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COMMON FOOT ISSUES
Plantar Fasciitis
The plantar fascia is the tissue that runs along the bottom
of your foot from the heel to the toes. Plantar fasciitis is simply
when this tissue is inflamed and irritated. After prolonged irritation
it is also possible to develop a bone spur on the heel.
When the fascia is strained, it usually becomes painful
where the fascia is attached to the heel-bone. The heel hurts when
walking, running, or even standing. It also hurts when the sole of your
foot is stretched, for instance if you pull your foot and toes backwards
towards you with your hands.
Some causes of plantar fasciitis include:
Sudden weight gain
Poor shoe fit
Overpronation
Wearing heels during the day and flats in the evening
Starting or increase in fitness activities
Tight muscles
John Hopkins - Patients Guide to Plantar Fasciitis
Foot.com - Definition and cause of plantar fasciitis and treatment products
Plantar Fasciitis - Treatment products from The Walking Site Store
Black Toe
Black toe nails, a common condition for runners, and high
mileage walkers, is caused by injury to the tissue under the toe nail.
Friction is the cause of most black nails. Friction from tight shoes,
sudden stops and starts that jam the toe against the front of the shoe,
or down hill walking that causes the foot to slide forward in your shoe.
As a result, the toe repeatedly hits the end of the shoe,
causing bleeding, fluid build up, and bruising under the toenail. In
some cases the nail will discolor, with little or no pain. It is best to
alleviate the problem and leave the nail alone. In most cases the nail
will eventually fall off and regrow without any significant deformity.
Friction can be caused by any of the following:
Shoes that are too short or too tight
A toe box that does not fit your foot shape
Tight socks
Downhill walking or running
Swollen feet
Overpronation causing the foot to elongate within the shoe
When to see a doctor: If enough
pressure builds beneath the nail, it can become quite painful, requiring
your physician to drill a hole into the nail to relieve the pressure.
You notice any redness that might be associated with an infection.
MORE FOOT PROBLEMS, INFORMATION, AND HELP
Blisters - See this link for information
Morton's neuroma - See this link for information
Dr. Kiper
- Sports medicine with emphasis on stretching. Includes "dynamic"
stretching of the foot, plus healing and prevention of biomechanical
injuries with custom fluid orthotics.
Sole Custom Footbeds - Custom fit your shoes with custom molded insoles.
Heel Pain R.E.S.C.U.E
Fixing Your Feet
Every Women's Guide to Foot Pain Relief
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