They’re common, painful and seem to come out of nowhere: the foot and leg cramps commonly known as “charley horses” (the term was coined in the early days of baseball... read more
We use and abuse our feet over our lifetime, so it’s not surprising that many people develop foot problems as they age. Some foot problems are more common than others–... read more
Runners are prone to a variety of foot problems including Achilles injuries, bunions, and stress fractures. However, most often, runners complain of arch and heel pain. What causes this type... read more
If you’ve noticed that your feet have gotten progressively flatter as you’ve aged, and that feeling is accompanied by bouts of pain in your heel, arch, or even swelling on... read more
Your toes and feet bear your body weight. Added to that, they get squeezed into tight-fitting shoes and they’re subject to pressure from playing sports or other activities, sometimes causing... read more
Do your toes sometimes get a tingling feeling? Maybe you’re bothered by a pins and needles sensation or you have an inability to feel touch, heat or cold. Any one... read more
You’ve heard of palm readers, but did you know that some people say that you can learn things about your personality from the shape of your foot? If your second... read more
If you are suffering from plantar fasciitis, the searing pain will cause you to try just about anything to make it go away. After conservative treatments, like stretching, splinting, change... read more
A couple of years ago the Harvard Business Review famously declared that “sitting is the new smoking” (the average American now spends more time sitting than sleeping!) Many offices are... read more
Your feet will go on changing all of your life and, in fact, you can expect to gain a half shoe size every ten years after you turn 40. Sometimes,... read more