Barefoot running and other minimalist movements emphasize a change in form that reduces heel strikes and increases forefoot impacts during the stride. This type of running form may decrease the risk of injury and increase running economy. However,...
Swimming is a low-impact exercise that can help you burn calories and get fit. However, injuries, irritants and repetitive movements from long durations of swimming can cause your toes to become sore. Fortunately, most of the time the soreness in...
Running places a great deal of impact on our feet. Toes act like springboards, transferring motion from the ball of the foot to propel us off the ground and absorb impact. Soreness, swelling, numbness and tingling sensations in the toes are common...
An ingrown toenail is a painful yet fairly common condition that can be chronic in some people. A small piece of the toenail embeds itself into the skin of the toe and may lead to infection if not treated. Relieving the pain of an ingrown toenail...
Taking care of your nails and feet is essential not only to prevent painful conditions, such as ingrown toenails, but also to keep those conditions from causing further, more severe damage. In fact, a condition as simple as an ingrown nail can...
If you take good care of your feet and trim your toe nails regularly, the thought of a problem with your toe nails has probably never crossed your mind. If you have ever had an ingrown toe nail, though, you know the pain that such a small portion...
An ingrown toenail occurs when the hard corner of the nail grows into the surrounding tissue. It can range from a slightly sore, red corner to a toe that's so sore you can hardly walk. Though ingrown toenails are common, they are also treatable at...
Rock climbing shoes are designed to focus your force and balance on your toes in general, and your big toe in particular. This has two predictable results -- when combined with proper technique it improves your ability to balance on tiny edges,...
Your feet are going to have something to say when they have worked all day, shopped for hours at the mall or danced till the wee hours. They are going to be sore, tired and longing for relief. This is especially true if you are overweight, suffer...
If you are an avid runner, you know that a properly fitting running shoe is one of the most important components of your run. When your shoes don't fit correctly, they don't support you properly. You may experience blisters, sore toes, weak ankles...
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a serious medical condition. It is diagnosed when you have atherosclerosis in the arteries of the pelvis and legs. Atherosclerosis means that your arteries have become hardened and narrow. In the legs, it can...
Peripheral artery disease (PAD), also known claudication or leg artery disease, is a common circulatory system disorder that occurs when arteries in the lower extremities are blocked. Specifically, narrowed arteries restrict blood flow to the...
Most snowboard bindings are composed of three parts, the high back, straps and baseplate. The straps hold your boot onto the binding, the baseplate connects the binding to the board and the high back supports the back of your leg. The height and...
When you're in the zone and completing a grueling climb, the last thing you want to worry about is your sore feet. Unfortunately, sore toes and heels are a common complaint among cyclists. Just because your feet don't bear the impact of the...
There is a large blood vessel in your abdominal area that carries blood from the heart to your abdomen, pelvis and legs. When this blood vessel (abdominal aorta) becomes weak and enlarges or pushes outward it creates an abdominal aortic aneurysm....
Although wearing cycling shoes or toe clips may improve you performance and safety, they may also contribute to soreness on top of your foot. Constant pressure and rubbing on your foot could lead to soft tissue injuries, causing soreness and pain....
Numerous conditions can cause fingertip and toe pain. According to the Texas Children's Hospital--a pediatric hospital in Houston, Texas--a significant amount of fingertip and toe pain is caused by injuries such as cuts, scrapes, fractures and...
A rare condition, Buerger's disease, also called thromboangiitis obliterans, affects young male smokers, causing progressively diminishing circulation in the upper and lower extremities. Buerger's disease has a gradual onset as it affects the...
Cholesterol is a naturally occurring waxy, fat-like substance within the body. There are two types of cholesterol: high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). LDL is sometimes referred to as "bad" cholesterol, while HDL is...
Peripheral vascular disease, also referred to as peripheral arterial disease, is a circulatory disorder characterized by narrowing of the peripheral arteries that hinders proper blood flow. Peripheral vascular disease usually affects the arteries...
A burning sensation in the feet is a common complaint. The symptoms of burning feet may just be a passing irritation or a severe disability that takes away from living life normally. In some cases, this phenomenon occurs simply because the feet...
High blood cholesterol is best known for its effects on your heart in the form of heart disease, heart attack and stroke. It can, however, cause leg pain as well when the arteries in your legs suffer from restricted blood flow; this condition is...
Running can do a lot of good for your body and fitness level, but it can also have some side effects. One is tired feet, which is usually accompanied by some soreness and slight swelling. The intensity and distance of a run has a lot to do with...
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a chronic, autoimmune disease that inflames the synovial lining of the joints. The severity of RA varies among patients, but it often leads to deformity and dysfunction of the affected joints. Several other...
If you've had gout, you know that attacks can be excruciatingly painful. Gout is a form of arthritis that can make your joints swollen and sore, often starting with the big toe. Although gout can't be cured, treatment and lifestyle choices can...
An ingrown toenail is a condition in which the side of the nail grows into the soft flesh of the toe itself. This painful condition can occur on any of the metatarsals and is especially common on the big toe but can be particularly troublesome...
When an ingrown toenail causes you severe pain and oozes with pus, your doctor may remove part of the nail. Nail removal typically relieves the majority of the pain, but the toe will remain sore until it heals, explains Dr. Laura Allman, a...
Many women love their high heels. High heels make legs look longer and the calf appear more curvaceous. They are a fashion mainstay, looking stylish with dresses, slacks and jeans. The drawback is that they can squeeze too tightly and put too much...
A bunion is an abnormal, bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. The bunion causes the big toe to crowd against other toes, which enlarges the big toe joint and results in pain. Tight shoes, inherited structural defects and...
