Bunions are common among women. The deformity may be caused by arthritis, or improper fitting of footwear. Women tend to wear dress shoes that are too small for their feet just to look great with the dress. As they squeeze their feet insid…

Skin outgrowths found on the soles of the feet are called plantar warts. These skin lesions are similar to callouses, bunions , and corns. They are benign tumors which are not life threatening though. However, these kind of warts can cause…

Still lying on your back, bend your knees and keep your legs together. With your arms at your sides, slowly roll your knees to one side. Don’t force the legs to the floor; go only as far as is comfortable while keeping your upper body pres…

Metatarsalgia is a general term used to denote a painful foot condition in the metatarsal ( ball of foot ) region of the foot This is a common foot disorder that can affect the bones and joints at the ball of the foot Metatarsalgia is ofte…

The treatment starts at home which includes taking meticulous care of the diabetic feet, much before ulcers develop. To avoid direct heat by hot water bottles of fire places. In case of cold feet, use warm socks or gauge the temperature of…

Toe numbness is a condition where there is complete or partial loss of sensation in one or more toes. Sudden numbness that lasts for just a few seconds is not a serious issue and does not require any treatment. It can happen when the blood…