Getting cardio exercise into your daily routine has tremendous health benefits. Not only can it keep you at a good weight and in shape, but it can help with other areas of the body as well. It helps reduce the risk of heart disease. Getting your heart pumping is...
Your running form does matter, since it influences how your body responds to the hard impacts on the ground. The right form helps your body absorb impacts safely and avoid a variety of injuries. The wrong form can strain your muscles and contribute to foot pain....
Orthopedic shoes may not always be considered the most stylish footwear, but they’re comfortable shoes that can offer you a lot of health benefits for your feet.First of all, they offer much more support and cushioning than other shoes, which makes walking very...
A hammertoe is a deformity of the small toes that causes them to bend up and the middle joint and resemble hammers or mallets. Wearing shoes that are too tight in the toe area forces your toes to be crammed together in an unnatural position, and is a likely cause of...
Hammertoes are a deformity of the foot that causes your toe to bend in the middle and resemble a hammer or mallet. In some cases you can prevent hammertoes, but in others genetics plays a role and it may be more difficult to keep from happening.Preventing hammertoes...
Nail fungus is commonly found in places that are dark, warm, and moist. This means that places like the inside of your shoes, public pools, and gym locker rooms are great places for fungus to breed.However, most people don’t end up with an infection unless they also...
Freiberg’s disease, or a Freiberg infraction, is a condition that causes pain in the ball of the foot. It is often found in teenagers, but can be seen in adults, as well. This condition causes the metatarsal heads to flatten out. Unfortunately, the cause is not known,...
Claw and mallet toes are both deformities of the toe joints. They are typically the result of wearing shoes that are too tight, but can also be brought about by muscle or nerve damage. They are very similar in that both will affect the appearance of your toes, may...
Bunions are those pesky bumps on the side of the big toe that form when the joint is pushed out of alignment. They can be uncomfortable, painful, and difficult to fit into shoes. While it’s not always necessary to remove a bunion through the use of surgery, it is good...
The general rule of thumb for replacing a pair of running shoes is 300-500 miles. This is because after this amount of time your shoes will begin to deteriorate, which can cause less shock absorption where it’s needed. However, all shoes are made differently and all...
Heel spurs are calcium deposits that protrude off the bone. They can lead to heel pain and be very uncomfortable, or you might not even know they exist. It all depends on the situation. Certain things can lead to the development of bone spurs, including having...
Ball of the foot pain has many potential culprits, but it’s typically related to metatarsalgia. This is actually a general condition that involves inflammation and soreness in the ball of the foot. Metatarsalgia is usually related to too much pressure on the forefoot....
Metatarsalgia is a common problem in the forefoot—too much pressure on the ball of the foot causes irritation and pain. Typically, this is an overuse issue that develops slowly over time. Repetitive impacts or pressure from your activities, footwear, or preexisting...
Preparing for a podiatrist appointment isn’t difficult. There are several things you can do to make sure your appointment goes quickly and smoothly, and your questions get answered. You’ll need an ID and your insurance cards at check-in, so be sure to bring them with...
Knowing when to see a podiatrist can help you manage or avoid serious pain and keep your lower limbs healthy. Foot pain isn’t normal, and it isn’t something you should live with constantly. In many cases, painful feet won’t improve without intervention or treatment.If...
