Foot Pain...
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Achilles Tendonitis
The Achilles tendon is a very large tendon connecting the calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to the heel in the foot. It is very easily damaged and slow to heal...
Arch Strain
Arch strain is a name given to the pain and inflammation experienced in the arch of the foot, which is the raised area that runs from the ball of the big toe to the...
Arthritis of the Foot
Arthritis is a common but painful condition affecting many people as they age. There are two types of arthritis; osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthritis...
Bone Spurs
A bone spur which can also be called an osteophyte, is an additional growth of bone that occurs along the edges of other bones. The actual growing of the spur does not...
Burning Feet
Many people suffer from the sensation of burning feet at some point in their lives. It is most often a non-serious complaint that can act as an irritant and prevent...
Flat Feet
Most people will find that they have a raised space between the ball of their foot at the big toe joint and the heel of the foot. This is the normal anatomy of the foot...
Hammer Toes
Named after the shape they assume, hammer toes can affect the second to fourth toes on either or both feet.
The joint bends, causing a deformity of the toe, and is...
Heel Pain Explained
Heel pain can be used to describe any type of discomfort of the heel region of the foot. Symptoms can range from very sharp, acute pain to a dull ache or burning...
High Heels: Do Gel Pads Work?
Most women will at some time in their life wear high heels. For many this occurrence will be for a special occasion, when socialising or when attending interviews or...
How Foot Pain Affects the Whole Body
Foot pain and discomfort not only affects the pleasure we are able to experience when walking, exercising or enjoying other free movement, but can also affect the...
Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia is a name given when the ball of the foot becomes painful. The bones within this region are called the metatarsals hence lending their name to this...
Morton's Neuroma
A neuroma is a thickening of the nerve tissue that often appears as a ‘lump’. They are benign occurrences and if it occurs on the underside of the foot often feeling...
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition of the foot affecting the arched area on the underside of the foot between the ball and the heel. This area is home to the...
Sesamoiditis
Bones that are not connected to other bones and are simply attached to tendons are called
sesamoids. They act as a supportive mechanism to the tendons and muscles...
What is Club Foot?
Otherwise known as Talipes, club foot is a congenital disorder diagnosed during an ante-natal ultrasound scan or at birth. It can affect anyone from any background, can...
