8 July 2015 | John  Flat feet (also known as fallen arches) are when the arches of the foot touch the ground when you stand up. This can be because of a lower arch than normal or no arch at all. This condition is very common, and most people with flat feet have no problem. However, the condition can cause extra strain on the tissue of the foot and surrounding areas. |
8 July 2015  Heel Pain is a common complaint for anyone who spends a lot of time on their feet, and general discomfort in the heel area is to be expected after any activity that has pushed your feet to their limit. With a little care and attention Heel Pain or any type of Foot Fatigue is easily cured and your feet can be back to their normal selves in no time, but these painful warning signs are probably alerting you to the poor fit or unsuitable style of shoes you are forcing your poor feet into. Take heed, because ignoring heel pain and/or taking no measures to fix the root of its cause can lead to the far more unpleasant Plantar Fasciitis. |
8 July 2015  Your feet have a hard job to do, carrying you about all day, hammering through sports, it’s only natural that they get tired once in a while. Luckily, Foot Fatigue is not at all the most serious foot condition to befall your feet, but it can usually be taken as a sure sign that you’re not giving them the care and attention they deserve, and be warned, continuous foot-abuse can lead to far more unpleasant conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis or Achilles Tendinitis. |
8 July 2015  Pain in the ball of the foot can range from mild to intense, presenting constantly or from time to time, but in any case it can be difficult to ignore as you go about your daily life. A suitable insole can help take care of the Ball of Foot Pain while you get on with more important things and are available in a vast variety of shapes, sizes, materials and styles. |
1 Comment8 July 2015  Heel Spurs are a bony outgrowth from the heel bone at the back of the foot caused by calcium depositing at the rear of the foot every time the muscle along the bottom of the foot (the plantar fascia) stretches. The condition can range from being almost painless in some patients to causing extreme discomfort in others and is commonly associated with Plantar Fasciitis. |
8 July 2015 | John  Simply put, diabetes is a condition which changes how your body processes sugar (known as glucose). Diabetes causes your blood sugar to go too high, which can damage organs. |
7 July 2015 | John  Raynaud’s Disease (also known as Raynaud’s phenomenon) affects blood flow to certain extremities. This usually happens to fingers and toes, and happens when blood vessels in certain parts of your body go into spasm. This cuts off blood flow temporarily and leaves your fingers and toes numb and painful. The condition is thought to be more common in women, and is found more often in colder climates. |
7 July 2015  Sesamoiditis is the inflammation of the sesamoid bones of your foot, found under the big toe joint. As intimidating as Sesamoiditis may sound, it is essentially an ache in the joint of your big toe named after the two bones that are affected. |
7 July 2015 | John  Arch strain is a general term for pain or inflammation in the arch of the foot. This makes the arch of the foot tender and difficult to walk on, which can lead to a reduction in mobility. Arch strain itself is not a condition, and is usually a sign of a deeper condition. |
7 July 2015 | John  Turf toe is a sprain of the main joint of the big toe. The joint is located where the main foot bone ends and the big toe bone begins. When the plantar plate (the piece of tissue which stops the big toe bending too far) becomes stretched, it swells, making it tender and less easy to bend. |
