Are you noticing your toes bending? Hammertoe develops slowly and doesn’t often cause trouble until severe bending has occurred and treatment is more complicated. Hammertoe is a toe deformity that affects one or more of the 3 middle toes with a downward bend at the end or middle toe joint. There are conservative treatments that may help straighten them and avoid future non-conservative treatments like toe surgery.
Read MoreYour arches are composed of a transverse section and two longitudinal sections that combine to cover the bottom of your foot. The interaction of these segments of the arch with the many tendons, muscles, and other foot components leads to many opportunities for arch pain to develop. Fortunately, you can prevent many arch related problems by visiting Valley Stream Podiatry to get evaluated adequately for footwear and custom made orthotic inserts.
Read MoreA great way to relieve stress while suffering a crisis is to try out some new artistic endeavors. Letting your creative impulses flourish will help take your mind off of your anxieties.
Read MoreWhat causing my feet to feel tingling or numbness? Your nervous system provides the sensory and motor information that your muscles and other bodily systems need to operate. When your nerves' function is compromised, it can cause a tingling, burning, and numbing sensation in your extremities, with the feet frequently being affected.
Read MoreWhile fungal toenail infections don’t usually cause much pain and discomfort in the early stages, as the problem progresses, the nails will become discolored and brittle, and a foul odor is often emitted as the fungi feed on your skin, oils, and sweat. Early treatment of toenail fungus infections will help prevent the need for complete toenail removal surgery, so be sure to book an appointment with our podiatrists.
Read MoreIngrown toenails can develop slowly at first and may not cause any problems until your skin is damaged and bleeding, and the pressure from your shoes pushes the sharp nail further into your skin, causing considerable pain and discomfort. Often you can avoid ingrown toenails by taking some proactive steps to prevent toenails from cutting your tender skin in the first place.
Read MoreThe unique characteristic of sesamoid bones is they do not have a direct connection to other bones. There are also two small free-floating sesamoid bones located in the ball of the foot. They are about the size of a pea and help with toe movement, ambulation, and support.
Read MoreHaving a sensation that your feet are burning is a fairly common occurrence that can be caused by a wide variety of factors. With diseases like diabetes and peripheral artery disease, a burning sensation is often accompanied by numbness and tingling. A skin condition may be the cause, or it could be your feet are tired and achy from working all day.
Read MoreWhile having untreated flat feet doesn't cause problems for everyone, flat feet can cause considerable foot and ankle pain for many people. The often-unconscious alteration in foot placement to avoid arch pain can also cause alignment problems and pain with your knees, hips, and back as well. Untreated flat feet can also lead to more instances of hammertoe and bunion formation, so see your foot doctor for the proper care.
Read MoreOne common cause of heel pain, such as from blisters, is wearing poorly fitted footwear and the corresponding rubbing on the heel. Heel pain can also result from arch tears or radiating pain from another foot or ankle injury, so make an appointment with your foot doctor for the proper diagnosis and treatment.
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