Ingrown toenails occur when “the nail plate edge digs into the adjacent nail fold (soft tissue around the border of a nail),” leading to symptoms of inflammation and even infection. Avoid wearing shoes that are too tight that can put pressure on the nails, and avoid... Read more
Sammy Watkins of the Buffalo Bills had two screws placed in his left foot in April in order to repair a stress fracture. Although stress fractures like the one he had usually heal in 6-12 weeks, sometimes the healing doesn’t go as planned. Watkins recently stated that... Read more
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that affects two million people per year. It is possible for individuals with plantar fasciitis to live life without experiencing heel pain from the condition. Those suffering from heel pain should ensure they are wearing supportive... Read more
French Olympic gymnast, Samir Ait Said snapped his leg when he tried to land his vault. He remained on the floor for several minutes before receiving assistance from medical personnel. It was revealed that he suffered a broken fibia and tibia due to the fall. The... Read more
Approximately one fourth of American adults have foot pain.For those who have arthritis, their chances of suffering from foot pain increases. Fifty percent of Americans over the age of 65 suffer from arthritic foot pain. There are different types of arthritis that a... Read more
As cinnamon is a popular baking and decorative food ingredient, it can also be used for its antibacterial properties. Cinnamon can be used to treat conditions such as toenail fungus, where cinnamon “has the ability to stop drug-resistant yeast infections.” Cinnamon... Read more