Do you think you might have hammertoes? Hammertoes, sometimes also referred to as mallet toes, happen when our toes seem to ‘scrunch’ inward and upward at the middle joint. While women are statistically much more likely to develop hammertoes than men, they can still be prevalent in men for many of the same reasons they could affect women.
Read MoreMetatarsalgia (or metatarsal syndrome) is an uncomfortable and painful malady that strikes in the area of the ball of the foot.
Read MoreWhen bunions are in the early stages, they respond better to efforts at straightening since the toe is more flexible.
Read MoreYour fabulous feet deserve better and taking good care of your feet includes having regular visits with your foot doctor to ensure that they will perform fabulously throughout your life.
Read MoreThe sensation has been likened to having a “pebble in your shoe” and as the neuroma worsens, it can cause considerable pain and an uncomfortable burning and numbing sensation.
Read MoreHaving an arch that is too high can cause major problems with the proper functioning of your feet, knees, hips, and back due to the gait problems that are created.
Read MoreWhen the foot rolls excessively inward the result is overpronation. This creates poor alignment and increased pressure that contributes not only to foot and ankle problems but also to the knee, hip, and back injuries.
Read MoreNeglecting your bunions for months or even years can be a very bad idea since untreated bunions often progress to the inclusion of hammertoes, bursitis and neuromas.
Read MoreThe earlier you seek treatment for hammertoes, the better the outcome is likely to be because in the early stages the toes are more flexible.
Read MoreIf you are experiencing severe pain in your toe bones or in the ball of your foot, especially when exercising or walking, it could be a sign of an inflammatory condition called metatarsalgia.
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