Overview Achilles tendinitis is very common among running athletes. The calf muscles attach to the calcaneus via the Achilles tendon. During running, the calf muscles help with the lift-off phase of gait. Repetitive forces from running com…

Although itching and blistery feet may be a sign of Athlete's foot, those who have constant numbness or tingling in their feet may be suffering from a condition known as peripheral neuropathy. You can barely remember the last time you were…

You may have plantar fasciitis, a painful condition that is very common in runners or people who stand on their feet for long periods. Foot pain can inhibit a person from doing even the simplest activities, such as playing on the beach, wa…

Last night I was sat grating the hard skin off my feet (as you do!) and my bf was mocking me, and totally grossed out by it. Make sure you pamper your feet properly and provide a good care in order to get smooth and healthy feet. Dry, crac…

Diabetics often suffer foot and leg pain as a result of complications that are associated with the diabetes. The human foot is capable to adjust to irregular ground, in an extensive range of conditions. A detailed foot pain diagnosis is re…

Corns and calluses are common conditions of the feet that can be found in people of all ages, health, and activity levels. Calluses remover is our latest creation. Aside form loss of vision and problems with kidney, another important thing…

Do NOT smoke Do NOT go barefoot Do NOT ingest excess caffeine or alcohol Do NOT use a heating pad on your feet Do NOT use over the counter corn or callus removers. Do NOT use metal files or blades on your feet. Do NOT cut or trim thick yel…

The doctor said I would not be able to fly for a month after surgery. But after the two-week checkup, he cleared me. Three days later, I was on a plane to Mexico. When we landed, my foot was so swollen it looked like a clown’s contorted ba…

After taking a while off work to start a family, I returned to work doing the exact same thing I had done for years. For a while things were going truly well, I forgot all about the pain in my foot. Up until one day my feet began to hurt o…

Surgery Patients with severe cases of hammertoe may need surgery. If the toe is still flexible, only a simple procedure that releases the tendon may be involved. Such procedures sometimes require only a single stitch and a Band-Aid. If the…

Shortly before dawn, when all the bodies had been located, a chain saw cut away sections of Milestone's floor. Bierbom's big machine removed the sections. Then Jody Bernard, the somber, petite LaSalle County coroner, or one of her three de…

Plantar fasciitis is a very painful condition that affects a majority of the population. Conservative management of this condition works well if done in combination with orthotics, fascia stripping and ice. Remember that you should treat t…

People who answer yes to the above questions may be good candidates for bunion surgery. Talk to your podiatrist for more information. Remember, bunion surgery is a surgery undertaken to reduce foot pain. If you are hoping to have the surge…

Studies examining the effects of bromelain treatment on gout specifically, are lacking. However, research published in the July 2001 issue of "Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology" notes that proteolytic enzymes, including bromelain, may d…

Does Bible authority matter or is man free to do as he sees fit in the Christian religion? Most have come to the conclusion today that it does not matter. The result is that there are more unheard of things going on in Christian worship to…

People actually think that it’s ok for their feet to hurt, and don’t think too much about the shoes their wearing and how they might be causing foot problems. So I think it’s great that the NPR story addressed the problems with wearing Fli…

Shoes with laces or adjustable bands are perfect for flat footed people. The adjustable nature allows them to tighten or loosen the shoes according to activity or swelling. Individuals with the condition should get shoes with good heel sup…