6 Bunion Pain Relief Tips from Podiatrists Amy Marturana Winderl
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Managing bunion pain
Bunions are one of the most common foot problems you can get. It s estimated that about one-third of people over the age of 65 have a bunion, though you can get one at any age. They re dreaded for a reason: They can cause a lot of foot pain.
A bunion is a bony bump that develops at the base of the big toe, right at the joint that connects the toe to the foot. Bunions form over a long period of time. They can get larger and cause the big toe to angle inwards. This is a joint deformity known as a hallux valgus, and the big toe may lean so far to the side that it crosses over or under the next toe, or pushes other toes out of alignment
Here’s Why You Might Have Pain in the Ball of Your Foot Amy Marturana Winderl
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The agony of ball of foot pain
On a day-to-day basis, you probably don t give your feet much thought. But if you stop and think about them, it s sort of wild how much they do.
They re the only part of the body that touches the ground when we walk, and when we do anything that involves being upright standing, walking, running, jumping, pretty much any activity where we use our legs they re always there supporting us.
This is why when we have any sort of foot pain, it can seriously get in the way of us doing the things we enjoy. Heck, it can stop you from doing mundane, necessary things like walking to the bathroom or driving your car.
Why Does the Top of My Foot Hurt? Amy Marturana Winderl
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What is that pain on the top of your foot?
That s not an easy question to answer, given how surprisingly complex your feet are. Each one is made up of 26 bones, 30 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. That can make it hard to pinpoint exactly what s causing pain in your foot.
Pain in the top of the foot could be a sign of a handful of different issues, all of which are more or less likely depending on your age, level of activity, and other key features. For example, if you re young and very active, foot pain is probably more likely to be a sign of a stress fracture or tendonitis. If you re middle-aged or older and maybe not training for 10Ks, there s probably more of a chance your pain is coming from a health condition like arthritis.