If you’ve ever experienced a sharp pain in or across the top of your foot, you know it is impossible to ignore. While foot pain is a leading cause of immobility and inactivity, many people ...

Finding comfortable shoes can be a journey, especially if you’re looking for a pair to suit certain needs, such as foot pain or knee problems. To get the scoop on what sneakers are actually comfy (not ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a circulatory condition where the arteries narrow and reduce blood flow to the limbs. It’s usually caused by atherosclerosis, a buildup of fatty deposits in the ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects your spine. But in about a third of cases, it also causes problems in other body parts, including your feet. AS can ...

Many drug and shoe stores offer special shoe inserts costing hundreds of dollars as a remedy for foot and heel pain. Getting fitted for a custom orthotic, or insert, involves stepping on a machine ...

Which are the best solutions for top-of-foot pain? Foot pain is part of life for a lot of athletes, but it’s still a major problem that should be addressed. Pain on the top of the foot is tricky ...

An average person, running or walking, takes about 2,000 steps per mile. Often, especially when running, the impact is much more than just body weight because of the momentum going forward. Typically ...

Even though running works your entire body – including your arms, hips, core and, of course, your legs – there’s no denying that your feet bear a lot of the burden when you engage in this sport. Your ...

Foot pain is common and has a wide range of causes, including uncomfortable shoes, prolonged standing, athletic injuries, and chronic conditions such as arthritis. The location of pain in the foot can ...

Any woman who’s been pregnant before will probably agree: Pregnancy is hard on your feet. A recent article published in the Journal of Perinatal Medicine highlights prevalent foot and ankle conditions ...

Restaurant employees complain more about foot pain than all other rigors of the job, yet the industry has done little to keep that occupational hazard from souring people on the field. That was the ...