Why Is My Big Toe Joint Stiff?
A stiff big toe can make walking, climbing stairs, exercising, or even wearing certain shoes uncomfortable. One common cause is hallux rigidus, a form of arthritis that affects the joint at the base of the big toe.
Custom Orthotics: How Personalized Foot Support Can Improve Comfort and Mobility
You’re walking along when a sudden twinge of foot pain stops you in your tracks. What starts as a minor discomfort can quickly affect every part of your daily life, from how long you can stand at work to whether you enjoy walking, exercising, or even running errands. For many patients, custom orthotics provide a…
Listen to Your Feet: 5 Vital Signs They Reveal About Your Overall Health
Your feet do more than carry you from place to place—they can also provide valuable insights into your overall health. From circulation issues to systemic diseases, Clark Podiatry Center has outlined five important messages your feet might be sending you. 1. Circulation Concerns: Poor circulation can manifest as cold feet, numbness, or a blueish tint…
Beating Bunions
One of the many problems that a person can have is developing a bunion. What is a bunion? A bunion is a painful bone deformity, or bump, at the base of the big toe. Symptoms of a bunion can include: A large or growing bump on the inside of your big toe’s joint. Pain and swelling…
Supporting Senior Feet
If you have recently begun to live with older loved ones or if they plan to move in with you soon, there are a few things to consider for their foot care. Seniors need a little bit more care because of the many problems they can experience in their feet. From arthritis and gout to osteoporosis and hip problems,…
Easing Life with Arthritic Foot Pain
Your feet and ankles each have 33 joints that allow you to move about freely. Curling and pointing your toes, standing on your tip toes, as well as walking or running in different directions are all doable thanks to those joints. But a diagnosis of arthritis can change all that. Once arthritis sets in, your joints can…
Painful Progressive Flatfoot
Also known as Adult-Acquired Flat Foot or Tibialis Posterior Tendonitis, this condition results in a flattened arch in the foot. Those affected might experience symptoms such as pain along the inside of the ankle and foot, as well as a foot deformity with a shifted heel bone. Left untreated, it can cause chronic pain and severe deformity, making…
Bunions – Do You Need Surgery?
You may have noticed a bony growth coming from your big toe joint. You weren’t sure if your bunions were getting larger, but made some changes anyway. You’ve changed your shoes to have a roomier toe box, used bunion pads, and even tried some splints to help keep your big toes facing forward. Lately, however, your big…
Arthritic Foot Care
Those who have been diagnosed with arthritis know the painful and tiring symptoms that come with it. All arthritis patients may have similar symptoms, but each person can have their own sensitivities and triggers. Below, we’ll discuss some of the ways you can care for your arthritic feet, as well as some lifestyle changes you can make…
Bone and Joint Awareness
If you’ve been reading our blog posts, you may remember that we have 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments in each foot (including the ankle). That’s a lot of moving parts that can be affected by musculoskeletal diseases such as arthritis or osteoporosis. That’s why we are taking part in raising…
