If you are having difficulty bending your largest of toes you may have a condition that is actually called stiff big toe, or hallux rigidus.
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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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Morton’s neuroma is often described as having the sensation that you have a small rock in your shoe, but when you take off your shoe to check, there’s nothing there.
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Many common running injuries such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and shin splints can be caused by the inherent stress and repetitive motion that comes with running. The following tips can help you minimize your chances of having one of these problems.
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A severe fungal toenail infection requires the services of your foot care professional to get the best treatment since over the counter treatments are largely ineffective.
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There are a variety of different ways that you can experience an acute fracture in your foot or ankle and that helps to make them among the most frequent problems confronted by foot doctors.
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The most potentially damaging and dangerous complication for diabetics is the development of a foot ulcer.
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One of the most common problems that pregnant women face is the often debilitating pain and discomfort that can affect their legs, feet, and ankles from all the added stress.
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A very large number of athletes have experienced the debilitating pain and discomfort of plantar fasciitis.
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Minimizing bone loss and reducing the risk of falling and permanent injury are essential for optimum health in your advancing years.
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Here are some excellent guidelines to ensure proper pediatric foot development and to help avoid any potential problems in the future.
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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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While athletes and training junkies may be more susceptible to injury due to years of repetitive stress from intense training and competition, gentler exercise like jogging can lead to a debilitating foot or ankle injury.
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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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The condition known as hammertoe is an abnormality that can cause the joints of your middle toes to bend in the shape of a hammer, hence the name.
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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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Weak ankles can cause major instability and create a tendency to compensate by shifting weight to the bottom area of your foot. Strengthening your ankles will stabilize the entire foot and prevent a variety of other problems all the way up the spinal column.
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Avoid the temptation of checking your mobile device while doing things that require your complete attention by placing such devices in your briefcase, rucksack, or backpack and wait until you arrive at your destination before checking for messages.
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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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