Your sural nerve is a sensory nerve in the calf region that runs down your leg and through the lateral side of your foot and toe. It has a few different branches, and if any of these areas become compressed or irritated, pain and discomfort can develop. In today’s blog, we take a closer look […]
Will Lebron James’ Ankle Ever Fully Heal?
Late last week, Los Angeles Lakers star Lebron James returned to the court after missing more than a month while recovering from a high ankle sprain. James acknowledged that his ankle still bothered him on the court, and yesterday he sat out of the second-leg of two games in two days to give his ankle […]
Heart Ailment Can Be Detected Through Simple Foot Test
New research suggests that atrial fibrillation may be able to be detected through a simple foot test, making it easier for high-risk patients to catch the condition before it can cause serious health issues. Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition categorized by an irregular heartbeat, and left untreated it can lead to blood clots, strokes […]
What Is a March Fracture And How Is It Treated?
First described as a condition affecting the Prussian army back in 1885, a “march fracture” is a type of stress fracture that affects one of the metatarsals in your feet. Like most types of stress fractures, the condition is commonly caused by overuse and repetitive action, like one might experience when marching along in the […]
I Have Something Stuck In My Foot
We’ve all ended up with a foreign body embedded in our feet at some point in our lives. Whether it was a sliver from walking barefoot on the wood deck or a tiny piece of glass from a broken bottle, getting a sharp object stuck in our feet can be quite painful. Oftentimes you can […]
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