Treatment Options for Common Foot and Ankle Problems
The Most Common Foot Conditions and How to Treat Them Heel pain is likely the most common problem most podiatrist treat. Heel pain can happen for many reasons but the most common of these is a condition known as plantar fasciitis. This used to be called "heel spur"...
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Gift Ideas for Pampered Feet
Give the gift of healthy, comfortable feet! Cross some people off your shopping list with these ideas for luxurious foot care items that will pamper and please any recipient! Foot Spas – Look for a model that makes it worth getting out and using – something that...
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Foot Pain and Pregnancy: Causes and Solutions
When pregnant, a woman’s body goes through a myriad of changes, some more uncomfortable than others. One of the most overlooked ailments that women endure during pregnancy is foot pain. Causes of Foot Pain During Pregnancy Two of the most common causes of foot pain...
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5 Reasons Seniors Should Visit a Podiatrist
Proper foot health is an often overlooked but extremely important issue for senior citizens. Without healthy feet, it will be difficult to maintain an active lifestyle. In order to ensure good foot health throughout their golden years, seniors should visit a...
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What Stretches Can Help Relieve Plantar Fasciitis?
There are various stretch exercises you can do in order to relieve the pain of plantar fasciitis. The best time to start with some of these exercises is early in the morning before you get out of bed, seeing as sleep tightens the planta fascia. However, it's not...
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Heel Pain
Heel pain is likely the most common problem most podiatrist treat. Heel pain can happen for many reasons but the most common of these is a condition known as plantar fasciitis. This used to be called "heel spur" but we have long ago learned that this terminology is...
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Is Never Removing Nail Polish Unhealthy for Toenails?
There’s an ongoing dispute surrounding nail polish and the effects it could have when worn too long, especially on toenails. One of the most common beliefs is that toenails need to breathe in order to stay healthy. The fact of the matter is that different people will...
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Why a Bunion Can Affect Your Shoe Fit and What You Can Do
Bunions are notoriously uncomfortable, and can interfere with normal physical activities such as walking or exercising. Although a bunion may appear to be a growth on the skin, it is actually a disorder caused from a misalignment of the bones of the feet. The most...
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Caring for Toenail Trauma
If you’ve had a toenail injury, you know that this type of trauma can be very painful, but it can also have serious consequences. Therefore, it’s important to properly care for the injured toenail in order to prevent complications such as nail thickening (which is...
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