Blisters and GaitBlisters are fluid-filled bubbles of skin that can form on the bottom of the feet due to the friction of your shoes rubbing against an area of skin as you walk or run. Blisters can be uncomfortable or painful, hindering your ability to walk, run, or...
What is Morton’s Neuroma? Women who wear high heels and are in their 30s and 40s are most at risk of developing Morton’s neuroma: a thickening of nerve tissues between bones on the bottom of the toes. This can cause a burning pain in the ball of the foot that...
Diabetes and Poor Circulation in the Feet An excessive amount of sugar in the bloodstream from uncontrolled diabetes can cause the blood vessels to narrow and thereby reduce the amount of blood flowing through the veins. This is known as poor circulation, which is...
What Is Sever’s Disease? Children who are growing and physically active can put excessive wear on the growth plate of their heel bone, which attaches to the Achilles tendon. Repetitive pulling on the growth plate causes inflammation and pain in the heel and is known...
What to Do if Your Child Breaks Their Ankle If your child has broken their ankle through an accident or sports-related injury, you may be wondering what you can do to help. First, it’s important to understand that their recovery time largely depends on how severe the...
