Common Causes for Neuropathy

Common Causes for Neuropathy

Did you know more than 30 million people in the United States manage symptoms of peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage? Common symptoms include: burning, tingling, and numbness; loss of muscle strength; loss of balance; and persistent pain. If you have ever experienced these symptoms without receiving a diagnosis, it may be time to contact your…

Freiberg’s Disease: A Rare Pain

Freiberg’s Disease: A Rare Pain

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,…

5 Causes of Metatarsalgia

5 Causes of Metatarsalgia

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…

How to Treat Bursitis in Your Feet

How to Treat Bursitis in Your Feet

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…

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