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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 symptom. Be it something simple like athletes foot, or an ingrown toenail to more complicated problems like a bone spur, hammertoe, bunion, or pinched nerve, moving all the way up to chronic foot problems like diabetes, arthritis in the foot or poor circulation. You have probably heard the saying, "when your feet hurt, you hurt all over."

The purpose of this site is to give a practical discussion on various foot, ankle and lower leg pain, how it occurs and what you can do to alleviate the problem. Many of you will be visiting this site to try and find out what is causing your foot pain, while some of you will be here to get further information on a diagnosis that you have already received from your doctor. Either way I can help.

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 commonsense while other seemingly “not so serious” foot problems can have major catastrophic consequences.

So...let's get started. If you know your problem use the navigation bar to the left to learn more, or if you are unsure of your problem, we have a couple of ways to narrow down your symptoms. You can start with the "Foot-Pain-Finder" below.








FOOT-PAIN-FINDER
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.






Still having trouble locating your foot problem? Read my section on my feet hurt which will help you narrow down your foot pain. This section breaks down foot pain into four general types, similar to the manner in which foot specialists evaluate patients in their offices.



Another great way to identify your foot pain or your symptoms is to use the Google Search Box at the top of this page. Type in the condition you are looking for, or type in your symptoms such as "painful heel when I wake up in the morning", or "tarsal tunnel symptoms". Chances are your symptoms or condition have been discussed on this site before.

FIND A PODIATRIST
After visiting this site you may have come to the conclusion that you are in need of a podiatrist in order to solve your foot or ankle problem. Click Here to locate a podiatrist in your area.

If you happen to live in the New York - New Jersey area and would like to visit our office, we have two locations:

Marc Mitnick DPM
741 Bloomfield Ave.
Verona, NJ 07044
973-239-8882
and
151 Summit Ave.
Summit, NJ 07901
908-522-0761


To make an appointment online or for directions to our office click here.






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DISCLAIMER: The purpose of this site is purely informational in nature. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any medical condition. This information is not a substitute for advice from a medical professional. Please consult your healthcare provider for accurate diagnosis and treatment. The information presented here may be subject to errors and omissions.

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Table of Contents


Find your foot pain
Identify your foot pain by location on your foot

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.

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.

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

heel pain in children
A discussion on heel pain seen primarily in children and teenagers

arthritis as it relates to foot pain symptoms
Some alternative therapies for arthritis sufferers

athletes foot
a discussion of athletes foot by a foot specialist

Foot blisters and their care
Identification of blisters and their care as discussed by a podiatrist

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

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.

bottom of foot pain
The most common causes of bottom of foot pain including ball of foot pain are identified.

brachymetatarsia
brachymetatarsia, what it is and how do you treat it

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.

Bursitis as a foot pain symptom
A podiatrist discusses bursitis as it occurs in the foot

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.

Cavus or high arched foot
Cavus foot or high arched foot can cause various types of foot pain.

Cellulitis as a source of foot pain
A discussion of cellulitis and its occurrence in the foot and lower leg.

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

peripheral circulation in the foot
a discussion of peripheral circulation in the foot

Sources of cold feet
A discussion of cold feet and what can be done to improve them.

anterior compartment syndrome
A discussion on anterior compartment syndrome, potential medical emergency

CRPS-Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
CRPS a neurological dysfunction causing severe pain and debilitation

cuboid syndrome
A discussion of a subluxed cuboid bone as the source of foot pain.

decubitus ulcers of the foot
A discussion of decubitus ulcers occurring on the foot

diabetic foot care
the diabetic foot and diabetic foot care advice from a podiatrist

Eczema and the foot
eczema or dermatitis is a rash that occurs on the skin. It is very common on the foot

edema
a discussion of the causes and treatment of edema in the feet

eswt - Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
A discussion of shock wave therapy for heel pain, eswt

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

Normal foot and ankle anatomy
Diagram of normal foot and ankle anatomy

Foot odor and excessive perspiration
Foot odor and perspiration are discussed by a foot specialist

foot fracture
a discussion of various types of fractures that occur in the foot and how they are treated

Freiberg's Disease
A discussion of Freiberg's disease and avascular necrosis of the second metatarsal bone

Ganglion cyst as a source of foot pain
Ganglion cyst are growths that are quite common on the top of the foot.

Gangrene
Discussion of gangrene, or tissue death, in the foot

gout as it relates to foot pain symptoms
The causes and cures for gout as they occur in the foot

hallux limitus as a cause of foot pain
Hallux limitus as a source of foot pain discussed by a podiatrist

hammertoes explained by a podiatrist
Learn how to relieve the pain from hammertoes

heel fissures as a source of foot pain symptoms
a podiatrist discusses heel fissure and how to treat them

Heel neuroma as a source of heel pain
A discussion of one aspect of heel pain involving the nerve which runs into the heel

heel pain, bone spur, plantar fasciitis and achilles tendon
a discussion on heel pain including heel spurs and plantarfasciitis. How to treat heel pain because not all foot pain is the same.

high ankle sprain
A discussion on how to treat high ankle sprains and what you can expect

illiotibial band syndrome
A discussion on illiotibial band syndrome; why it occurs and how you treat it.

paronychia or infected ingrown nail
a paronychia is an infected ingrown nail, learn how to treat it

Intoeing explained by a foot specialist
A discussion of the causes and treatments of intoeing by a foot specialist

intractable_plantar_keratoma
A discussion of the origin and various treatments of an intractable plantar keratoma.

A podiatrist discusses juvenile bunions in children
A review on treatment options available for the treatment of juvenile bunions

melanoma and the lower extremity
melanoma can occur on the feet and there are certain characteristics that distinguish them from common moles.

metatarsalgia as a foot pain symptom
What is metatarsalgia and what can be done about it as told by a podiatrist

Foot pain caused by a midtarsal fault
A discussion of midtarsal fault as a source of foot pain

Mortons neuroma
Mortons neuroma as a cause of foot pain and what you can do about it as explained by a podiatrist

nail fungus
toe nail fungus as a cause of foot pain and how to cure it as explained by a podiatrist

A discussion on peripheral neuropathy
Diabetes and radiculopathy are the two most common (but not the only causes) of neuropathy in the feet

Night cramps as a source of foot and leg pain
a discussion on night cramps in children and adults and how to relieve them

obesity and the feet
Obesity is one of the greatest causes of foot and ankle pain.

orthotics
orthotics are used to adjust the position of the foot to relieve foot pain

os peroneum an accessory bone on the outside of the foot
os peroneum is an accessory bone located on the outside of the foot

Osteomyelitis of the Foot
Osteomyelitis is an infection of bone which technically can occur anywhere, but has a high predilection for the foot.

Osteoporosis as a cause of foot pain
Osteoporosis is a condition that is often overlooked as a cause of foot pain

Os Trigonum Syndrome
Os Trigonum Syndrome as a source of posterior ankle pain

Os Tibiale Naviculare
Foot pain as a result of an accessory navicular or extra bone on the inside of the foot

overlapping toes
Learn about what can be done for overlapping toes

pain medication management
Pain medication management insights by a doctor who also happens to be a registered pharmacist

piezogenic papules as a source of foot pain
piezogenic papules are benign lumps that occur primarily on the feet.

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

Poison ivy as a foot pain symptom
Poison ivy commonly occurs on the feet and legs. A foot specialist discusses signs, symptoms and treatment.

Porokeratosis plantaris of the foot
A discussion of painful growths on the bottom of the foot

How to buy the proper shoes
A foot specialist discusses the proper way to select your shoes for comfort

Psoriasis in the foot
Psoriasis in the foot may affect the skin, nails and joints

Treatment of puncture wounds
A discussion of puncture wounds and foreign bodies in the foot

Restless Leg Syndrome
A discussion of Restless Leg Syndrome, the restless movement of legs at night.

Runners knee or chondromalacia patellae
Runners knee or chondromalacia patellae is generally a result of improper foot alignment

Buying the perfect running shoe
How to find the best running shoe for your particular foot structure

Salter-Harris classification of Ephiphyseal Fractures
A discussion of Salter-Harris fractures and their importance

Scars
A discussion on scars with specific reference to the foot

Sesamoiditis as a foot pain symptom
Learn what causes sesamoiditis and how to treat it

Shin splints and shin splint treatments
a discussion on causes and treatment of shin splints by a podiatrist

Side of foot pain
Side of foot pain reference guide explained by a foot specialist

sinus tarsi syndrome
A discussion on sinus tarsi syndrome, how it occurs and how to treat it

surgical consideration
Guidelines on how to decide when foot surgery is right for you

syndactaly or webbing of the toes
syndactaly of the toes is more a cosmetic problem than funcitional problem.

talar dome fracture
A discussion on talar dome fracture, how it identify them and how they are treated.

tarsal coalition
A discussion on tarsal coalition as a source of foot pain

tarsal tunnel syndrome
tarsal tunnel as a cause of foot pain explained by a podiatrist

tendonitis
a discussion of tendonitis that occurs in the foot

Top of foot pain
Top of foot pain reference guide explained by a foot specialist

turf toe is a sports related injury
a discussion of turf toe injury and treatment by a podiatrist

venous stasis ulcer
A discussion on the causes and treatment of venous stasis ulcers.

walking as a form of exercise
walking for exercise requires the proper shoes and preparation

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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