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Ingrown Toenails develop on the big toe and make the sides of the nail dig into the surrounding skin. This condition can lead to extreme amounts of pain and sensitivity in the skin where the nail digs in, causing swelling and redness as well. The resulting inflammation hinders mobility as the toe becomes hard to put…

Metatarsalgia is a condition that causes pain to the front of the foot under the metatarsal bones, which are located in the ball of the foot. The pain that this condition causes in the ball of the foot usually gets worse with activity and is often felt as a constant aching or sensation of walking on…

Arthritis brings inflammation and pain in feet due to the effect it has on joints. It slowly develops into what can potentially end up being a huge complication since mobility is impacted. It is a chronic disease that causes swelling of cartilage and in the lining of joints. This inflammation results in a warm feeling and…

Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that can be acquired when feet come into contact with damp areas predominantly in public areas like gym locker rooms or public pools. Additionally, the damp conditions in shoes and socks add to the development of this condition. The fungus that causes this condition results in the skin of the…

Plantar Fasciitis is a painful condition affecting the heel and gets worse with normal day to day walking, running or any other sports activity. This condition involves the plantar fascia, which is a ligament that connects the heel bone and toes and is usually the cause of lingering heel pain. The purpose of this ligament is…

Orthotics are used to correct moveable parts of the foot so as to reduce pain, swelling or any other symptom from a variety of foot and ankle conditions. Shoe inserts are orthotics that help to support and align the foot to correct an abnormal application of pressure on the foot or an irregular walking pattern. This correction…