Your feet are the main point of contact between your body and the rest of the world. For this reason they are placed under a lot of stress and strain as your move around. Without proper care and attention, painful problems can develop. This is why it is vital to ensure that your feet are not being put under any undue pressure and that they are always properly supported. Unsupported feet can cause not only discomfort but can also lead to problems with your posture which can result in back pain.…
Runners, naturally enough, need to take better care of their feet than the rest of the population. Unfortunately, they’re also more likely to develop foot-related problems, or suffer from pre-existing issues that wouldn’t have been of much concern if they’d never started hitting the streets to begin with. One of those conditions is flat feet, and it’s one that runners need to know about.
Here’s a quick overview of everything you need to know.…
Ingrown toenails can be caused by many factors, including poor circulation to the feet. This is a problem that can also lead to issues such as varicose veins and swollen ankles, but it’s also one of the easiest problems to work against. If you want to reduce your likelihood of developing ingrown toenails, take the steps listed below to ensure that circulation to your feet improves.
1. Keep Your Feet Warm…
If you are experiencing pain in your feet or ankles, you might have a nerve condition in your foot called tarsal tunnel syndrome. This condition is affected by the nerves and tendons along the tarsal tunnel, which goes from the foot to the ankle bone. Here are some things to know about this medical condition.
There Are Many Different Causes
Tarsal tunnel syndrome can be caused by injuries, genetics, and certain foot conditions.…
Your feet are made up of 33 joints, 26 bones and 250,000 sweat glands, and you should never take them for granted. Frustrating problems like heel pain and blisters can make everyday activities like walking and running a pain in the foot. Here are some of the most common foot-related conditions and what you can do to prevent them.
1. Blisters
Blisters are lesions caused by pressure and friction. Depending on their size, they can be painful, really painful.…
