High heels are often seen as shoe-closet staples. Some people only break them out for a special event or a night out, incorporate heels in their daily work attire, or love the aesthetic and wear them even in casual settings. However, high heels place a lot of stress on your feet, leading to injury if …
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The foot, consisting of 28 bones connected by joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments, is prone to injuries that can cause pain and limited movement. When conservative healing methods fail to correct a podiatric injury or condition, foot and ankle surgery may be the answer. While the recovery process means slowly returning to previous activity levels, …
Despite its name, Morton’s neuroma is not a benign (non-cancerous) nerve tumor, but rather, a “compressive neuropathy; a syndrome of foot and ankle entrapment neuropathies (FAEN). The condition is characterized by the thickening of the tissue surrounding nerves leading to the toes (common digital plantar nerves). This peripheral nerve impairment from FAENs presents as: Keep …
Too many people live with foot discomfort and pain when they do not have to. Custom orthotics can do wonders for foot and ankle conditions and complications, improving your health status and quality of life. Luckily, receiving a prescription for your custom orthotics is as simple as making an appointment with a local podiatrist and …
A heel spur (calcaneal spur) is a calcium deposit that forms on the heel bone (calcaneus), extending toward the arch of the foot, and typically develops in one of two locations: These bony growths can be as long as 1.5 inches. However, they may not be visible to the human eye and may be painless, …
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