If you consider that each stride an adult takes places 900 lbs. per square inch of pressure on the bottom of the feet it is almost a certain fact that everyone at some time in their life will suffer from some type of foot pain symptoms. Be it something simple like athletes foot, or an ingrown toenail to more complicated problems like a bone spur, hammertoe, bunion, or pinched nerve; from pain on the top of the foot, bottom of foot, ball of foot, side of foot, moving all the way up to chronic foot problems like diabetes or poor circulation.
The purpose of this site is to give a practical discussion of various foot, ankle and lower leg pain, how it occurs and what you can do to alleviate the problem.
The difference in this site compared to other medical sites is that the information contained here is written in simple, easy to understand language, along with easy to understand diagrams and pictures. Some of the subject matter even contain short video demonstratons. As a practicing podiatrist with over 25+ years in clinical practice....
.... I discuss various foot problems in the same way that I discuss them on a daily basis with my patients; people just like you.
I talk about things that work, make suggestions of things you can try, including some alternative medicine therapies (in certain conditions) and steer you away from therapies and treatments that may not be as effective or in some cases even harmful.
What you will come to find as you read through the various topics is that many foot problems are avoidable using nothing more than a little common sense while other seemingly “not so serious” foot problems can have major catastrophic consequences.
So...if you know your problem use the navigation bar to the left to learn more, or if you are unsure of your problem use the "Foot-Pain-Finder" below.
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If you have come to this site not knowing your specific foot pain condition, but only knowing "where it hurts", click the image below which will help you identify your specific symptom.
Foot Pain Blog
Various type of foot pain along with ankle and lower leg pain are discussed, in easy to understand language, by a podiatrist with over 25 years of clinical experience.
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piede_dolore
Una discusión de fiebre y dolor de tobillo por un podólogo
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achilles tendonitis as a source of foot pain
achilles tendonitis is a major source of foot pain and the number one source of tendonitis in the human body.
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ankle pain and instability
A discussion of one kind of ankle pain which occurs on the outside of the ankle with no history of trauma
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heel pain in children
A discussion on heel pain seen primarily in children and teenagers
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arthritis as it relates to foot pain symptoms
Some alternative therapies for arthritis sufferers
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athletes foot
a discussion of athletes foot by a foot specialist
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Foot blisters and their care
Identification of blisters and their care as discussed by a podiatrist
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blue toe syndrome as a source of foot pain
blue toe syndrome is the result of a clot that settles in the small arteries of the feet
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Bone spur in the foot discussed by a foot specialist
A bone spur may occur anywhere in the body but are very common in the foot.
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bottom of foot pain
The most common causes of bottom of foot pain including ball of foot pain are identified.
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bunion deformity of the foot; all you need to know
a discussion on bunion; their causes,the treatment and what you need to know about this type of foot pain.
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Bursitis as a foot pain symptom
A podiatrist discusses bursitis as it occurs in the foot
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Capsulitis as a source of pain on the bottom of the foot
A discussion on capsulitis, how it occurs and how you can treat it.
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Cellulitis as a source of foot pain
A discussion of cellulitis and its occurrence in the foot and lower leg.
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A discussion of Charcot foot as a source of foot pain
Charcot foot is a common complication seen primarily in diabetics with neuropathy and poor blood sugar control. This condition can occur in any condition that causes peripheral neuropathy to the feet
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peripheral circulation in the foot
a discussion of peripheral circulation in the foot
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Sources of cold feet
A discussion of cold feet and what can be done to improve them.
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CRPS-Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
CRPS a neurological dysfunction causing severe pain and debilitation
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cuboid syndrome
A discussion of a subluxed cuboid bone as the source of foot pain.
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diabetic foot care
the diabetic foot and diabetic foot care advice from a podiatrist
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Eczema and the foot
a discussion on eczema and how to treat it.
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edema
a discussion of the causes and treatment of edema in the feet
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eswt - Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
A discussion of shock wave therapy for heel pain, eswt
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Flat feet in the child, teen and adult
A discussion of flat feet as seen in the adolescent, teenager and adult with insight on how to treat the condition
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Normal foot and ankle anatomy
Diagram of normal foot and ankle anatomy
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Foot odor and excessive perspiration
Foot odor and perspiration are discussed by a foot specialist
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foot fracture
a discussion of fractures unique to the foot
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Freiberg's Disease
A discussion of Freiberg's disease and avascular necrosis of the second metatarsal bone
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Ganglion cyst as a source of foot pain
Ganglion cyst are growths that are quite common on the top of the foot.
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gout as it relates to foot pain symptoms
The causes and cures for gout as they occur in the foot
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hallux limitus as a cause of foot pain
Hallux limitus as a source of foot pain discussed by a podiatrist
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hammertoes explained by a podiatrist
a look at the causes and cures for hammertoes
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heel fissures as a source of foot pain symptoms
a podiatrist discusses heel fissure and how to treat them
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Heel neuroma as a source of heel pain
A discussion of one aspect of heel pain involving the nerve which runs into the heel
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heel pain, bone spur, plantar fasciitis and achilles tendon
a discussion on heel pain including heel spurs and plantarfasciitis
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paronychia or infected ingrown nail
what is a paronychia and how is it treated
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Intoeing explained by a foot specialist
A discussion of the causes and treatments of intoeing by a foot specialist
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intractable_plantar_keratoma
A discussion of the origin and various treatments of an intractable plantar keratoma.
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A podiatrist discusses juvenile bunions in children
A review on treatment options available for the treatment of juvenile bunions
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melanoma and the lower extremity
melanoma can occur on the feet and there are certain characteristics that distinguish them from common moles.
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metatarsalgia as a foot pain symptom
What is metatarsalgia and what can be done about it as told by a podiatrist
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Foot pain caused by a midtarsal fault
A discussion of midtarsal fault as a source of foot pain
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Mortons neuroma
Mortons neuroma as a cause of foot pain and what you can do about it as explained by a podiatrist
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nail fungus
toe nail fungus as a cause of foot pain and how to cure it as explained by a podiatrist
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A discussion on peripheral neuropathy
Diabetes and radiculopathy are the two most common (but not the only causes) of neuropathy in the feet
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Night cramps as a source of foot and leg pain
a discussion on night cramps in children and adults and how to relieve them
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obesity and the feet
Obesity is one of the greatest causes of foot and ankle pain.
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orthotics
orthotics discussed by a podiatrist
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Osteomyelitis of the Foot
Osteomyelitis is an infection of bone which technically can occur anywhere, but has a high predilection for the foot.
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Osteoporosis as a cause of foot pain
Osteoporosis is a condition that is often overlooked as a cause of foot pain
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Os Trigonum Syndrome
Os Trigonum Syndrome as a source of posterior ankle pain
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piezogenic papules as a source of foot pain
piezogenic papules are benign lumps that occur primarily on the feet.
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plantar_fibromatosis the most common lump on the bottom of the foot
A discussion on plantar_fibromatosis a benign lump on the bottom of the foot
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Poison ivy as a foot pain symptom
Poison ivy commonly occurs on the feet and legs. A foot specialist discusses signs, symptoms and treatment.
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Porokeratosis plantaris of the foot
A discussion of painful growths on the bottom of the foot
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How to buy the proper shoes
A foot specialist discusses the proper way to select your shoes for comfort
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Psoriasis in the foot
Psoriasis in the foot may affect the skin, nails and joints
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Treatment of puncture wounds
A discussion of puncture wounds and foreign bodies in the foot
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Restless Leg Syndrome
A discussion of Restless Leg Syndrome, the restless movement of legs at night.
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Runners knee or chondromalacia patellae
Runners knee or chondromalacia patellae is generally a result of improper foot alignment
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Buying the perfect running shoe
How to find the best running shoe for your particular foot structure
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Salter-Harris classification of Ephiphyseal Fractures
A discussion of Salter-Harris fractures and their importance
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Scars
A discussion on scars with specific reference to the foot
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Sesamoiditis as a foot pain symptom
Sesamoiditis is a common forefoot pain
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Shin splints and shin splint treatments
a discussion on causes and treatment of shin splints by a podiatrist
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Side of foot pain
Side of foot pain reference guide explained by a foot specialist
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surgical consideration
How to decide when surgery is indicated
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syndactaly or webbing of the toes
syndactaly of the toes is more a cosmetic problem than funcitional problem.
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tarsal coalition
A discussion on tarsal coalition as a source of foot pain
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tarsal tunnel syndrome
tarsal tunnel as a cause of foot pain explained by a podiatrist
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tendonitis
a discussion of tendonitis that occurs in the foot
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Top of foot pain
Top of foot pain reference guide explained by a foot specialist
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turf toe is a sports related injury
a discussion of turf toe injury and treatment by a podiatrist
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venous stasis ulcer
A discussion on the causes and treatment of venous stasis ulcers.
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walking as a form of exercise
walking for exercise requires the proper shoes and preparation
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warts on the feet
plantar warts as a cause of foot pain symptoms and how to treat them as explained by a podiatrist
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