Since your posture is also frequently affected by flat feet, the pain and discomfort can also occur in your knees, hips and back.
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The wide band of thick, fibrous tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot often becomes irritated and inflamed causing considerable pain and discomfort in a condition called plantar fasciitis.
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The constant friction and pressure on the feet created by your footwear can create a thick layer of skin called a callus as a normal and natural response to the pressure and irritation.
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Repetitive stress injury to the foot from participating in sporting activities and hard training and exercising can contribute stress over time causing the toe to eventually succumb to a stress fracture.
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Ingrown toenails usually occur on the big toe when the corner or side of the nail grows laterally and pushes into the skin instead of growing over the top of it.
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Sports injuries in children are very common, with kids making thousands of visits to the emergency room each day for a sports-related injury.
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One of the most common deformities treated by podiatrists is the bunion, with nearly a quarter of the population between the ages of 17-65 suffering to some degree with this deformity.
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Depending upon the severity of the injury, the symptoms of a plantar plate tear can range from a sharp pain to a milder aching sensation in the ball of your foot.
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Many women enjoy the look of wearing high heels, but donning pumps on a regular basis can lead to a variety of foot problems including calluses, corns, ingrown toenails, and tendon and ligament damage.
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Ankle sprains are one of the most common and painful injuries, with an estimated 30,000 or more daily occurrences for people in the U.S. alone.
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