Treatment Options for Ankle Arthritis Complications
Ankle arthritis is an inflammation of the ankle area that can cause various troubling symptoms such as stiffness, pain, and swelling. These symptoms can be further aggravated by regular activities such as standing and walking, and in many cases patients suffering from...
How to Treat and Prevent a Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Research suggests that 15 percent of all patients with diabetes develop diabetic foot ulcers, which are open sores or wounds typically located on the bottom of the foot. If you are a diabetic, it is absolutely critical for you to treat foot injuries as soon as...
What Happens When Your Foot Falls Asleep? And When Is It Not Normal?
If you’ve ever experienced the “pins and needles” feeling of your foot falling asleep, you may have wondered what exactly happens when your foot goes numb. Known in the medical world as “paresthesia,” this strange feeling can...
Arch Support – How to Tell if You Might Need It and What to Do
Your foot has 28 bones that synchronize to balance your entire body and propel you forward as you walk or run. People with little to no arches (or “flat feet”) have feet that roll excessively inward as they step down. This is known as over-pronation. Upon...
Start Getting Sandal-Ready Today: Take These Measures to Keep Toenail Fungus Away
We don’t often pay much attention to our feet until something is wrong. But to make sure that you don’t find yourself mid-sandal season with an unsightly fungus, it’s best to start giving your feet some TLC now. Start developing these habits to make sure your...
The Ultimate Foot Care Gift Guide
Have someone on your list who could use a little pampering? Treat their feet with something from this gift guide! Foot Care Starter Kit It’s all too easy to leave foot care until your feet are already causing you pain, but you can help to avoid the discomfort...
Common Causes of Foot and Ankle Pain besides Injury to Your Feet
When you think about foot or ankle problems, you probably think first of those caused by injuries to the feet themselves – but there are other possible causes to be aware of. Here’s a guide to these, along with some practical advice: Problems with your...
Orthotics: The Key to Pain Relief and Foot Health
Well-designed and fitted orthotics can work wonders for your feet and ankles – but if they’re not fitting properly, they can actually make matters worse. Here are a few signs to look out for that suggest you may need adjustments to your orthotics: New or...