The Achilles tendon, which runs from the calf down to the heel, connects the two major muscles in the leg. It plays a crucial role in our anatomy and enables many aspects of our daily lives, including standing, walking, running,...
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Calluses: Causes and Treatment
If you have thick, hard, buildups of skin on your feet or toes, you might have calluses. Calluses are extremely common and, though occasionally uncomfortable, are very manageable. Many people don’t experience any discomfort and in those cases the primary...
What is Morton’s Neuroma?
Morton’s Neuroma is a foot condition characterized by pain in the ball of your foot. It is caused by the thickening of the tissue surrounding nerves that lead to the toes. Morton’s neuroma most commonly occurs between the third and...
Diabetic Wounds
Diabetics are more susceptible to certain conditions, and with that, they are more likely to develop different types of wounds on their feet and ankles. These diabetic wounds can occur for different reasons such as poor circulation and nerve damage....
What is Gout?
If you’re experiencing intense pain, inflammation, or tenderness near a joint in your foot, it is possible you have a condition called gout. Gout is a form of arthritis that leads to sudden flares of discomfort that tend to come...