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 ...

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 ...

Instead of shelling out upwards of $50 on a spa treatment, try our this podiatrist-approved, at-home foot soak for ache-y feet. When it comes to foot care, chances are, you assume that a trip to the ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Running is a popular form of exercise, but it can sometimes cause heel pain. Often, heel pain from running is related to plantar fasciitis, structural concerns, or improper movement patterns. It’s ...

Epsom salt foot baths may benefit numerous conditions, though research is currently limited. Some people, such as those with diabetes, should avoid foot soaks. Epsom salt is a natural compound that ...

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 ...

Pain on the outer side of your foot can range from annoying to debilitating. When the stabbing, burning, or aching is severe, it can limit your ability to stand, walk, exercise, work, or engage in ...

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.