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Causes Of and Treatment for Foot Pain
Feet do a lot of work. They bear our entire body weight in many cases and for most of us, they help us get around. This extraordinary level of service that we ask of them can sometimes lead to them being in pain. But the foot is a complex system with a lot of moving parts so pain can seem similarly located but be from very different sources. Knowing what to look for in the type and intensity of pain...
November 5, 2020
Calluses vs Corns: The feet's protective mechanisms
Calluses and corns are the results of the body forming protective skin around a sensitive area. They might be unattractive or bothersome, but they serve a purpose. Calluses form on the outermost layer of the skin and don’t cause any pain. They are found in places where friction occurs such as the hands or feet. This means a lot of rubbing has taken place in that location. A callus found on the foot...
October 15, 2019