What is plantar fasciitis? You probably never really thought about the band of tissue that runs under your foot connecting your toes to your heel, until the pain started. The plantar fascia is the name of this thin ligament and the most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is caused by
With 26 bones, 20 muscles and various tendons and ligaments, it’s fair to say that there is a lot of ways in which foot problems can develop. In fact, there are so many that it would be nearly impossible for us to fit all of them into one article. We have spoken about a lot
Planters fasciitis is a common ailment here in the UK and today we are going to have a look at the condition. Firstly, we are going to find out what the condition actually is. From there, we are going to take a look at the symptoms you might have, the causes and finally the treatments
As the title of this post suggests, there is an abundance of causes for pain in the big toe joint. Finding the cause of your pain isn’t easy, which is why seeing a podiatrist about the issue is vital. A podiatrist is able to examine your foot, ask you questions about your other symptoms and
It is very common for people with diabetes to suffer from foot pain. You may know someone who has lost a foot, toe or even leg to diabetes and you may be worried that the same might happen to you. However, there are ways that you can minimise the chances of this happening. You will
The big toe is a tough old brute and it needs to be. It needs to be because it is a workhorse, it is the part of our foot that leaves the ground last when we walk, run and jump. It has to be very strong to take this kind of weight day in and
Cuboid syndrome is a fairly common cause of pain on the side of your foot, or lateral foot pain. The condition is fairly easy to treat. However, it can be misdiagnosed fairly easily as well and so the symptoms can last a long time. Cuboid syndrome can affect just about anyone, however, it is quite
All told, there are 30 bones in your foot. Each bone plays a part in allowing your foot to take your weight, keep you stable and still be flexible enough to provide the movement you need to walk, jump and run. With so many bones in your foot, it isn’t easy to know what is
What is a bunion? The big toe normally has a slight angle of <15 degrees. Bunions are a deformity of the big toe joint >15 degrees. Many people have no pain from their bunion. However, some people have debilitating pain. Up to 70% of people with bunions have a family member affected. People who are
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