Niggling Foot Pain? It Could Be a Stress Fracture
Stress fractures are small cracks or breaks in the bone. They can happen anywhere in the body, but they are particularly common in the metatarsals of the foot. These bones connect the ankle to the toes, and they play a vital role in the correct functioning of your...
How Parkinson’s Disease Affects Your Feet
The neurological disorder, Parkinson’s Disease, arises when nerve cells in the basal ganglia area of the brain become damaged or die completely. These cells produce dopamine – a chemical that allows your brain to communicate with your body and function properly....
Cracked Heels – More Than Just Dry Skin?
Cracked heels are a common foot problem and a major cause of heel pain. The cracks (which are often referred to as heel fissures by chiropodists and podiatrists) are associated with dry skin. In some cases, however, they may also indicate that an individual is...