What is a ganglion cyst? A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled growth that can form anywhere on the body. Typically, they grow under the skin or on joints, bones, and ligaments. On the feet, they develop as benign soft-tissue growths, often on the tops of your feet. They can grow into different sizes and can form as…
Chances are, you know someone who is suffering from arthritis. Whether it’s your parents, grandparents, or an older friend, it can be a painful condition, especially when it attacks the feet and ankles. Osteoarthritis Among the different types, osteoarthritis is the most common. This type is a progressive joint disease that typically affects the older population….
deceptive! Thin and smooth layers of the skin eventually turn into a painful, hard or soft area that typically forms on your toes. Corns are the product of compression and resistance on your feet that usually form as they brush against the inner parts of your footwear. You know you have a corn when the…
Wonder what running, dancing, and wearing high heels share in common? They can all cause pain in the ball of the foot, which is referred to as metatarsalgia. Try saying that 3 times quickly! The area where the base of the toes connect to the metatarsal bones is where metatarsalgia strikes, causing inflammation and pain. Sudden…
Hammertoes can happen for a number of reasons; yet, the cause is usually traced to your shoes. Can you believe that it’s your actions that may be causing your hammertoes? Don’t worry though, there’s something you can do about it. First, it’s important to know that aside from improperly-fitting shoes, they can also develop from trauma…
Orthotics are intended to dismiss discomfort, stop defects, allow greater movement and provide strength. Sound good, don’t they? Now, imagine that they are custom-fitted to your feet! Orthotics can be bought from stores, but it’s the custom-molded ones that fit the specific contours of your feet. An extensive selection of orthotics is offered for different foot…
Water recreation is a big part of staying cool in the summer months, but beware of foot conditions that can result from poor protection and hygiene! One condition that is seen in many patients during the summer is athlete’s foot. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot can be transferred from another person or dirty surfaces at…
Flat feet have a way of causing little drama at the beginning, only to become problematic later on with lack of treatment. Flat feet develop when there is an alteration in the form of the foot because the arch is not in a neutral position and occur because the tendons holding joints together have become loose….
Heel pain can be caused for a variety of reasons, such as foot complications or long periods of stress placed on the feet. Heel pain can cause many problems since it can interfere with day to day activities. There is no magic way of eliminating it; however, determining the exact cause of it helps for better…
Heel spurs are not something you want on your feet for a variety of reasons. They often develop from calcification of the heel bone and cause a painful bump at the back of the heel. The spurs that happen at the back of the heel generally occur from swelling of other tendons. They can form when…
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