A bunion is an enlargement of the base joint of the toe that connects to the foot, often formed from a bony growth or a patch of swollen tissues, and is caused by the shifting of the big toe bone inward towards the other toes. This shift can cause a serious amount of... Read more
Gout, typically found in diabetic patients, is an unusually painful form of arthritis caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the bloodstream. The condition typically strikes the metatarsal phalangeal joint on the big toe; though it has been known to strike the... Read more
Those with flat feet can experience the condition differently, with some people experiencing frequent pain and stiffness and others requiring no treatment at all. Those suffering from fallen arches can try a wide variety of treatments for the condition. A set of... Read more
The New York Dynamic Neuromuscular Rehabilitation has come up with a new approach to foot pain that focuses on gait analysis and therapeutic treatments. This method targets the various phases in the walking cycle to pinpoint where the specific problem is, then put a... Read more
Many patients often have the misconception that conditions such as hammertoes can only be treated and cured through surgery. But such minor conditions can effectively be managed with treatments such as ultrasound-guided injections, which send anti-inflammatory... Read more
While vinegar has long been recommended for treating foot problems such as athlete’s foot and toenail fungus, some critics say that there is no specific evidence to support those claims. Carol S. Johnston of Arizona State University states, “In popular media, vinegar... Read more