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Caring For Arthritic Feet

posted: Aug. 31, 2018.

Arthritis is a joint condition that affects roughly 54 million American adults according to the Arthritis Foundation. It can show up in joints all around the body, including the feet Read more

Preventing and Treating Athlete's Foot

posted: Aug. 27, 2018.

Athlete's foot is sometimes a relatively harmless foot condition that eventually goes away on its own with the use of an anti-fungal agent, but there are cases when the fungal Read more

What Could Be Causing Poor Circulation in My Feet?

posted: Aug. 14, 2018.

Are you experiencing numbness, tingling, or discolorations in your feet? Even though poor circulation isn’t a condition, if you are experiencing poor circulation in your feet this is often a symptom Read more

What to Do When You Keep Getting Blisters

posted: Jul. 31, 2018.

A foot blister is a small pocket of fluid that forms on the foot. Blisters can be painful while they heal. Foot blisters are caused by several things, including friction, Read more

Basic Foot Care Guidelines

posted: Jul. 17, 2018.

Foot care is something that is important to your overall well-being and is something that is often overlooked. There are some basic guidelines you can follow in order to keep Read more

Are You Dealing With an Ankle Sprain?

posted: Jul. 12, 2018.

Did you fall or twist your ankle but aren't sure if it's sprained? A few signs and symptoms tend to occur if you've suffered a sprain. Sprains are among the Read more

What You Can Do About Hammertoes

posted: Jul. 09, 2018.

When most people think about foot deformities they most often think about bunions; however, hammertoes are just as common. This unassuming deformity comes about gradually, so you may not even Read more

Heel Pain Treatment Options

posted: Jun. 14, 2018.

Are you dealing with heel pain? If so, you aren’t alone. Foot pain, particularly heel pain, is one of the most common complaints and most people will deal with pain Read more

Choose the Best Shoes and Socks for Your Child's Developing Feet

posted: Jun. 04, 2018.

While it might not be something you think about often (or at all), the health of your child’s feet is important. Your child is growing by leaps and bounds and Read more

Taking Care of Aging Feet

posted: May 14, 2018.

As you age, it becomes even more important to take care of yourself, especially your feet. Foot health tends to decline in seniors for many reasons, including: ∙ Years of walking ∙ Improper footwear ∙ Poor circulation ∙ Diseases related Read more

What is a Bunion?

posted: May 04, 2018.

Could the foot pain and discomfort you are experiencing be due to this foot deformity? Chances are pretty good that you’ve heard of bunions, but do you know what they are Read more

Are You Dealing With Bunions?

posted: May 01, 2018.

What is a Bunion? Are you dealing with a bunion? A bunion is a protrusion of the bone at the base of the big toe. While a bunion may seem like Read more

Healthy Footwear Promote Healthy Feet

posted: Apr. 17, 2018.

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: Apr. 02, 2018.

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

Foot Blisters and Preventative Care

posted: Mar. 16, 2018.

While the appearance of blisters may be embarrassing, the pain accompanying them is often much worse and more of a concern for people who have them. Although blisters are a Read more

A Look at Painful Plantar Warts

posted: Mar. 06, 2018.

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