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Signs & Symptoms of Foot Drop
When you walk, you naturally perform a movement known as dorsiflexion in which you lift the top part of your foot upward to take a step. This movement is a crucial part of walking properly and staying balanced. If you can’t perform this movement properly, you may suffer from a condition known as foot drop […]
Continue readingThe Parts of Your Foot
The human foot is amazing with its 28 bones, 30 joints, and more than 100 muscles, ligaments, and tendons. All of these parts work together seamlessly to provide you with balance and mobility. So, if the anatomy of the foot is as fascinating to you as it is to us, you came to the right […]
Continue readingHow a Sedentary Lifestyle Can Affect Your Feet
In this age of remote work and desk-bound jobs, it’s easy to neglect our physical health, especially our feet. But did you know that a sedentary lifestyle can wreak havoc on foot health? The good news is that by taking simple steps to prioritize your foot health, you can avoid discomfort and pain in your […]
Continue readingWhat Happens If You Let a Bunion Go Untreated?
Bunions are a common issue that we see in our clinic. They begin as a minor irritation but can eventually become very painful and uncomfortable in tight or ill-fitting shoes. Bunions are the most common foot condition, with 25%-33% of adults — over 5 million people in the United States — experiencing them annually. Because […]
Continue readingWhy Is There Yellow Skin on the Bottom of My Foot?
Yellow skin on the bottom of your feet is quite common and isn’t anything to worry about in most cases. Your feet endure a lot throughout the day, especially if you’re active. However, in rare cases, yellow feet may signify an underlying condition. Whether you’re experiencing this skin change on your toes, sole, or entire […]
Continue readingWhat is Sesamoiditis?
When you’re picturing the bones in your foot, you probably imagine a skeletal shape that connects your ankle, foot, and toes. However, some unique bones in the foot aren’t attached to your skeleton at all. These bones, known as sesamoids, can be found in the bottom of your foot. But your kneecap is the largest […]
Continue readingWhat Is Lateral Ankle Pain?
Lateral ankle pain is any pain or discomfort that affects the outside of the ankle. There are many types of lateral ankle pain with a variety of causes and treatment options. If you’re experiencing this type of pain, it’s best to speak with a physician as soon as possible. Some of the underlying causes of […]
Continue readingHow Do You Get Rid of Bunions on Your Feet?
If you’ve lived with bunions for any amount of time, you know how painful and agonizing they can be. Sometimes they’re more of a nuisance, but other times they’re so tender it can be difficult to put on a shoe or even walk around. These painful bumps are bony formations that develop on the joint […]
Continue readingBest Shoes for Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s Neuroma is a painful condition affecting the ball of your foot. The area most commonly affected by Morton’s Neuroma is between the third and fourth toes. It’s caused by a thickening of tissue around a nerve that leads to your toes; this tissue becomes a swollen nerve bundle that results from irritation and compression of […]
Continue readingWhen Should You See a Doctor for Foot Pain?
Most of us will experience pain or soreness in our feet, but it’s usually short-term and passes. Sometimes that’s not the case, and you need to seek medical care. Foot pain can be caused by many factors, including overuse, injury, or conditions that cause inflammation in bones, ligaments, or tendons in the feet. If pain, […]
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