Category: Foot Health
Foot Health
Having your toenail fall off is scary, hearing your doctor refer to your condition as onychoptosis or onycholysis may cause you to believe the situation is quite dire. The …
Foot Health
Coconut oil is a remarkably healthy and versatile substance. It has many uses in health and personal care applications. Just as it is beneficial for your whole body, it …
Foot Health
Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia is torn or otherwise damaged. The plantar fascia is a long fibrous band that stretches along the bottom of your feet and …
Foot Health
If you are experiencing ball-of-foot pain (metatarsalgia) you may be wondering what you have done to your foot to make it hurt so. The fact is, this condition is …
Foot Health
A ganglion cyst is a benign growth. It is a fluid-filled, soft tissue mass that attaches itself to a joint capsule or tendon sheath. These types of cysts most …
Foot Health
What is a podiatrist? What is a chiropodist? There was a time when podiatrists and chiropodists were somewhat different. In terms of word use, the term podiatrist was more …
Foot Health
When the feet are exposed to severe pressure and friction, they tend to develop corns and calluses. Difference between Callus and Corn A corn is a round, hard and …
Foot Health
When you have a pins-and-needles or burning sensation in your feet, it may be caused by a number of things. This sensation (paresthesia) manifests in a number of ways. …
Foot Health
Are you concerned by any of the following questions: Do I over or under pronate? What causes overpronation of the foot? How do you fix overpronation? What does it …
Foot Health
If your feet hurt or you have problems in general with your feet, you may be suffering from poor circulation. This is a potentially serious condition that can lead …