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A sprained ankle occurs when you twist, roll, or turn your ankle, resulting in a stretch or tear to the ligament. Sprains have three different degrees of severity: mild, moderate, and severe. In this article, we’ll give you some tips for the perfect ankle sprain recovery! See A Doctor As Soon As Possible The secret…
Your ankles go through plenty of stress day after day, especially if you’re on your feet a lot. If you’re not taking good care of your ankles, the effects of this stress could accumulate and weaken the joint, causing balance and mobility problems. Fortunately, ankle stretches are an effective way to keep your ankles healthy…
Pain caused by plantar fasciitis is something that’s hard to forget — it’s as if you’re getting stabbed in the heel of your foot. There are several factors that can contribute to this condition. One thing you may not realize is how you walk could be contributing to your heel pain. Poor foot biomechanics can…
Do you have a weak ankle due to a recent injury or ankle surgery? If so, you should explore the benefits of an ankle brace. It can help you recover and provide the stability you need as you run, play sports, or go about your daily routine. What Is An Ankle Brace? An ankle brace…
You rely on your feet for mobility and balance. It goes without saying that you need to take care of them the way you would any equipment that you consider valuable. Regardless of whether you’re living an active lifestyle, investing in keeping your feet in tip-top condition allows you to enjoy a good quality of…
Ingrown toenails are a painful condition in which the edges or corners of the toenail curve and pierce into the surrounding skin, thereby causing pain, redness, and swelling. Ingrown toenails commonly affect the big toe (either or both sides thereof). However, if you have a genetic predisposition to the condition, they can also develop on…
Heel pain is very common, and it is actually one of the main reasons why patients see a podiatrist – also known as a foot and ankle doctor. There are certain methods that can help to treat or prevent heel pain from developing in the first place, so let’s go over five key tips on…
Plantar fasciitis is a common injury that is mainly caused by repetitive strain to your plantar fascia (the fibrous tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes). If you’re an athlete— specifically a runner—you’re especially prone to plantar fasciitis, which can dash your training and racing hopes and disrupt your performance. The good news…
Have you noticed a bony bump forming at the base of your big toe, on the side of your foot? That may be a bunion, which often results from arthritis or from wearing shoes that are too tight. A bunion can develop when your big toe turns inward and overlaps with the next toe. This…
As temperatures drop and winter is in full swing, emergency rooms and urgent care centers across the country are seeing more and more patients with injuries from playing winter sports. There is a whopping 500% increase in ER visits every winter, largely due to slipping and falling on the ice or snow – and when…
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