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Anyone who experiences foot pain understands the feeling of wanting relief. But not all foot pain is the same—it often depends on where the discomfort occurs. Understanding the causes of pain in different parts of the foot can help you identify the issue early and seek the right treatment. Below, Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists has…
Footcare is essential for overall health, yet many of us unknowingly engage in habits that can do more harm than good. Below, Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists explores common foot care practices that may seem beneficial but can actually lead to discomfort and long-term issues. Understanding these pitfalls can help you make better choices for your…
Foot pain can disrupt your daily life, making it challenging to perform routine activities. Whether it’s a nagging ache or sharp discomfort, asking the right questions can help you identify the cause and find relief. Below, Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists outlines the three essential questions to consider when you’re experiencing foot pain. 1. What Activities…
Various factors, such as improper shoes, excessive use, and health conditions, can contribute to foot pain. Learn from Desert Podiatry about a few easy ways you can prevent foot pain.
High arches can be painful, making people prone to trips, falls, sprains, tendonitis, and more. Here are a few suggestions that may help reduce the discomfort.
We all started with flat feet. It is just a part of how we grow and develop. Over time, our arches form. The development can happen around age 6. However, there is a chance this doesn’t happen. When this occurs, you have a condition known as flat feet.
The Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists meet with patients who share their struggles with this painful form of heel pain. For many people, the pain is most noticeable in the morning after an extended period of rest. They can also experience this sharp, intense pain after sitting for a while.
Do you know if you should visit the doctor with a broken bone? The answer is “yes” — every time. A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. A fall or a direct hit can cause this injury. A bone can fracture when it undergoes more pressure than it can handle. Do…
Freiberg’s disease occurs when you have flattened spots on your feet. It will affect your mobility and can cause extreme pain in your feet and toes. It is a rare but debilitating condition. It progresses to the metatarsal heads in the ball of your feet. It happens when your blood supply to the toes isn’t happening correctly,…
Experiencing a fracture to the foot or ankle is a common reason for visiting your foot doctor. Foot fractures can vary considerably in type and severity and your foot doctor is uniquely qualified to provide the proper care. Even a seemingly minor break could have hidden aspects that are intermittent and difficult to accurately trace…
Foot injuries and ankle sprains are two common problems that can directly or indirectly cause pain and discomfort on the top of the foot. Since pain from toe injuries or even systemic diseases like peripheral artery disease can cause top-of-the-foot pain, it’s important to see your foot doctor for the proper care. 5 common causes or contributing factors to…
Each one of your feet contains over thirty joints that are susceptible to developing arthritis. Some kinds of arthritis are age-related, while others can be caused or exacerbated by a foot or ankle injury. Arthritic foot and ankle conditions can make it difficult and painful to bend your ankles and toes, which results in difficulty with…
Metatarsalgia (or metatarsal syndrome) is a condition that is very similar to the more common wrist condition called carpal tunnel syndrome. In the context of feet, this condition is characterized by inflammation around the metatarsal bones of your toes and causes considerable pain and discomfort in the ball of the foot. Fortunately, getting properly-fitted for footwear and using orthotic…
Bursitis is a painful and potentially debilitating inflammatory condition in which fluids build up in the bursal sacs. These are located where your bones, tendons, and muscles meet each other. While this condition commonly affects the shoulder area, it can also strike the feet and ankles in the area near the Achilles tendon. Bursitis can…
A bunion toe deformity is one of the most common problems treated by podiatrists. Although hereditary influence plays a major role in bunion development, shoes are often to blame. Wearing tight-fitting shoes like high heels or pointy boots will push the toes together and increase the development of bunions, hammertoes, and other toe and foot…
The ball of the foot absorbs a huge amount of pressure from walking, working, and exercising. All that stress can damage the metatarsal bones and sensitive tissues causing a condition called metatarsalgia. Other conditions like neuroma and capsulitis have similar symptoms, so be sure to contact your foot doctor for the proper diagnosis and treatment….
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