People typically associate nutrition with heart health or weight management. Yet, nutrition can also play a role in the development and treatment of foot conditions. You can improve your foot health by following these nutritional tips! Inflammation Gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis are common types of arthritis that may cause inflammation in the feet. …
Is Bunion Surgery Worth It?
A bunion, or hallux valgus, typically forms when prolonged pressure on the big toe pushes it toward the second toe. Over time, an extra bone forms at the base of the big toe, and this can be painful. It can also form along the base of the little toe, known as a bunionette or tailor’s …
The Early Signs of Foot Arthritis
Arthritis wears cartilage away, causing joints to rub together. This can affect any joints, even the ones in your feet. While it’s common as people age, it can happen for other causes, like genetics or past sprains or fractures. This article will cover the early signs of arthritis in the feet, advanced symptoms, and where …
Common Fall Sport Foot Injuries
Fall is the start of several sports seasons for many school-aged kids. Soccer, tennis, cross country running, football and volleyball pose risks to young athletes this fall season. From violent contact sports injuries to overuse injuries common with runners and sports that involve a lot of starting, stopping, and cutting from side to side, there …
How to Tell if You Should Run Through Pain
Your muscles are likely going to feel sore after a long run. However, pain in a particular spot could be a sign that something is wrong and may signal that you need to slow down or stop. On a scale of 1 to 10, here is how you can tell if you should run through …
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