Most cramping is caused by dehydration so by making an effort to drink plenty of healthy fluids throughout the day you will help prevent cramps and keep your whole bodily system working more optimally.
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The arches in your feet absorb a majority of the stress and pressure from the weight of your body so when they aren’t properly supported a wide variety of ailments can occur including knee, hip, and back problems that are caused by spinal misalignment.
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The feeling that your feet are on fire is often caused by diabetic nerve damage that is a result of high uric acid in the blood.
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Blisters are frequently caused by rubbing against the inside of your footwear that is caused by poorly fitting shoes.
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Having flat feet is a very common condition and over 60 million Americans have the disorder. Chronic and untreated flat feet can cause or contribute to lower back pain, knee joint problems, shin splints, hip problems, and other issues.
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome affects the feet and is similar to a condition called carpal tunnel syndrome that affects the nerves in the wrist. Both conditions create a burning and numbing sensation that can be painful and debilitating.
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Conservative treatments for bunions include splinting, bracing, stretching, icing, wearing shoes with a wide toe box, and using other custom orthotics, but certain complications can make you a good candidate for bunion surgery.
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Cramping can mimic other foot problems including plantar fasciitis and ankle sprains, so always check with your foot doctor for a precise diagnosis and recommendations for treatment.
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Corns and calluses form as the body’s response to friction and pressure from such things as wearing shoes that are too tight and feeling the new pressure from footfalls.
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The pain and discomfort caused by an injury or inflammation of the area around the metatarsal bones are called metatarsalgia or metatarsal syndrome.
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Plantar warts are a nuisance that can cause considerable pain and discomfort. They can be mistaken for skin cancer, so be certain to have them checked out by your foot doctor for the correct identification and treatment.
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A telltale sign that you have a bunion is a hard, bony lump usually on the outside of the big toe joint that is tender and sensitive to touch.
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Tightly fitting shoes may be one of the main causes of claw foot, and the condition is more likely to affect women who wear high heels, but oftentimes the actual cause remains a mystery.
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Since your feet are so far from your heart, problems with your circulatory system will often show up in your feet first, making them look or feel different.
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If you have a painful bump appearing on the back of your heel, you may have a Haglund’s deformity which is characterized by a bony protrusion that forms where the Achilles tendon connects to the heel bone.
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While the importance of regular foot inspections, proper shoes, and strength and flexibility exercises can’t be overemphasized, another excellent way to ensure the health of your feet and ankles to use orthotic inserts.
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Plantar warts grow on the bottom of your feet and can be hidden by a callus making them hard to detect.
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Flexible flat feet remain flat upon weight bearing, and are usually painless but may lead to other issues if untreated, including hammertoes, bunions and joint problems.
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Injuries for dancers come with the territory, and there is certainly no shortage of them with all the jumping, pointing, flexing, turning and gliding that dancers perform every day.
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