Foot Pain...
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Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendontis is an injury seen commonly in sports people as it results from continual or over use of the achilles tendon. It can recur very easily and takes a long time to heal in comparison to ...
Arch Strain
Arch strain is a term used to describe pain, discomfort or burning sensations felt in the region between the ball of the big toe and the heel. It can be due to overuse, over stretching of the tissues ...
Arthritis of the Foot
Arthrits is a very common condition that occurs from wear and tear and with age. The two most common types of arthirits are osteoarthrits and rheumatoid arthritis, both occuring commonly in the foot a...
Bone Spurs
Bone spurs are additional growths of bony material that seem to occur more commonly around joints. They can cause pain and discomfort but can also be asymptomatic....
Burning Feet
Buring feet is a common condition experienced by many people. It is caused by a wide variety of reasons including allergies to detergents or fabric softeners, to diabetes or nerve damage within the fo...
Flat Feet
Flat feet is a non-serious condition of the foot diagnosed when the normal arch of the foot that runs from the joint of the big toe to the heel of the foot is low or missing. It can be diagnosed in ch...
Hammer Toes
Hammer toes occur when there is a deformity of the toe joints, normally caused by ill-fitting footwear, flat feet, bunions or arthritis of the foot. They can lead to the development of corns and callu...
Heel Pain Explained
Heel pain may occur for a number of reasons ranging from a direct injury to the foot or because of a condition called plantar fasciitis. It is important to discover the reason for the pain so appropri...
High Heels: Do Gel Pads Work?
Women everywhere will understand how uncomfortable wearing high heels can be but now there is a way of alleviating some of the discomfort. Gel cushions are small and discreet devices that can be worn ...
How Foot Pain Affects the Whole Body
The correct alignment of the feet ensures ease of movement and controlled support and management of the distribution of your weight. Experiencing any amount of foot pain, therefore, can impact on the ...
Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia is a term given when the ball of the foot becomes inflammed or painful. It is common in women as it can result from ill fitting footwear or because of high heels which cause excessive pr...
Morton's Neuroma
Morton's neuromas are benign tissue swellings found usually in the space between the third and fourth toes. It can be very painful and will usually need some kind of treatment....
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a term given when the plantar fascia, found on the underside of the foot, becomes inflammed causing pain....
Sesamoiditis
Sesamoliditis is a common complaint involving the sesamoid bones and associated tendons in the forefoot. They can become painful as they develop inflammation and should be rested until symtpoms have s...
What is Club Foot?
Club foot is a congential deformity of the feet that is usually disgnosed at birth. The actual cause of the condition is unknown though genetics and links to other illnesses are thought to play a role...