Foot pain can be quite debilitating. Unfortunately, 8 out of 10 Americans have experienced foot pain at one time or another. The feet are prone to having many kinds of problems that cause pain. Some of the most common foot problems include bunions, blisters, heel spurs, corns, and ingrown toenails. Some painful conditions might warrant going to a foot doctor for treatment. One such condition is called plantar fasciitis.
Here are three things you should know about plantar fasciitis.…
When you think of orthotics, and orthotic specialists, you generally think of orthotics for the feet. While that is definitely true, orthotics actually cover many more products than just those for feet. As for orthotics specialists, some actually specialize in less common orthotics and the construction thereof. Check out all of the ways in which these specialists are working to make people functional again.
Clavicular and Shoulder Orthoses
Clavicles seem like something you could do without.…
When your feet hurt, it is hard to do just about everything. The idea of putting weight on them is sometimes too much to consider. A podiatrist specializes in problems with feet and can help you get your feet back in shape, so you are comfortable on them for more than a few minutes at a time.
Ingrown Nails
One thing that can make your toes sore is an infection as a result of an ingrown nail.…
