Read More
Fighting Fungal Toenails
- posted: Aug. 01, 2016
Also known as onychomycosis, toenail fungus can be painful, irritating and embarrassing. When you experience trauma to your nail, the nail bed is lifted, allowing fungus to invade. Without treatment, Read More
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatment
- posted: Jul. 18, 2016
Maybe you've heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition in the wrist that occurs when swelling or a change in position of the tissue within the carpal tunnel squeezes and Read More
Shin Splints: How to Ease Your Lower Leg Pain
- posted: Jul. 05, 2016
Although a shin splint is commonly used to describe various pains between the ankle and the knee, it actually refers to a specific inflammatory condition of the tibia -- a Read More
Healthy Footwear Promote Healthy Feet
- posted: Jun. 15, 2016
Looking fabulous in your favorite pair of heels does have a price. In fact, shoes that fit poorly or have high heels frequently cause foot problems, including calluses, corns, bunions, Read More
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