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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ballet dancing relies on the legs for power, strength and balance. Whether you are a dancer or simply looking for a change of pace, ballet-inspired leg exercises allow you to build and tone leg muscles, improve flexibility and create a graceful...
Sore, achy feet may be due to several factors such as tight shoes, overuse or structural problems such as having flat feet. Some diseases such as arthritis can also make your feet hurt. Pain can affect various parts of your feet such as your heels...
Bunions make the big toe point towards the second toe, instead of pointing straight out. This awkward angle causes a big bump to stick out of the side of the foot. That "bump" is a bunion. It's actually a case of the big toe joints becoming...
When you attempt a downhill hike in ill-fitting hiking boots, you're at risk for subungual hematoma, sometimes known as "black toes." Black toes are the result of blood that becomes trapped under the surface of the nail as the result of...
Whether you run for fitness purposes or simply to relieve daily stress, foot pain can be a significant deterrent to your daily routine. While muscle cramps, stiff toes and sore arches might be common pains associated with running, sharp pains that...
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...
Bunions are a common injury for ballet dancers and usually appear around the late teens. Bunions don't discriminate between male and female dancers. Ballet dancers can pad their shoes with lamb's wool around the affected area to cushion the...
Calcium deposits, also known as calcinosis, are hardened deposits of calcium that are lodged in fatty tissue or muscles. According to the Myositis Foundation, calcium deposits affect 30 percent of children who have juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM),...
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...
