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Our feet are very complex, being composed of many tiny bones, muscles, nerves, and connective tissues. Our feet are equipped to handle the entire weight of the human body whenever we take a step. However, repetitive stresses can damage one or more parts of the feet, leading to pain. By understanding the common causes of…
A broken ankle can bring your daily life to a screeching halt. A fracture in the ankle will prevent you from performing the most basic of tasks, such as walking. Once the fracture heals, a lot of people think they are good to go. However, this is not true. Even if your ankle fracture has…
If you have arthritis, you might feel constant foot pains. This is due to the fact that the protective cartilage between the bones of your joints has worn down, so the bones rub against each other as you move — causing swelling and pain in your foot. With this in mind, a strategic approach to…
Pregnancy is a joyful and exciting time for soon-to-be-mothers. While this is true, it’s may not exactly be a comfortable experience for some. Nausea, mood swings, food cravings, and fatigue are only a few challenges that pregnant women go through. An issue we hear less often about is foot pain. Pregnant women tend to feel…
Bunions are the result of pressure forcing the bones in the joint of your big toe to become misaligned, resulting in a large, often painful and sometimes fluid-filled bump. In addition to the bunion itself, the skin covering the bunion can become inflamed and sore and can, over time, start to thicken, resulting in painful…
The numerous health benefits associated with running make it a popular exercise for people who want to have a healthy lifestyle. But overdoing it can lead to various leg injuries such as Achilles tendonitis. Achilles tendonitis occurs when the Achilles tendon, which is the thick tissue that links the calf muscles to your heel bone,…
Do you feel intense pain in the heels of your feet after waking up, following rest, or after extended time being on your feet? The most common reason why you may be feeling these symptoms is a condition called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is caused by the tightening of the plantar fascia tissue located in…
The human foot is made up of 28 bones, over 100 muscles, and 30 joints. Our feet absorb shock when we walk, run, jump, and dance. Healthy feet are crucial to an active lifestyle. When something goes wrong in our feet, it can bring our lives to a screeching halt. One of the most common…
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