Pain across the bottom of the foot at any point between the heel and the ball of the foot is often referred to as "arch pain” Although this description is non-specific, most arch pain is due to strain or inflammation Claw Toe of the planta…

Overview This nagging injury can be long-lasting if not treated - and if your running form needs some work. The name Achilles is said to be a combination of two Greek words that together mean ?grief of the people.? The injury that bears th…

A hammer toe is a deformity of the second, third or fourth toe, which causes it to be permanently bent. For more information about Hammertoe, call Foot Care of Manhattan at 212-564-2331 for an appointment with one of our New York City podi…

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed Thanks for visiting! Pain in the foot is one of the most common problems experienced by people at some time or the other in their life. Metatarsalgia pain can be acute, recurrent…

Over the years I noticed that the older the injury the larger the spur. Soon I was able to predict within a few years when the patient had their injury based on the size of the spur. I have never seen a case where the spur was the cause of…

The Communities at Branson Creek is a master planned community nestled into the beautiful Ozark Mountains in Hollister, Missouri. Where to Retire magazine named Branson Creek as one of the Top 100 Master Planned Communities. Sporting spect…

One problem with using Manuka Honey topically on the skin, is that like other types of honey, it's sticky and not particularly user-friendly when applied. One manufacturer of health care products called Honeymark International has created …

Here we would have a look at some of the severe causes of toe numbness. One common cause is diabetes. This illness, when not managed, damages the nerves in the extremities, including that of the toes. These nerves are damaged when tiny blo…

In the simplest of terms, diabetes is a disease where the body cannot effectively produce or use a hormone known as insulin. Without insulin, the blood sugar increases and carbohydrates and sugars are not used effectively by the body's cel…

You know the song about how all the bones are connected-"the thigh bone connected to the back bone / the back bone connected to the neck bone"? Well, the same is true of your muscles. If your neck is stiff and your back is achy, guess what…

You can read our recommendations about the best running shoes for flat feet in summer 2009, along with all our other running shoes reviews. -best-running-shoes-for-flat-feet-summer-2009/ An individual’s spine and back are supported by a ty…

Determine the need for hospitalization Hospitalization is the most expensive part of treating a diabetic foot infection, and deciding on its necessity requires consideration of both medical and social issues. Patients with infections that …

Our feet do a lot of work and carry our burden all day long and help us perform many actions as well. So show gratitude towards the most hardworking part of our body and pamper them with a pedicure once in a while. Taking utmost care of yo…