The causes of Achilles tendinitis can vary, but most are related to physical activity. Many people who suffer from Achilles tendinitis experience it due to overuse, not properly stretching or warming up before physical activity, or increasing the intensity on their...
Running can be a great thing. It can be relaxing while providing great exercise at the same time. However, running injuries can be a problem for many people. Some of the most common ways people feel pain from running include Runner’s knee (when the kneecap is out of...
Running on a regular basis is hard work on our bodies. The foot and ankle take a beating. Arthritis, tendonitis, swelling of the tissues of the foot and ankle may occur. It is confusing as to what shoe gear to wear with all the choices that are out there. Very...
People who run notice the health benefits in many ways. One of the best attributes of running regularly is the cardiovascular effects. By running for thirty minutes straight or longer we breakdown fat in the body, lower blood pressure and keep muscle tone especially...
Running is healthy for you, but it comes with complications. Because of the way you land on your heel you are at risk of ankle sprains. Running creates instability in your foot and ankle when you land. Ankle strains and sprains are quite common in the foot and...
If your big toe hurts when running, there are a couple of reasons this may be happening. Turf toe, or a sprain to the ligaments in the big toe, is one. If you use your toes to push off the ground when you run, but the toe sticks flat to the ground instead of rising...
If you have big toe pain, you may be suffering from turf toe. This is a term that refers to the sprain of ligaments near the big toe. It is usually found in people who play sports on artificial turf (hence the name), or people who use their toes to spring off, like...
If you have a stiff big toe caused by arthritis you have what is known as hallux rigidus. This condition occurs when wear and tear to the cartilage in the toe creates a bone spur. The big toe gets a lot of use, and it needs to bend every time you take a step. If it...
One of the telltale signs of a broken toe is the inability to move the bone. However, in many cases you will still be able to move it, so it’s important not to go on that alone when self-diagnosing a broken toe. If you suffer a trauma to your foot and are now...
A TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) unit sends electrical currents to certain areas of the body for pain relief. This pain therapy can be used in a hospital or doctor’s office, but can also be used in your own home for convenience and comfort. It is...
You may have heard the term RICE when it comes to treating an overuse injury. RICE therapy essentially involves taking care of your body by Resting, Icing, Compressing, and Elevating an injured area. You should practice this type of therapy immediately after an injury...
Black toenails occur when blood pools underneath the nail bed. It’s typically a direct (and painful) result of trauma to the toe. However, it’s also common to see runners come in complaining of having black toenails. The biggest reason for this is wearing shoes that...
Cold weather running can really take a toll on the body if you aren’t careful. The best advice we can give you is to prepare yourself for the changes your body will go through and always listen to your body. Don’t push yourself past the limit with cold weather running...
Athletes know the dangers they face out on the field or court. One of those potential threats is turf toe, a type of sprain that often affects people who play sports on artificial turf. It happens when the toe is forced into an unnatural position and extends beyond...
Turf toe is one of those conditions that often affects people who play sports more than other people. You are at an even more increased risk if you play on artificial turf (for instance, a football player is in more danger than a soccer player).When it happens, your...
A bunion is a condition that is caused by too much pressure being placed on the joint of the big toe, which results in misalignment and ultimately a protrusion on the side of the foot.It is possible to prevent bunions if your feet aren’t naturally inclined to develop...
A bunion is caused by the uneven distribution of weight on your feet. It results in your big toe joint being pushed out of alignment, which then causes a bump on the side of the foot. Bunions are both painful and unsightly.Some of the contributing factors related to...
If you are experiencing morning foot pain that goes away after getting up and using your feet, you may be suffering from plantar fasciitis. This is one of the most common causes of heel pain. The reason your foot hurts more in the morning is because the plantar fascia...
If you have heel pain, it is most likely being caused by plantar fasciitis. This is a condition that develops when the band of tissue that runs down your sole from heel to toe gets inflamed. The pain is usually worse in the morning or after resting for a period of...
You may know that a podiatrist is a foot doctor, but you may also be wondering exactly what does a podiatrist do? They are responsible for all things feet. They not only give advice on how to maintain healthy feet, they also treat conditions such as bunions, foot...
