While they may make your legs look sleek and toned, high heels could also be causing long-term damage to your joints. Because of the pressure high heels put on our joints, those who wear them regularly are at greater risk for developing arthritis. Learn more about what wearing high [...]
An ankle fracture is a very common injury sustained by children between the ages of 8 and 15. Whether playing “jumping” sports like basketball or engaging in any other activity that may cause a sudden twist of the ankle, fractures typically occur in one or more bones that make [...]
Our shoes say a lot about us. They tell people we’re professional and polished, athletic and fit, or even laidback and fun. While your shoes may show off your style, they may also leave you with pain in your feet, legs or even back, and there is nothing stylish about living [...]
The idea of having foot injection may sound a bit scary for some. However, those who have experienced the procedure have experienced nothing but great relief after living with constant sharp pain. Corticosteroid injections are also known as steroid injections. However, this steroid is not like the one the [...]
Getting kicked in the shin is just one of those experiences that most kids go through. It’s a good lesson actually – it hurts a lot and teaches us to take care of our shins. Unfortunately, though, that lesson doesn’t really sink in as surprisingly, the tibia (or shinbone [...]
If you’ve ever injured your toe before, then you know the agonizing pain, swelling and immobility that can come along with the injury. But all too often, individuals don’t realize their toe may in fact be broken. When broken toes go undiagnosed, mistaken for a sprain, further injury can [...]
A broken toe can be an unexpected and painful event. Depending on the injury, some toes heal faster than others. If you find yourself in this situation at odd hours of the night or somewhere where you can’t seem to get to a doctor, here are some tips that you [...]
A broken toe is a debilitating condition that can affect individuals of all ages, be it: A Stress Fracture The Result of Overuse Toe-Stubbing Accident Depending on the extent of the injury, it can keep you off your foot for up to 4 weeks and with understandable pain and [...]
