Heel and arch pain is not normal and you should not live with it. At Friendly Foot Care, my associate and I see heel pain more than any other problem—from young children to the very elderly. The heel ...

Gout, a form of arthritis caused by uric acid buildup, often manifests as sudden, intense foot pain, particularly in the big ...

When Anne Larchy completed a 26-mile charity walk in the summer of 2019, she expected a few days of sore feet. But weeks later, the 53-year-old health coach from north London was still in agony. ‘I’d ...

One of the most common running injuries is pain in the arch of the foot, and it’s easy to see why. The main point of contact between you and the ground during your foot strike, the arch of the foot ...

Mercy Family Health in DuBois, PA, now offers StemWave acoustic wave therapy for plantar fasciitis and foot neuropathy. The ...

You’re probably familiar with common running injuries such as shin splints, muscle strains, and stress fractures. But if you find that your foot is swollen and painful, especially the area under your ...

Capsulitis is a painful condition in the ball of the foot that can progress over time. But if treated early with some simple interventions, you may be able to avoid chronic pain or surgery. Share on ...

If you’ve dealt with plantar fasciitis, you know it’s no fun. This condition is fueled by irritation or inflammation of the ...

A tendon is a type of body tissue that connects muscle to bone. If a tendon becomes inflamed — painful and swollen — the condition is called tendonitis. In your hands, there are so-called extensor ...

A bone spur is a growth of extra bone where two or more bones meet that forms as the body tries to repair itself. Bone spurs on top of your foot can feel like a hard lump or bump underneath the skin.

If you have a job (such as a teacher, doorman, or caregiver) or other responsibility that requires you to stand all day — or for long stretches of time — you know it can spell trouble for your feet.