The debate over the best running form has gone on for many years. The best way to run is a style that employs good posture, conserves energy, and avoids injuries. Maintain a relaxed, upright position without leaning forward or back, which can strain your neck and core muscles. Keep your shoulders and arms loose—don’t tense […]
Many problems can result in a swollen toe. Traumatic injuries, overuse problems, infections, and other underlying medical conditions can cause inflammation and edema, or fluid build-up in the tissues. The specific cause of your toe pain and swelling depends on your unique feet. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time can cause minor temporary […]
A pinched nerve can cause muscle cramps and other painful symptoms in your legs, especially over time. Usually the trapped nerve is in your lower back, but can be in your leg as well. Then when you’re active, the compressed tissue causes an aching, burning pain in your legs that increases the more you use […]
Anything that traps, compresses, or otherwise squeezes nervous tissue can be what causes pinched nerves in your body. Usually a traumatic injury, inflammation, pre-existing conditions like arthritis, repetitive stress, or weight gain cause some tissue to press against your sensitive nerves. The culprit could be hard bone or cartilage trapping the tissue, or soft connectors […]
It is normal to have some degree of swelling and discomfort after you have ankle surgery. The key to relieving this and healing your joint is to carefully follow all your post operation instructions. The sharp, acute pain should subside within a few days, but swelling and soreness may last for several weeks, depending on […]
Whether the procedure is minor or major, foot surgery requires ample time for proper healing. Even when you can put weight on the foot and resume your activity, you should still be cautious to protect vulnerable bones and/or tissues during a workout. When working out after surgery, avoid high impact activities and focus on stretching […]
We don’t often think about our 10 little toes but they can sure grab our attention when they are in pain. Swelling is a result of edema, which is essentially a build-up of fluid. There are many reasons why you may experience a swollen toe or toe pain, which often accompanies swelling. First, the duration […]
If you have been dealing with big toe pain and feel discomfort on the bottom of your big toe in particular, there is a chance it could be a condition called sesamoiditis. Embedded in the soft tissues under the main joint of your big toe are two little, pea-sized bones called the sesamoids. They give […]
When you experience ball of foot pain, it is likely caused by one of two main conditions—either metatarsalgia or sesamoiditis. Metatarsalgia is a condition characterized by tenderness and pain along the ball of your foot. When dancers experience this ailment, it often results from laxity and instability in the joints of the smaller toes. Sesamoiditis […]
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