These noncancerous growths or bumps, caused by the human papillomavirus, come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The virus enters through cuts or breaks in the skin and manifests beneath pressure points on your feet, such as the balls of the feet or the heels. Pressure from standing and walking push these warts beneath […]
If you’ve been suffering with foot pain that is related to nerve compression or damage, you understand pain. The goal of NeuroTherm® is to relieve this ongoing discomfort through a process known as radiofrequency nerve ablation. Is the process pain-free? No. A needle is used during the treatment, so there is some level of discomfort. […]
Adult acquired flatfoot is a deformity that develops when the arch along the inside of your foot flattens out after your skeleton has stopped growing, compromising your foot’s support. Your arch can “fall” for many reasons, but the primary reason an adults develops a flatfoot deformity is the weakening and rupture of the primary tendon […]
Your body undergoes significant changes when pregnant, and many women find their feet are included! With added hormones and weight gain, your feet may increase in size, swell, and ache. The body releases a hormone called relaxin that softens and lengthens ligaments. This allows the feet to spread out and “grow” in size—often a whole […]
Shin splints are a painful problem with inflammation in the tissues along your shin bone. Also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, this is one of the more common running injuries. It develops when you suddenly increase the strain on your legs, like starting a new exercise program, increasing the duration or speed of your […]
A sprain and a break affect completely different structures within your lower limbs. Sprains are soft tissue injuries. They occur when the ligaments that stabilize your ankle or other foot structures are stretched beyond their normal flexibility, damaging them. In some cases, the connective tissue may even tear. A broken bone affects your hard tissue. […]
If you have glass inside your toe, you need to have your foot examined immediately. Puncture wounds may not seem serious at first, especially if they don’t bleed too much when they occur. However, they can cause significant discomfort and complications. In addition to toe pain, they can become infected quite easily—especially if the glass […]
Our feet are often scrunched in shoes and hidden from view. If you have noticed that one of your toes is looking slightly crooked, there is likely a reason and it could be hammertoe. A muscle or tendon imbalance in your foot can create this condition that causes one or more of your toes to […]
Two common complications associated with diabetes are neuropathy and poor circulation. Nerve damage can inhibit your ability to feel heat, cold, and pain. Reduced circulation can compromise the healing process when an injury does occur. Patients are at risk for losing a toe or foot when an injury develops into a non-healing wound or ulcer. […]
Raynaud’s disease is a rare disorder that can cause your toes to become abnormally cold in response to emotional stress or low temperatures. When the disease attacks, the skin in your impacted areas may change colors. Initially, your cold toes might turn white, then blue as numbness sets in. Affected areas can later turn red, […]
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