Most Common Foot Conditions Explained

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Our feet endure a lot of wear and tear throughout our lifetime, and it’s not uncommon for them to experience a variety of conditions. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the most common foot conditions and how to treat them. What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that affects the…

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How to Treat Sore Feet After Hiking

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Outdoor enthusiasts say any hike is a good hike, even though any hike usually ends in sore feet. This is usually accepted as one of the sacrifices required in order to access great natural scenery and get exercise. But how and why your feet hurt are important, and how you treat them can also play…

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Types of Neuropathy in Feet

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Tingling, aching or unusual feelings in your feet? How about no feelings at all? You may have neuropathy, a condition caused by damage to areas of the nervous system that control signals to different parts of the body. The peripheral nervous system relays sensory information between body parts, like the feet, and the central nervous…

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Plantar Plate Tear vs Neuroma

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One of the most common foot problems people experience is pain in the ball of the foot. This annoying and sometimes debilitating condition can negatively impact a person’s quality of life. In most cases, this forefoot pain is the result of either Morton’s Neuroma or Plantar Plate Trauma like a Plantar Plate Tear. Read on…

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Discover the Link between Dehydration and Foot Pain

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It’s well known that proper hydration leads to optimal health and that dehydration can cause many issues in the body. However, you might not know or consider the way that hydration or a lack thereof can affect your feet. Read on to learn more about how hydration and foot pain correlate: Does Dehydration Affect The…

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Can Sciatica Cause Foot Pain and Swelling?

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If you have sciatica, then you know that it can cause pain in your lower back that radiates down one leg. You may be wondering, though, can sciatica cause foot pain and swelling? What is the Sciatic Nerve and What is Sciatic Nerve Pain? Nerves carry messages from your brain to the rest of your…

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Can Flip-Flops Cause Foot Pain?

Are flip-flops bad for your feet? You may have heard such a rumor but then “brushed it under the rug,” so to speak, because … who doesn’t love a good pair of flip-flops? They’re great for camping, a day at the beach, or just running out the door to check the mail. Still, there’s something…

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7 Things to do When Your Feet Ache

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Our feet take us from place-to-place, hold us up as we go throughout our day and endure the regular abuse/overuse we bestow upon them. This is especially true when we spend hours on our feet due to work. Sometimes, as a result, our feet begin to ache. Thankfully, there are some ways you can remedy…

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Why Does My Heel Hurt?

There are many types of heel pain, some of which are gradually felt, and some that are acute, typically caused by an injury. If pain under the heel is experienced, it may be a common condition referred to as plantar fasciitis. The pain is generally worse in the morning and may travel further down the foot.…

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