Entries from 2014-01-01 to 1 year
Pain across the bottom of the foot at any point between the heel and the ball of the foot is often referred to as "arch pain” Although this description is non-specific, most arch pain is due to strain or inflammation Foot Hard Skin of the …
Hammer toe is thought to develop (this is only 1 way it can form and not the sole reason. Footwear is actually the leading cause of this type of toe deformity so much so that people sometimes require hammer toe surgery to undo some of the …
Overview The Achilles tendon is the thickest and strongest tendon in your body, connecting your calf muscles to the back of your heel. Virtually all of the force generated when you ?toe off? the ground during running is transmitted by the …
In order to tone your tush, sculpt your derriere, or "blast" your butt, you must target your gluteal muscles with a variety of different exercises. In the midst of a flu epidemic, the first sign of symptoms can mean either the Swine Flu (H…
Rest & Ice – Sometimes spur related heel pain may be reduced with a combination of rest and cold compresses. As such, our Sugar Land podiatrists may recommend the use of store bought compresses or homemade ones on a daily or weekly basis. …
The main cause of bunions is excessive pressure being placed on the front of the foot, and is usually the result of wearing high-heeled shoes with pointed toes. A study by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society found that 88 perce…
The largest organ of the human body is the skin and it is highly vulnerable to infections and diseases. Hair, nails and the skin layer itself are perpetually exposed to external elements and foreign agents. An individual's skin is also dep…
When people with back pain ask for off-guideline treatments, it takes time to understand their expectations and to explain how conservative treatment is better suited to their situation. Doctors may not feel they have that kind of time, no…