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Toe pain can originate from corns, calluses, hammertoes, and bunions, as well as ingrown toenails, sprains, fractures, and dislocations. Corns develop as the toe rubs against the inside of a shoe which causes the skin to thicken as a form of protection. A corn is typically cone-shaped and has a small, hardened spot that points… Read more »
Running is a popular way to exercise, but if care is not taken, it can cause several injuries to the feet and ankles. Most common among them are plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, stress fractures, and Achilles tendon tears. Experts recommend these procedures to help prevent injuries from running. First, warm up before you start by… Read more »
Over half of all runners encounter at least one injury per year. The reason for this is because many runners do not train properly. Injuries are almost inevitable due to the physical stress that running causes. While our bodies are great at adapting to the stress, it can only handle it in small doses. Injuries… Read more »
A heel spur is a small growth that forms from extra calcium deposits on the heel bone of the foot. The deposits often stretch from the heel bone to the arch area. They can be quite painful and interfere with normal functioning. Causes of heel spur development include wearing ill-fitting shoes, such as high heels,… Read more »
Heel spurs are the result of calcium deposits that cause bony protrusions on the underside of the heel. Heel spurs are usually painless, but they have the potential to cause heel pain. Heel spurs tend to be associated with plantar fasciitis, which is a condition that causes inflammation of the band of connective tissue that… Read more »
