Foot neuromas, also known as Mortons Neuroma, are nerve entrapment syndromes of the foot A Mortons neuroma is a nerve entrapment syndrome of the foot. It occurs when prolonged irritation of the nerve causes thickening and sometimes scarring. It most commonly occurs between the 2-3 or 3-4 metatarsal spaces (see right). Fact 1 Mortons […]
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If you have been looking for something to help stop your bunions from getting bigger and bigger, or would like to ease the associated pain from them, you may have considered orthotics. Before we delve into how orthotics can help bunions, let’s examine what a bunion is and what causes it. Do orthotics help bunions? […]
Heel pain and plantar fasciitis Have you been stretching, rolling, icing and massaging your heel pain away only to find that the moment you stop doing this, it returns? We are listening to you and would like to help by addressing the reasons why it is so difficult to get rid of your heel pain. In […]
What is Mortons Neuroma? A Mortons neuroma is a nerve entrapment syndrome of the foot. It occurs when prolonged irritation of the nerve causes thickening and sometimes scarring. It most commonly occurs between the 2-3 or 3-4 metatarsal spaces. Foot neuromas are commonly misdiagnosed for other musculoskeletal conditions such as bursitis, arthritis, sesamoiditis and tarsal […]
Heel pain and plantar fasciitis treatments. Heel pain can be incredibly debilitating and affect your quality of life. Heel pain should always be treated with a sense of urgency so that it does the body does not compensate for too long, consequently causing other injuries to occur. Before trying any of these at-home treatment methods […]
Sore knee? How can you treat knee pain? Knee pain that is caused by the mechanics of the foot can often be overlooked. If you are having an injury treated, your practitioner may focus so heavily on that particular body part that they forget about the nearby structures that are having a direct impact on […]
Are high heels bad for your feet? I have a confession to make. I am a podiatrist and I love to wear high heels. Wearing high heels can cause reversible and irreversible damage to the feet, legs and spine. As Christian Louboutin honestly commented – “high heels are pleasure with pain”. High heels come at […]
Laser treatments to get rid of stubborn toenail fungus Fungal nail infections are renowned for being stubborn and persistent, and are the single most common nail disorder in adults. In medical language we refer to these infections as onychomycosis. There are various treatment options for fungal toenails, however treatment is notoriously arduous for individuals to […]
What is sesamoiditis and how is this foot pain diagnosed? Sesamoiditis is inflammation of the small bones that sit under the big toe joint. It is caused by excessive pressure under this joint which can be a result of high foot arches, a “dropped” metatarsal bone, or atrophy of the fat pad. It is common […]
Metatarsalagia treatment and pain in the ball of the foot. Recently I have noticed that a lot of my clients are consulting Dr Google for clues as to why they are in pain and how to treat. The internet can be confusing and lead people to think they have very serious or very minor conditions. […]
A leg length difference can cause changes in the way we move. To move efficiently and prevent injury, it is preferred to have a symmetric alignment of our muscles and bones. This causes less stress and fatigue to our bodies. Leg length differences are common, with the majority of people having a difference of less […]
Why do foot neuromas occur? Foot neuromas occur when an intermetatarsal nerve (see right) is irritated and becomes inflamed. Prolonged irritation of the nerve causes thickening and sometimes scarring. It most commonly occurs between the 2-3 or 3-4 metatarsal spaces in the ball of the foot, but the pain often radiates into the 2nd, 3rd […]