Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

Running Smarter to Prevent Foot Stress Fractures Running is a great way to stay active, but increasing training demands too quickly can place excessive stress on the feet. Foot stress occurs when repeated impact overwhelms the bones and supporting tissues. In some...

Understanding Ankle Pain and Ankle Fractures Ankle pain can develop after a sudden injury, and can make standing or walking difficult. One possible cause is an ankle fracture, which is a partial or complete break in a bone. Fractures range from small pieces of bone...

What Causes a Broken Toe? A broken toe is a fracture in one of the small bones of the toe. It can happen after a direct injury, such as stubbing your toe against furniture or dropping something heavy on your foot. A toe fracture can also develop from repetitive...

Gout Pain Can Be Managed Gout is a painful, inflammatory form of arthritis. Those affected will typically feel an intense stiffness in the joints of their feet, particularly in the big toe. Schedule a visit to learn about how gout can be managed and...

Bunion Symptoms and Surgical Treatment A bunion is a common foot deformity that develops when the big toe shifts toward the smaller toes. This creates a noticeable bump along the inside of the foot near the big toe joint. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, and...

Common Causes of Sesamoiditis Sesamoiditis is irritation or inflammation of the small bones beneath the big toe joint called sesamoids. These bones help protect the tendons and absorb pressure as the foot moves. When they experience too much repeated stress, the...