Jae Crowder of the Boston Celtics had an MRI for the sprained ankle injury he sustained in the game against the Houston Rockets. Crowder suffered a fall with about 9 minutes in the third quarter remaining and was not able to get back up. Crowder headed to the locker... Read more
Although ankle sprains may not be as serious as a broken ankle, they should be given immediate attention and care. An ankle sprain can lead to a significant amount of pain, as well as limited mobility. They are often characterized by the swelling and discoloration of... Read more
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “about 1.2 billion people worldwide are officially classified as overweight.” The top offending countries in this category include India, the U.S., and China. Not only is obesity extremely unhealthy, but it can cause... Read more
Gaining weight can happen suddenly and at any time. Usually you won’t notice the extra weight until your feet start hurting at the end of the day. This happens as your feet begin adjusting to carrying more weight. Foot swelling and pain are two of the biggest side... Read more
Managing Your Bunion Condition Bunions are known as a common ailment on the feet, described as being a bump alongside the big toe joint. Bunions occur when the metatarsal starts shifting toward the smaller toes. Although bunions can occur at any age, many different... Read more
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.It 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
Garlic may be one potential remedy to treat foot conditions like athlete’s foot. A New York Times article suggests that garlic cloves that are finely crushed and steeped in water can offer a solution as an antifungal treatment. Athlete’s foot is caused by walking... Read more
Athlete’s foot is an extremely contagious infection caused by a fungus that results in itching, burning, dry, and flaking feet. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot is known as tinea pedis and thrives in moist, dark areas such as shower floors, gyms, socks and shoes,... Read more
Your feet take you everywhere, making it very important that we take special care of them; this is especially true for diabetics. Many general practitioners warn that foot ailments can become extremely problematic if not treated properly. For diabetic patients nerve... Read more
Millions of people are affected by diabetes each year. Diabetes damages blood vessels in all parts of the body, especially the feet. The legs and feet may develop slow blood flow, which causes neuropathy, or nerve damage. Once a diabetic patient develops neuropathy,... Read more