foot pain

Hammer, Claw and Mallet Toe (Abnormally Bent Toes)

The toes may not seem to have the same flexibility as the fingers but there are just as many tiny joints in the toes as there are in the fingers. This allows the toes to bend and straighten at will. Most people are not able to bend the toes individually as they are able to do with their fingers. However, there are >> Read More ...

Burning Toes – Causes (Injury, Diseases, Drugs, Deficiencies)

A burning sensation can often be confusing. There is no obvious source of heat to trigger the sensation and it is not overt pain. Sometimes it is taken less seriously than pain but a burning sensation may be occurring for some of the same reasons as pain would occur. There could be underlying disease or damage to the >> Read More ...

How To Relieve Foot Pain And Avoid Aches

Our feet are undoubtedly the most hard working part of our body. It has to bear the force of the entire body weight – more force than most other parts of the body have to contend with. Sometimes the strain on our feet is magnified when we choose to wear poorly-fitting shoes or stand all day. But the main problems are >> Read More ...

Leg Pain in Children

Leg pain is a common symptom in children and in most cases it is not an indication of any serious cause. However, persistent or severe pain should not be ignored as there may some underlying pathology that requires medical attention. As with most childhood complaints, leg pain should be monitored to verify if it is a means >> Read More ...

Causes of Right, Left Leg and Foot Pain

The lower limb extends from the hip joint to the toe and can be divided into the : Thigh – between the hip and knee. Leg – between the knee and ankle. Foot – beyond (distal) the ankle. Often the entire lower limb is referred to as the leg. The lower limb’s main function is to propel the body when >> Read More ...