Metatarsalgia is a type of pain and inflammation in the ball, or metatarsal, of the foot. Also called the “stone bruise,” it often is seen in the metatarsal heads which is where the bones of the middle three toes connect to the ball. There are small nerves between the metatarsal...
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Foot fungus can be a very uncomfortable thing to deal with. Although it may not cause direct pain, it will likely make you feel uncomfortable and self conscious. Fortunately with the right treatment, foot fungus can be eradicated. Cherrywood Foot Care in Nassau County can diagnose and treat your foot...
A flat foot is a condition describing a foot arch that has been lowered. Typically after overuse, the tendons holding your foot upright become loose causing your foot’s arch to lower. While there is no immediate concerns with having flat feet, it affects posture and may cause feet to ache...
People can take a lot of things for granted and the safety during a routine pedicure is one of them. Compared to some of other alternative procedures people undertake for beauty and health, pedicures appear to be relatively harmless. After all pedicures are simply a foot spa; however consider the...
Joints not only allow for flexibility, they also determine the position of bones and keep them aligned. A bunion is a misaligned bone caused by a weakened joint near the base of the big toe thus causing the bone to jut out. Some issues with joints are hereditary making some...
Plantar warts can cause discomfort while walking and are generally a pain to get rid of. By walking barefoot, you are far more likely to contract plantar warts since they are caused by an infection on the outer layer of your skin. This type of wart can only be contracted...
Just about everything has a tailored term these days. The problem with it, is when you are expected to simply know about it when there are simpler ways to explain the subject in question. Orthotics is just such a subject and to clarify what it is: the art of designing...
Possibly one of the simplest medical procedures, cryotherapy works to remove plantar warts through the use of concentrated cold temperature treatment. This begs the question: what practical use could this procedure have? The uses of cryotherapy range from destroying dead tissue and cancer cells to removing warts and decreasing pain....
Diabetes can often cause numbness in feet because the disease actually damages the blood vessels and nerves in the foot region. These conditions are referred to as diabetic neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease and while the effects sound mild. this condition if left unchecked can cause ulcers or even gangrene...