There are many causes of ankle pain due to the complex architecture of the foot. There are a multitude of tendons, ligaments, tissues and bones that are all susceptible to painful and debilitating stress and injury.
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 sesamoid bones carry a lot of weight in their location in the ball of the foot, where they experience all the pressure and stress from walking and exercising.
Read MoreSome of the most obvious signs of toenail fungus are discoloration and yellowing of the nail bed, but the very first indication that the fungi have entered your nail bed is a white or yellow spot that appears under the tip of the nail.
Read MoreThere are a variety of other components that make up the arch including ligaments, tendons, and bones, so there are many ways that a painful reaction or severe injury to excessive stress can occur.
Read MoreA stiff big toe, which is called hallux rigidus, is caused when degenerative arthritis affects the big toe joint.
Read MoreIn the condition known as Charcot foot, an individual can walk on their deteriorating ankle joints for months and years without realizing that the joint is actually collapsing under the weight and adversely changing the shape of the foot.
Read MoreImproperly cut toenails can grow into the soft skin at the edge of your toe, causing swelling, redness, and possibly infection.
Read MoreIn the beginning stages of childhood foot development, parents should be very attentive to the progress of the feet and ankles and to help foster an environment for normal and healthy growth.
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.
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