Viral infections, caused by small infectious organisms that invade a host cell for replication purposes, may occur when a virus enters the body through the mouth or nose. The Merck Manual states that infections of the nose, throat and upper...
After prolonged periods of standing or sudden increases in walking or running volume, you may feel a stiffness in the bottom of your feet. If left untreated, this sensation may change from a dull ache to a sharp pain. A frequent source of this...
Plantar warts appear on your feet, usually at the soles. They're caused by a virus called human papillomavirus. Most warts are harmless, but because plantar warts appear on the bottom of your feet, they're often sore or irritated from walking and...
In 1990 the National Centers for Disease Control estimated that there were 14 million people affected by diabetes. They estimate that 25 percent will develop foot problems, making it a major public health concern. People with diabetes are at...
According to the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, a trade group of massage therapists, massage therapy has a number of positive benefits to the recipient's health and mental well-being. Massage can decrease stress levels, increase...
More than 20 million American suffer from diabetes Some develop painful lesions and ulcers on the bottoms of their feet, according to an article entitled "Diabetics With Foot Ulcers Could Benefit from Supervised Walking Programs" from the...
Foot ulcers are wounds or open sores, typically on the bottom of your feet or sides of your toes, that will not heal. Ulcers are usually quite painful, but you may be unaware of them if you have diabetes and reduced nerve sensations. Foot ulcers...
You feel like you've been walking over rocks and your feet look that way. You've got noticeable bruises on the bottom of your feet -- or maybe tender and swollen areas that just feel like bruises. Your best option is resting your bruised feet and...
The obvious place for a tennis ball is on the court, but balls can lose their bounce after -- or even during a match. Excess tennis balls that are no longer good enough for play pile up at tournaments, tennis academies and even in your own...
Calf raises are exercises that directly target your lower legs. You can perform them with or without weights. Some people have sore feet during and after calf raises. If you do, stop the exercise until you have assessed and treated the problem....
