A bunion is commonly referred to as a “bump” on the joint at the base of the big toe – the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint – that forms when the bone or tissue at the big toe joint moves out of place. Because this joint carries a lot of the body’s weight while walking, bunions can […]

A hammertoe causes the toe to bend at the joint. Over time, the joint may become deformed. This may then lead to the formation of corns or calluses on top of the toe joint due to rubbing on shoes. Moving the affected toe may be difficult or painful. Wearing ill-fitting, high-heeled, or pointy toed shoes […]

Heel pain in children is not as uncommon as you think. But kids, like adults, should never “play through the pain” in their feet. If a child complains of heel pain, tenderness in the back of the foot or ankle or is limping, walking on their toes, they may have Achilles tendinitis or Sever’s Disease. […]

The greatest fear in bunion surgery comes from hearing stories about the pain and agony of someone who knows of someone, who heard of someone, etc. who had bunion surgery and it was the worse pain ever. In the past foot surgery can be painful, but not with the Lam modified bunion surgery.   How […]

Along with the new year comes new year’s resolutions. Among the popular ones are losing weight, exercising, starting a new hobby, quitting smoking or drinking, getting stuff organized, and taking better care of the body among a few. Our feet deserve no less. This year, it is best to pay attention to the feet to […]

The holidays mean shopping, running errands, working, visiting family, and all of the holiday traditions. Unfortunately, all these activities can add up to painful feet. Apply these foot care tips to keep your feet happy and healthy during the holidays. Wear comfortable shoes: If you have a busy day lined up, it is best to […]

There are two main types of arthritis — osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis that cause damage to the joints in different ways. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. This involves wear and tear damage to the joint’s cartilage which is the hard, slick coating on the ends of bones. Without the cartilage, the bone […]