Plantar Fasciitis: A Real Pain in the Foot
Your foot is made up of several moving parts, including bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. One such part is a ligament called the plantar fascia, which runs the length …
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RESOLVING BUNIONS WITH A BUNIONECTOMY
WHAT ARE BUNIONS? Bunions are bony bumps that develop on the outside of the big toe. They are most often caused by pressure causing the big toe to turn …
Ingrown Toenail Treatment
What are ingrown toenails? An ingrown toenail occurs when the top corner or side of your nail begins to grow into the soft tissue of the nail bed next …
What To Do About Fungal Nail Infections?
It can be easy to get a nail infection, and if you’ve ever had one you know how stubborn they can be and how easily they can spread to …
Hammertoes
A hammertoe is a type of deformity commonly found in the lower digits of the foot. If left untreated, it can cause extreme pain and make it hard to …
Bunions
If you’ve never experienced a bunion, you might just think it is a part of aging, achy feet or an enlarged bone. However, they are a bit more complex. …
Corns and Their Treatment
Of the many things that can cause trouble for your feet, corns and calluses are at the top of the list. Corns and calluses are thick, hardened layers of …
Trick or Treat!
Trick or treat, smell my feet! This schoolyard chime may hit close to home, especially those who have braved a long Halloween night or two resulting in sore and …
What Are Plantar Warts—and How Do You Get Rid of Them?
Plantar warts are warts that are only found on the feet, hence the term “plantar”, which means “relating to the foot.” For the most part, plantar warts are non-malignant, …
Controlling Foot Blisters
If you are a runner, or even if you spend a lot of time on your feet, you know how painful blisters can be. One little bump is all …