Aches and pains that affect the feet can impact your life in many ways, none of which are likely to be pleasant. In addition to making time spent on your feet uncomfortable, foot pain of any kind can impact other activities and even affect your ability to walk, engage in healthy exercise, or play active games with your children. Foot pain that tends to radiate from the heel can be even more debilitating than other types of foot pain because the heel bears much of the body's weight whenever you are walking or standing.
5 December 2019
Total ankle replacement is a surgical procedure that will require you to plan ahead to ensure a full recovery. You should discuss recovery needs with your surgeon to ensure that you know what you're getting into before you commit to the procedure. The following are six things you'll need to do to recover from total ankle replacement surgery as completely and thoroughly as possible: Know how to recognize possible complications
5 December 2019
If you dread getting out of bed due to experiencing heel pain every morning, you may have plantar fasciitis and should have it checked by a podiatrist, even if the pain goes away as you go about your day. Just because you don't continue to feel the pain throughout the day doesn't mean there isn't a problem. Here's what you need to know if you have morning heel pain. What is plantar fasciitis?
1 December 2019
If your heels ache and throb throughout the day and well into the evening, find a solution to these common foot problems now. Heel and ankle pain can strike anyone, including nurses, construction workers, and housekeepers. If you don't address your symptoms now, they can get worse. Here are the solutions you need for your heel and ankle pain today: What Can Possibly Cause Heel Pain? Although your feet are designed to withstand the stress of walking, standing, and other activities, they're not entirely invincible.
1 December 2019
If you feel pain in your feet throughout winter, it could be due to the cold, or it may be because you have slow circulation, or it could be due to a few other things. This type of pain can make being outside, walking, or even when you're in bed at night extremely painful. Read on for helpful tips to help you prevent or treat your feet this winter. Give Your Feet A Soak
27 November 2019
When you think of cosmetic surgery, you often think of just the appearances that you achieve as a result of this type of procedure. In reality, there are many reasons why you should get a cosmetic surgery, such as cosmetic toe surgery, that has results that are far better than just the physical appearance of your toes. Your surgery can benefit you in many ways, here are just a few of them.
26 November 2019
If you are an athlete who is experiencing pain in your big toe, you may have what is called hallux limitus, which is also called turf toe. If this condition is not properly treated, it can lead to what is called hallux rigidus, which is when the toe worsens from stiffness to the complete inability to bend the toe at all. As you can imagine, this condition can make you unable to participate in your sport, particularly if it worsens.
25 November 2019
If you are feeling pain in your foot, this can be frustrating. Fortunately, it is not hard for a doctor to diagnose your problem and start a treatment plan for you. The type of doctor you need to see is a podiatrist, which is a doctor that specializes in the feet. Below are two problems the doctor may find with your foot as well as treatment options available. 1. Achilles Tendinitis
24 November 2019
Most people with foot or lower-body pain may not realize much of their discomfort could be reduced by investing in custom orthotics. If you are unsure whether the investment makes sense for your needs, there are several instances where custom orthotics are likely the right option. Musculoskeletal Pain Typically, gait abnormalities or foot problems will manifest itself as some form of musculoskeletal pain. Surprisingly, the pain can occur anywhere from your back all the way to your feet, with every joint in between possibly affected.
24 November 2019
A podiatrist is a medical professional that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of foot problems. A minor ache or pain can be checked out by your primary physician, but anything more than that should really be treated by a podiatrist. To help you know whether it is really time to call and schedule an appointment with a podiatrist, you will want to keep reading. You Have Daily Cramping The occasional foot cramp is not usually cause for concern.
21 November 2019
