Plantar fasciitis can be incredibly debilitating. Having the underside of your foot tense up and cause you pain every time you take a step makes it really hard to get around, let alone actually enjoy your day. Long-term, you will likely need physical therapy, a change in shoes, and plenty of rest to recover from this inflammatory condition. But what can you do in the short-term to at least minimize the pain and make walking possible again?…
Swelling along the bottom of the big toe can result in redness, bone deformity, stiffness, and pain. Bunions are a progressive toe disorder that can be treated by wearing orthotic shoes and using support materials. A podiatrist can assess the severity of a bunion and recommend padding, taping, and shoe types that will slow the progression of the disorder.
Your Shoe Size And Preferred Style
An individual’s foot can lengthen and widen as age progresses.…
Pain in the heel can make walking difficult, let alone doing anything else. Heel pain can make exercise difficult, or even just standing up and putting weight on your foot painful to deal with. If you have heel pain, there are a number of things that may be causing this issue. You may be able to make a few changes on your own to help heal this pain, or you may need proper treatment from a podiatrist.…
