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Turf toe refers to a foot injury in which your big toe bends beyond its limit. Turf toe got its name because athletes who play on artificial turf have the highest risk of developing it. It is also referred to as hyperextension. When this injury happens, it leads to a sprain on one of the…
Wearing shoes that are ill-fitting is not just a matter of comfort. If your shoes are too narrow in width or too tight in the toes, you could eventually develop debilitating problems with your feet. Choosing style over support can lead to a host of different foot problems such as corns, calluses, bunions, ingrown toenails,…
Plantar fasciitis is a common orthopedic condition that affects the feet. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that connects the heel of your foot to your toes. When the plantar fascia becomes irritated, it can cause a variety of chronic symptoms. The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is heel pain. What is…
Bunions most often appear on the outside of the foot at the base of the big toe. Bunions appear as protrusions at this site and can cause the big toe to point towards the rest of the toes instead of being straight. While some people have bunions with no symptoms at all, some people develop…
Foot pain that turns chronic can affect your quality of life. It is described as a pain that comes and goes or persists for weeks, months, or even years. Foot pain may be dull, sharp, stabbing, or shooting and is often felt in the heel of the foot or at the base of the toes….
You may have observed that for most people, the soles of the feet are not entirely flat. Somewhere in the middle, you will notice a slight arch forming. However, for some people, there is little or no arch. The medical term for this condition is pes planus, but it is more commonly known as a…
If you live a particularly active lifestyle, you’ve probably heard the terms “sports medicine” and “sports medicine physician” or even “sports doctor.” You might have also assumed that these physicians and specialists only treat professional or college-level athletes. A sports medicine physician actually specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and high-impact injuries…
Gout is a form of arthritis. It is a condition that causes severe attacks of pain and other symptoms during flareups. Unlike other forms of arthritis, you may feel perfectly fine for months before a flareup occurs. Most of the time, the flareups come without reason and can even develop while you are resting. Gout…
Our feet contain a quarter of the total number of bones in our whole bodies – as well as tendons, ligaments, and muscles holding them all together. Feet play a vital role in activities like walking, running, and jumping, all while supporting our full body weight. Unfortunately, this makes them vulnerable to injury. Sports injuries…
Our feet are very complex, being composed of many tiny bones, muscles, nerves, and connective tissues. Our feet are equipped to handle the entire weight of the human body whenever we take a step. However, repetitive stresses can damage one or more parts of the feet, leading to pain. By understanding the common causes of…
