by Kathy Carandang | Sep 28, 2013 | Conditions
Has the joint at the base of your big toe caused you pain and stiffness? Has it progressively gotten worse that you now have lost all motion in the toe and it’s rigid? You likely have hallux rigidus. A form of degenerative arthritis, hallux rigidus causes pain and...
by Kathy Carandang | Aug 15, 2013 | Conditions
Do you have pain along the inside of your foot and ankle? Does the pain get worse with high-intensity or high-impact activities like running, tennis or basketball? Do you have trouble walking or standing for a long time? You may have posterior tibial tendonitis. The...
by Kathy Carandang | Aug 10, 2013 | Conditions
After you’ve been on your feet all day, when you kick off your shoes, does everyone clear the room? Unfortunately, stinky feet can have that affect. However, bacteria are to blame for your feet’s odor. Bacteria love to live on your moist, warm feet and hide in the...
by Kathy Carandang | Jun 13, 2013 | Conditions
From the pool to the office to an evening out on the town, flip-flops have become a summer staple. But wearing flip-flops for an extended period of time can cause you long-term orthopedic problems like plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a common, chronic...
by Kathy Carandang | Jun 10, 2013 | Conditions
Does your skin ever feel like it’s burning or numb? Or, do you experience a pins-and-needles sensation. This condition is likely due to an injured nerve. Healthy nerves only send signals when they’re stimulated. For example, the nerves in your big toe will send pain...
by Kathy Carandang | Apr 28, 2013 | Conditions
Do you have a second toe that is longer than your big toe? If so, you have Morton’s toe, a common forefoot variation that’s found in up to 20% of the population. This disorder is also known as “Greek toe,” since the ancient Greeks considered a longer second toe to be...
