Plantar Fasciitis: Signs you have it and what you can do
If your heel is prone to pain when walking, you may have a condition known as plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis, also known as Heel Spur Syndrome, gets its name from an overuse of the ligament that runs through from your heel to the ball of your foot. This band of tissue is known as the […]
Nails turn black or yellow. / Foot fungal infection.
What causes black or yellow nails? Black nails come about because of two possible reasons. First, a person’s nails may turn black due to certain medical conditions relating to the kidney, liver, lung, heart, anemia, melanoma, or diabetes. The inherited yellow nail syndrome that arises from lung diseases and swelling of tissues can also cause […]
5 bunion myths and what you can do about your bunion
Due to bunions forming, many people around the world suffer from pain near their big toes when they walk. Bunions are an unfortunate medical condition that can affect 23% of people aged 18 to 65, and 36% of those aged over 65. Its effects range from mild discomfort to large amounts of pain, depending on […]
Why does the bottom of my feet hurt?
Do you feel a certain discomfort while walking running or just trying to make any movement on the arch of your foot or the heel? Other times it’s so uncomfortable that you feel as if you are stepping on a hard object in your shoes. Then this might be the dreaded plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis […]
How Do Your Feet Affect Your Spine and Cause Back Pain
Many people suffer from back pain. In fact, the American Chiropractic Association reports that at least 80% of individuals have experienced a backache at one point in their lives. Also, research places back pain among popular reasons why people see a doctor. In most cases, backaches are caused by obvious reasons such as bending or […]
How do I know if my bunion requires surgery?
Bunions are not nice to have – they’re painful, and they give your feet a strange shape. But, what exactly is a bunion? Well, bunions happen when the joint that connects your big toe to the rest of your foot gets bent out of place, which causes it to deform and swell up. They don’t happen […]
How Plantar Fasciitis Sleeves Protect your Feet
Plantar fasciitis is a medical condition that develops on the heels. The complication arises when there is excess pressure directed towards the heels. Majority of athletes develop the condition. In general, 10% of the population suffers from the disease any at any given time. Fortunately, several measures can help relieve symptoms that result from the […]
4 Ways to Treat Heel Pain
Introduction One of the most common foot complications is heel pain. It takes place behind or beneath the heel. It is usually somewhere close to where the heel bone connects to the calf. After many years of seeing clients with heel pain, we have simplified 5 common methods to treat and recover from heel pain. […]
10 Common Foot Problems of People Over 40- Part 2
Hammertoes Hammertoes are a type of deformity on the toes in which one toe is crossed or bent on the toe joint. With time, the condition may become worse and require surgery to fix it. However, surgery should be the last option when other treatments do not work. You should consider simple exercises with your […]
10 Common Foot Problems of People Over 40- Part 1
Most of the foot problems start to affect people over 40 years, although they might occur in younger people. Besides, our feet are subjected to various problems as they support our bodies when walking, running, sitting, and climbing. As you reach the age of 40 years, you will start to experience symptoms such as inflammation, […]
