Tackling Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

The tarsal tunnel is actually a channel incorporated into the design of your foot located between your ankle bone and the ligaments that span the length and width of your foot. This so-called tunnel carries the nerves, tendons, and blood vessels that feed your feet. The most important nerve inside the tarsal tunnel is the […]

Taking Care of Corns and Calluses

Corns and calluses are created by thickened layers of skin that most commonly form on your hands, fingers, toes, and heels. When they appear on your feet, it is usually the result of excess friction and pressure created by poorly-fitted shoes or sandals. Calluses, which tend to be much larger than corns, are commonly located […]

Treating Ganglion Cysts

Ganglion cysts are non-cancerous growths that appear as small bumps on the top of your foot. They are soft, immovable, fluid-filled sacs and they may grow just beneath the surface of the skin which makes them hard to detect and diagnose. They tend to grow on a ligament, tendon, or muscle, and are frequently found […]

Why Do My Feet Smell So Bad?

Foot odor is a universal problem faced by nearly everyone and the condition is fueled by the large amount of sweating that happens with your feet. Your feet have more sweat glands than any other part of your body, with each foot containing nearly a quarter of a million of them! This constant production of […]

3 Tips for Choosing the Right Shoes

Choosing and wearing the right shoes is one of the best ways you can keep your feet happy and healthy, and the benefits extend right up your spine to your knees, hips, and back. The correct footwear will provide the necessary comfort and support for work, sporting, and leisure activities. 3 fabulous tips for selecting […]

Peroneal Tendonitis Mimics Plantar Fasciitis

A type of tendonitis that is sometimes overlooked as the cause of foot and ankle pain is peroneal tendonitis that affects the two tendons that run along the outside of the foot. This condition is sometimes diagnosed as plantar fasciitis by physicians, which is why you should always see your foot care specialist first. These […]

How To Treat Foot Cramps

A leg or foot cramp or spasm can wake you up in the middle of the night with unrelenting foot or calf pain. However, these painful muscle contractions are more likely to occur after excessive exercise or sports involvement, or after being on your feet all day for a grueling job. Dehydration is often a […]

The Excellent Benefits of Orthotic Inserts

One of the most often overlooked aspects of foot health is prevention of foot and ankle problems from happening before they can worsen. The importance of regular foot inspections, proper shoe fitting, and the incorporation of strength and flexibility exercises into your daily routine cannot be overemphasized. A further method of ensuring the health of […]

Early Treatments for Hammertoes

The earlier you seek treatment for problematic foot conditions, the better the outcome. This advice is especially true for the condition called hammertoe which causes the toes to bend into hammer-like shapes. The frequent appearance of corns on the tops of the bent sections where the toes rub against footwear is a further complication. Hammertoes […]