Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

Various Causes of Heel Pain Heel pain, one of the most common foot complaints treated in podiatry, can affect people of all ages and activity levels. It refers to discomfort at the bottom or back of the heel, and may develop gradually or suddenly, depending on the...

Why Live with Pain and Numbness in Your Feet? Suffering from this type of pain? You may have the foot condition known as Morton’s neuroma. Morton’s neuroma may develop as a result of ill-fitting footwear and existing foot deformities. We can...

How Foot Pain Affects Mobility and Balance Foot pain can have a major effect on mobility and quality of life. Many people experience pain in the toes, ball of the foot, arch, or heel. When the feet hurt, simple activities become more difficult. Standing for long...

Comparing Types of Jones Fractures A Jones fracture and a pseudo Jones fracture both affect the long bone on the outer side of the foot near the little toe. However, these fractures happen in different areas and heal in different ways. A pseudo Jones fracture, also...

Understanding Foot Corns A foot corn is a thickened area of skin that develops from repeated pressure or friction. It often appears as a small, raised bump with a hardened center that can become painful when pressed. There are different types of corns. Hard corns...

Pesky Ingrown Toenails Ingrown toenails, which account for about 20 percent of all foot issues, develop when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin. The affected toe may look red, swollen, and tender. In some cases, pus or an infection may develop....