Have you ever noticed a bump on the back of your heel that makes walking and running painful at times? If so, you may be suffering from Haglund’s deformity. Haglund’s deformity occurs when a bony enlargement occurs on the back of the heel. While it...
Plantar warts are a very common occurrence in the United States. In fact, most people will experience a wart at least once in their lives. Warts are non-cancerous growths on the skin. While they are not harmful, they can cause pain or an uncomfortable feeling...
Many people throw around terms for injuries such as sprain and strain. However, many people do not know the difference between the two. While they both involve injury of the body, they do have different medical meanings with implications for prognosis. Understanding the difference between...
We have all heard the terms before, “fallen arches” “flat feet.” It is a very common condition in the United States that typically develops during adulthood and does not lead to any type of life-threatening risk. However, fallen arches are very painful and can cause...
You may have noticed pain and bump on your big toe. After a quick search on the internet of your symptoms, you will quickly find that you are suffering from bunions. Bunions are extremely common amongst people in the United States. There are a plethora...
Foot problems can negatively impact a person’s quality of life, especially when that person takes pride in being active. While some foot pain is caused by problems that require surgery, there is a lot of foot pain that can be fixed with something as simple...
Ingrown toenails are a very common occurrence. In fact, most people will experience an ingrown toenail at least once in their lives. Many people prefer short toenails. They often feel better in shoes and look better as well. However, improperly trimming toenails can cause a...
Athlete’s foot is a bit of a misnomer. While it can, of course, occur in athletes, it is not limited to only occurring in athletes. Athlete’s foot is very common in the United States and is a fungal infection of the foot. While it is...
Toenail fungus is a very little talked about topic because it is not glamorous. However, it is a very common occurrence in the United States. Most people will develop toenail fungus at least once in their lives. Whether it is from wearing dirty shoes, or...
Morton’s neuroma is the most common cause of neuroma that develops in the foot. It involves the thickening of the skin around the nerves of the third and fourth toe. While it is a benign growth, it can cause an extreme amount of pain and...