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Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatment
posted: Feb. 15, 2012.
Maybe you've heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition in the wrist that occurs when swelling or a change in position of the tissue within the carpal tunnel squeezes and Read more -
Preventing and Treating Ankle Sprains
posted: Jan. 16, 2012.
An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries to the ankle, resulting from a fall or a sudden twist that forces the ligaments out of their normal position. Read more -
Healthy Footwear Promote Healthy Feet
posted: Dec. 15, 2011.
Looking fabulous in your favorite pair of heels does have a price. In fact, poor fitting shoes are a frequent cause of foot problems and discomfort, including calluses, corns, bunions Read more -
Pregnancy and Foot Pain: How Mothers-to-Be Can Relieve Aching Feet
posted: Nov. 15, 2011.
During pregnancy, it's not uncommon for women to experience an array of aches and pains all over the body. Among these complaints are tired, swollen, achy feet- a common and Read more -
A Look at Painful Plantar Warts
posted: Oct. 17, 2011.
Plantar warts are benign growths that develop on the bottom of your feet caused by direct contact with the human papilloma virus (HPV) -- the same virus that causes warts Read more -
Plantar Fasciitis: Put Your Heel Pain to a Halt
posted: Oct. 03, 2011.
Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the long, dense band of connective tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs from the heel to the ball Read more -
Morton's Neuroma: What is it and How to Stop the Pain
posted: Aug. 15, 2011.
A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that can develop in various parts of your body. In the foot, the most common occurring neuroma develops at the base of Read more -
Metatarsalgia: Ball of Foot Pain
posted: Jul. 15, 2011.
Metatarsalgia denotes a common foot condition characterized by pain and inflammation of the joints and bones of the ball of the foot - the area just before the toes, also Read more -
Easy Ways to Prevent and Treat an Ingrown Toenail
posted: Jun. 15, 2011.
Ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis, can be embarrassing, annoying and painful. This common condition occurs when the surrounding skin on one or both sides of the nail grows over Read more -
Hammering Out Painful Hammertoe
posted: May 16, 2011.
A hammertoe is one of the most common toe conditions, usually stemming from muscle imbalance in which the joints of the second, third, fourth or fifth toe are bent into Read more -
Growing Pains Keeping Your Child Up At Night?
posted: Apr. 15, 2011.
If your child has ever complained of not being able to sleep at night due to leg pain, he or she may be experiencing what many people refer to as Read more -
Fighting Off Foot Odor
posted: Mar. 15, 2011.
The feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body, which means they have the ability to sweat profusely. With your feet encased in your shoes all Read more -
Running the Race to Good Foot Health
posted: Feb. 15, 2011.
If you're a runner, it goes without saying that your feet take the brunt of the punishment. In fact, for runners the feet are more vulnerable to injury than any Read more -
The Arch Enemy: How to Ease Pain Caused by Flatfoot
posted: Jan. 17, 2011.
The arch structure of our feet determines how we walk, which means our arches need to be both sturdy and flexible in order to adjust to different walking surfaces. For Read more -
How to Minimize Diabetic Foot Problems
posted: Dec. 15, 2010.
People with diabetes are prone to foot problems, often developing from a combination of poor circulation and nerve damage. Damage to the nerves in the legs and feet diminishes skin Read more