When we think about aging gracefully, we probably envision someone with strong arms or legs and a healthy waistline, and while those are all smart metrics to strive for, it’s incredibly important that you don’t overlook the health of your toes as you get older. Our toes play a critical role in helping keep us […]
Restoring Mobility In Your Big Toe After Surgery
Although many toe conditions respond well to conservative care, sometimes a surgical procedure is required to address the issue. Surgery can produce great results, but those results won’t occur over night. You’re going to have to put in the work during your recovery in order to restore function in the wake of a surgical procedure, […]
My Toe Doesn’t Lay Flat On The Ground
If one or more of your toes doesn’t lay flat when your foot is on the ground, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans have one or more “floating toes,” and while it may not currently be painful, that doesn’t mean you can just ignore it indefinitely. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at […]
Ancient Toe Helps Researchers Uncover World’s First Cancer Case
The world’s oldest known case of cancer was recently discovered via a tumor in an ancient human’s left toe bone. According to medical experts, the toe belonged to an “early human ancestor dating back 1.6-1.8 million years old.” The research was published in the peer-reviewed journal South African Journal of Science, and it analyzed a […]
Why Do I Have Pain When Pushing Off My Toe?
Our toes are the last part of our body that handles force as we push off with our foot to walk or run, so if something is wrong with your toe, you’ll notice it with every step you take. But what could be causing this pain when pushing off your toe, and how can […]