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Bunions can be unbearable if persistent, and it’s almost impossible to wear shoes because of the protrusion. Walking can also be uncomfortable, and if your daily life involves frequent movement of your feet, bunion pain can make it miserable. But you can avoid this excruciating pain if you do something drastic to fix the problem…

Those individuals who frequent public pools, gyms, and other community locations where water and showers are common will know that one of the ever-present concerns is the spread of plantar warts. Are plantar warts contagious? Yes! They are highly contagious, and any direct contact with this virus (Human Papillomavirus (HPV infection)) can cause an individual…

Just about everyone relies on the strength and stability of their feet and ankles when it comes to completing the normal activities of daily life. From walking around the house to running errands, our feet enable us to complete these activities. When there is foot pain or ankle pain, any kind of movement that involves…

Whether professional athletes or individuals who want to stay active, anyone who decides to participate in physical activity needs to understand a few things about pain and swelling caused by previous injuries. When people are younger, accidents while playing sports are very common. Sports injuries involve the foot or ankle most frequently, and sometimes individuals…

Toenail fungus, onychomycosis, is a fungal infection that affects many people in Saratoga Springs. It usually gets between the toenails and the tissue underneath through a cut or crack in the toes. Sometimes, the fungus infects the fingernails. Nail infection can occur at any age, but it’s common in adults as their nails break and…

There is a common idiom which states, “You are what you eat.” Most people understand this to mean that the foods you consume affect your body, especially when it comes to weight management, heart health, and other direct effects that the components of the food items (fats, calorie count, etc.) have on your body. Every…

Whether you are playing a sport or simply walking down a cracked sidewalk, there is the potential for injuring your feet and ankles. Specifically, an ankle sprain is a common injury for athletes and non-athletes alike. At one point or another in our lives, most people will experience an ankle sprain because it is one…

When you wake up in the morning, you should be able to get out of bed feeling refreshed and ready to tackle anything that the day might have in store for you. If however, you arise and immediately feel a stabbing pain in your heel the moment you set your foot on the floor, it…

One of the best feelings a person can have is lying down in bed at the end of a long day and enjoying the comfort and warmth of their mattress, blankets, and pillows. Getting a good night’s rest is essential to the continued health and well-being of every single person. Without the proper amount of…

Have you ever felt personally called out by a gym instructor asking you to take off your shoes before getting started on your exercise program? Does the thought of taking off your shoes at your friend’s place make you want to run away and never look back? Well, you are not alone. Many people might…

With winter just around the corner, the holiday season is upon us. But apart from delicious foods and joyful gatherings, it also brings many challenges to the table. One of the biggest yet often overlooked difficulties is caring for your feet in the cold weather. Thanks to the chilly air, freezing environment, and layers of…