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Tendons are thick cords that attach bone to muscle. When the tendons become inflamed or irritated from repetitive actions and overuse, or from minor or serious injury, the result is tendonitis. Tendonitis can occur in many areas but most often strikes the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and base of the thumb. Two areas in the…

Any joint in the body can develop degenerative arthritis because of wear and tear due to aging. When arthritis settles in the big toe joint, it makes the toe hard to bend and painful. This condition is called hallux rigidus which means stiff or rigid big toe. Until you have a painful big toe, you don’t realize…

Running is so beneficial for your health and well-being! It can improve your overall health, lower cholesterol levels and improve lung function; help you lose or maintain your weight; prevent certain diseases and even boost your mood. If you’re afraid of injuring yourself while running, be assured that running injuries are not inevitable! There are some…

You probably know what a cyst is – it’s a common occurrence where a small sac fills with fluid inside the body. Feet can have cysts too and the most common kind is called a ganglion cyst. The word “ganglion” means tumor on a tendon, ligament or muscle. These growths usually form on a foot tendon…

Ouch! Your foot underneath your heel hurts when you first get up in the morning. Or you have pain and swelling at the back of the heel. Or the bottom of your heel is okay in the morning but hurts more and more as the day goes on. Heel pain can be caused by many…

Having an ingrown toenail is no fun. It’s unsightly and also can be very painful. Can this condition be prevented? If you’ve never had an ingrown toenail then you are very lucky. Ingrown toenails can be caused by heredity, if your family has a history of unusually curved toenails. Other causes include cutting your toenails in a…

Has your child complained of heel pain or has difficulty walking? Sometimes a growth spurt causes the heel bone to grow more quickly than nearby muscles and tendons, causing them to stretch too much. This condition is called Sever’s disease and it’s a cause of real growing pains! Until the tendons and muscles have a chance to…

Do you have pain in the ball of your foot? Does it feel as if your sock is bunched up or you’re stepping on a marble? Is it difficult to wear shoes because of the pain and swelling? You may have capsulitis, a fairly common condition that can occur at any age. Capsulitis normally affects the…

Now that summer has unofficially started with Memorial Day past, we all look forward to wearing light clothes and sandals. If you’re like most parents, you know that your children love to wear the barest possible footwear – flip flops! These inexpensive sandals seem perfect for this time of year but take a few moments…

Diabetes is on the rise – 28 million Americans have the disease, and half will develop neuropathy. (APMA) Neuropathy is nerve damage that causes lack of feeling in the extremities. This loss of sensation can be very damaging for the feet, where a small wound or puncture may go unnoticed until it develops into an ulcer….