7 Causes of Swollen Painful Toes With No Injury
by Swollen painful toes with no injury can be a nightmare, literally. But what do you do when you have swollen toes, and there doesn’t seem …
5 Simple Plantar Fasciitis Exercises
Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia – a band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot. While there …
Gout in The Ankle: What You Need to Know
Gout is a type of arthritis that is caused by uric acid crystals building up in the joints. The primary site for gout is the …
What is an Involuted Toenail?
Many people have never heard of the term involuted toenail or, more academically, a pincer toenail. Even those familiar with the term still don’t know …
Why are My Feet Swollen? Things to Consider
Do you have swollen feet? You’re not alone! In fact, many people experience swelling in their feet at some point in their lives. There are …
Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment vs Plantar Fasciitis
The prevalence of heel-related pain in adults is approximately 15%. About 20% of heel pain complaint is Baxter’s nerve entrapment (Hornick & Amabile, 2018). These …
Top of the Foot: Stress Fracture Foot Problems
Stress fracture foot problems are common and can significantly reduce production time. There are 26 bones in the foot, and anyone is susceptible to a …
Causes of Pain on Top of Big Toe Joint
During gait, your feet come under extreme pressure. The vertical force is north of 120% of the body’s weight when walking and 275% when running; …
What medications can cause swollen ankles?
Swollen ankles are a common side effect of many medications. While the swelling may not be harmful in and of itself however, it can signal …
Foot arch pain which is not plantar fasciitis
Foot arch pain is a common problem that can cause significant discomfort and immobility. Often, pain that is felt in the foot’s arch is considered …