When people think of pinched nerves, they often often imagine the problem arising somewhere in your back, but that’s not always the case. When pinched nerves or nerve tumors develop in the feet, this is known as a neuroma. Today, we take a closer look at why they develop, what symptoms they cause, and how […]
Toenail Fungus – 4 Prevention and Treatment Tips
When it comes to your feet, there is one topic that people don’t really like to talk about – fungus. Fungus has a negative connotation because many believe it implies that someone has dirty or unclean feet, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Regularly washing your feet helps to prevent toenail fungus, but there […]
The Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options For Foot Ulcers
Foot ulcers are a condition categorized by a shallow opening or crater that develops on the surface of the skin. More serious cases involve deeper craters that can damage nerves, tendons and even bones. Today, we take a closer look at why ulcers develop, who is at the greatest risk for a foot ulcer, and […]
Understanding Flexible and Rigid Hammer Toes
Hammer toes are a condition categorized by a contracture or bending of a toe at the first joint of the toe, also known as the proximal interphalangeal joint. The bending forces the joint upwards and gives it the appearance that the individual is scrunching their toe on purpose, but oftentimes the contracture is involuntary. In […]
Understanding Hallux Limitus And Hallux Rigidus
The word hallux is medical speak for your big toe, so it stands to reason that hallux limitus and hallux rigidus are conditions that affect your big toe. Both conditions affect mobility in the digit, which can cause problems since a healthy big toe typically possesses between 60 and 90 degrees of dorsiflexion. Today, we […]
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