Conditions

Hip Pain

Why Is My Hip Pain Worse at Night?

Why is my hip aching, and why is my hip pain worse at night? Whether you’re active or inactive, stand a lot during the day, or spend it sitting behind your laptop, hip pain can be a reality for many. Hip pain isn’t fun no matter what time it happens. But it can disrupt your

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Flat Feet

Best Shoes for Fallen Arches in 2023

  Fallen arches are a structural abnormality that can cause excessive foot fatigue, arch pain, and increase your chances of becoming injured. Those with fallen arches develop this condition over time. You may notice that your shoes aren’t supporting your feet as well as they used to, or you’re becoming more prone to twisting your

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Metatarsal Fracture

How to Return to Running After 5th Metatarsal Fracture

A metatarsal fracture can be a runner’s worst nightmare! There’s no way to avoid causing pain when you run, since you land directly on your metatarsals with every step. The best thing to do is rest your foot until it’s healed. If you resume running too soon, you risk damaging your feet more severely. It’s

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Peroneal Tendonitis

Peroneal Tendonitis – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Foot and lower leg pain can affect your everyday life. It’s hard to go about your day without using those parts of your body, so it’s essential that you find out the cause and treat the pain as soon as possible. Peroneal tendonitis is often misdiagnosed, meaning any treatment you do may not have the

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Metatarsal Fracture

How to Tape for a 5th Metatarsal Fracture

A 5th metatarsal fracture can be either a stress fracture or a result of trauma. Regardless of what caused it, it’s in an awkward place and can be painful and uncomfortable even when doing normal things like standing or walking. Learning how to tape for a 5th metatarsal fracture can help to improve your pain

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Metatarsal Fracture

How Long Does It Take for a Metatarsal Fracture to Heal?

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a metatarsal fracture, you may be worried at the thought of losing your independence. An injured foot can have a large effect on everyday life. Your foot is involved whether you’re walking, running, or even just standing. A painful foot can be extremely frustrating and limit your activity. So

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Achilles Tendonitis

Plantar Fasciitis vs Achilles Tendonitis – Similarities and Differences

Got pain in your feet? Specifically in your heel? You’re most likely wondering if you have plantar fasciitis vs Achilles tendonitis. The two conditions have some overlapping symptoms, so it may be difficult to figure it out. This article aims to eliminate that confusion and help you clearly identify the difference. First, we’ll give an

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Neuropathy

Ways to Test for Neuropathy in Feet

Neuropathy can be difficult to notice at first. Even though we use our feet every day, most of us aren’t aware of the feeling in our feet on a day-to-day basis. This makes it hard to pinpoint when something starts to change. When you do start to notice strange sensations or numbness in your feet,

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Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis Warning Signs to Look Out For

Imagine waking up after a refreshing sleep. You feel rejuvenated, the sun is out, and you’re motivated! You yawn, stretch, and sit up. You step out of bed and… A sharp, shooting pain flashes from your heel through your arch. It’s enough to make you flop back onto the bed with a yelp. You wait

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Bursitis

Knee Bursitis – Causes, Treatments, and Prevention

Knee pain can affect your daily activities by making movement difficult and painful. It can also be hard to diagnose the underlying cause of knee pain, adding to your frustration. However, if you have pain and swelling around your kneecap, there’s a good chance that your pain could be knee bursitis. This condition is caused

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