If you find yourself experiencing toe pain –you’re not alone. Toe pain is a common problem –and can be caused by any number of issues –many of which, while painful, are not serious. However, in some cases –toe pain could be a sign that something is wrong. Additionally, sometimes toe pain doesn’t go away –in these cases, you’ll want to […]

A healthy foot will have a slight upward curve on the bottom. This curve is known as the arch, and it’s responsible for helping to absorb stress, and stabilize your body when you are walking, running or even standing. Since there are many tendons, ligaments and bones that comprise your arch, maintaining a healthy arch is important for the health […]

While calluses and corns are not usually serious, this doesn’t mean that you have to ignore or put up with them. Understanding what corns and calluses are can help you better understand how they are formed, how you can help to prevent them, how you should treat them, and when you should seek medical attention. Because of their similarities, the […]

Most people don’t pay too much attention to their feet –until something feels wrong. But we put a lot of miles put on our feet, and it’s only natural that at some point, something may go wrong. While foot pain doesn’t always indicate a serious condition, it’s often your body’s way of telling you that something’s not right, and it’s […]

If you have a perfect foot, then you are rare! Not many people have what would be referred to as the “perfect foot.” In fact, studies have shown that less than 10 percent of the entire world population has ‘normal’ feet. By ‘normal,’ of course, we mean a foot that does not require any special care or support when body […]

Toenail fungus is an infection that gets in through the cracks in the nails or skin. There are different kinds of nail fungus infections that can affect different parts of your nail. Nail fungus thrives in warm, moist environments, and since your toes are often confined to your shoes, this presents an ideal environment for this type of bacteria to […]

Often before going to visit a podiatrist, clients ‘prepare’ their feet for the visit. Unfortunately, though, not all of these preparations are beneficial. If you are getting ready to head to your podiatrist here are a few things you should do, as well one thing that you should avoid doing. Do: Take Notes on Your Condition Taking notes on your […]

Regardless of your age, health, or lifestyle; it’s important to take good care of your feet. Here are a few things you should keep in mind when it comes to caring for your feet. Know Your Limits – Don’t push your feet to the limit. Make sure you take time to stretch your ankles before you exercise, and know when […]

Regardless of your exercise routine, stretching is important. With a simple 5-10 minute warmup, you can reduce the strain on your muscles, tendons, and joints, and help to prevent many serious injuries from occurring. When it comes to stretching, it’s important to warm up your feet and ankles as well. Here are a few warmup exercises that will help to […]

Diabetes can cause many health related concerns, and if you aren’t careful, can lead to some serious foot troubles as well. In fact, one of the most common reasons for people with diabetes to be admitted to the hospital is foot-related issues. Proper foot care doesn’t take a lot of time, and can help to prevent a number of serious […]