For athletes and very active individuals, one of the common injuries is a tear or strain of the plantar fascia. It's the tissue that runs from your heel to your toe along the sole of your foot, and when it is damaged, it causes pain when you walk or move your foot. If you've been feeling pain on the inside edge of the sole of your foot, that's an indication that you m
- Blisters on your feet can make walking feel miserable. They also put you at risk of infection if you do not deal with them properly. To ease your pain and prevent infection, follow these steps to treat your blisters and prevent any additional ones from forming. Step 1: Pop the blister with a sterilized needle. If you don't pop the blister yourself, chances are it will
- If you wear high-heeled shoes to work or important functions, you may find that your feet hurt at the end of the day when you take them off. Many women feel that wearing high heels doesn't just make them appear taller but also exudes a professional or glamorous aura as well. There is, however, a price to pay for looking good. Here are some of the downfalls of frequent
- If you've suffered from intermittent knee pain for years and have recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, you may be dismayed at the thought of living with this pain (or the use of over-the-counter or prescription painkillers) for the rest of your life. Fortunately, there are now a number of options that can help reduce the pain and pressure on your knees from be
- The muscles and tendons in your feet can be irritated by injury or overuse to such a degree that you can't put weight on your feet. Achille's tendonitis and plantar fasciitis are two common foot conditions that can occur from playing sports or doing other physical activities. Here is what you need to know about these painful situations and how they are treated. Planta