According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in every four U.S. seniors falls each year. With 2.8 million injuries recorded in emergency departments each year, falls are indeed a huge threat to the health of many baby boomers. One of the reasons why seniors are more prone to falls is because of the foot problems they experience as they get older. After years of walking or standing at work, wearing uncomfortable footwear and lifestyle diseases, the feet will show the wear and tear it experienced through foot problems and pain. What are the common geriatric foot problem ..read more

People always tell you to live your life to the fullest. You definitely should, but you should also be aware too that the way we live our lives affects our health in many ways — especially our feet. Our feet are more than just an extension of our legs. It helps us move and bears the weight of our body. This means, whatever that may happen to our bodies will eventually affect our feet. As they have said, we have to be good to our feet as it brings us to different places. However, there are lifestyle trends that we are leading that we didn’t know could harm our feet and cause us foot pain. What ..read more

Your feet can take you anywhere you want to go. It is important that you take good care of your feet but there will be instances on which, your feet, especially your toes will have some deformities. In fact, a survey revealed that the majority of adult Americans suffer from foot pain caused by toe deformities. These deformities might not be serious; however, it can affect your quality of life as well as compromise your comfort. One of the most common toe deformities you can develop is hammertoes.  What is a Hammertoe? Normally, our toes will point forward. If you have a hammertoe, your toes w ..read more

Do you feel thirsty all the time? Are you experiencing dry mouth, hunger, blurry vision, unintentional weight loss and slow healing of wounds? Chances are, you are suffering from diabetes. This is a type of health condition that prevents the body’s ability to process blood glucose or commonly known as blood sugar. Diabetes is a serious medical condition yet very common. In fact, approximately 10% of the US population are living with diabetes. People who are older, overweight, inactive, smoker and have a history of diabetes are most likely to develop it. There are 2 types of diabetes: Type 1 d ..read more

Do you often feel pain on the balls of your feet or feel like you are standing on a pebble all the time? Do you experience numbness on your toes as it radiates out? If your answer to all these questions is ‘Yes’, then you are probably suffering from Morton’s neuroma. Morton’s neuroma is a benign (non-cancerous) growth of nerve tissue that generally develops on a person’s foot. While there are individuals living with Morton’s neuroma that experience so much pain, there are also some people that do not feel any symptoms at all and can even walk without difficulty despite the condition.  Causes ..read more

Injuries are common to runners. They expect it and though it can be uncomfortable, they tend to get used to it. Despite the chances of getting injuries, runners and even ordinary people still run because it is a great form of exercise. When done properly, running can enhance your physical fitness and coordination. When it comes to running, you may or may not experience injuries. Running injuries, though common, can be prevented. By knowing how to prevent running injuries from occurring, you don’t have to hold yourself back from running. Preventing running injuries is possible by doing these t ..read more

Do you feel like your big toe on your foot looks off with a bump on the inner side? Then you probably have a bunion. Your big toe drifts towards the second toe that sometimes, they overlap with each other. As the bone of your big toe becomes bumpier, it can make your forefoot look wider.  A bunion is a common foot disorder which affects one in every three adults in the US and about 30% of the population in many Western nations. You might think that your bones and joints will position properly as you grow older but it doesn’t. In fact, it can only worsen with age. At first, a bunion may not ..read more

A sprained ankle may be a common condition for athletes but it doesn’t mean you can’t experience it. At one point in your life, you will suffer from a sprained ankle and you will not find it comfortable at all. When it happens, it can affect your daily life and activities. When you feel some pain on your ankle, do not ignore it. There’s always a chance that you may have a broken ankle.   The Dangers of Ankle Sprain If you are lucky, it might just be a sprained ankle – and will go away after a few days of rest but you will never know how severe it is if you don’t visit your doctor. What i ..read more

The heel is the largest bone in your foot. The more time spent on your feet may cause heel pain. The pain can range from mild to severe. When this happens, you may need to see your podiatrist especially is some home remedies can’t alleviate the pain at all. There are several causes why an individual may experience heel pain. This includes: Plantar fasciitis Sprains and strains Fracture or broken bone Achilles tendonitis Bursitis When you experience heel pain, you don’t need to see your doctor right away. Like any other pain, heel pain can be manageable with a few home remedies. Here ..read more

Summer is always the best part of the year with people coming outside to bask in the heat of the sun. However, along with summer’s heat and humidity, there is an increase of tinea pedis or commonly known as athlete’s foot. This type of fungal infection is more common during summer because it thrives in warm, wet and dark environments such as your locker room floors and swimming pools. Usually, you can get an athlete’s foot when you walk barefoot in moist and public places. However, it doesn’t mean that you can’t lower your risk of getting it. Here are some steps to decrease your risk of ..read more