When tissue is exposed to freezing temperatures for long periods of time, frostbite can develop. Although it may seem counterintuitive, frostbite is considered a burn and causes similar damage to tissue layers. It can cause loss of feeling and can result in permanent, irreversible tissue damage. In extreme temperature situations, the [...]
That feeling of a pebble in your shoe may be a Morton's neuroma! Morton’s neuroma is one of the top causes of foot pain podiatrists treat each year. There are more than 200,000 diagnosed cases of Morton’s neuroma diagnosed each year. Neuromas by definition are benign nerve tumors, [...]
A hammertoe is a deformity of the toe that causes it to contract or bend upward in a fixed position instead of lying flat on the ground. This deformity can range in severity and is often associated with pain, particularly pressure from shoes. Each lesser [...]
What Is a Bunion? A Bunion, also referred to as Hallux Valgus deformity, is often described as a bump on the side of the big toe. The bump reflects changes in the bony framework of the front part of the foot. The big toe moves toward the second toe, rather than [...]
Why Does the Bottom of My Foot Hurt? In some cases the fat pad under high pressure areas in your foot can diminish. This can be a result of damage due to underlying defects of your bone or physiology. When this occurs it can lead to pain as well as deep calluses. [...]
Hallux Rigidus / Hallux Limitus (painful big toe joint) The great toe joint, or metatarsophalangeal joint, is the joint where the great toe meets the foot. As we walk, a force approximately two times our body weight crosses over the great toe joint. This very small joint plays an extremely important role to [...]
What Is That Pain In The Back of My Heel? The Achillies tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It is used to walk, run, climb stairs, jump and stand on tip toes. Achillies tendonitis is inflammation of the Achillies tendon. It can occur within the tendon itself or at the point [...]
Holiday Season means more time on your feet During the rush of the Holiday Season it is important to take care of your feet as you will log many additional hours on them. Most people take their feet for granted, until pain and problems such as blisters or calluses develop. But, it is important to [...]
Pains in your arches and or heels? The American Podiatric Medical Association conducted a study that revealed 77% of American (18 and up) suffer from foot pain. Approximately 2 million people in the United States will suffer from Plantar Fasciitis, one of the most common types of foot pain. The plantar fascia is a tough [...]
Babies’ feet are made up of fragile cartilage that has not yet developed into strong bones. A child’s feet are fragile, delicate, easily damaged and need to be covered and supported, even before they learn to walk. Boys feet usually reach their adult size by age 13, and a girls foot is usually fully developed [...]
