Hammer Toe Hammer toe and mallet toe are foot problems that cause a bend in a toe or toes. A hammer toe is curled due to a bend in the middle joint of the toe. Wearing shoes that don’t fit well can cause hammertoe and mallet toe. Other causes are foot injury and certain illnesses, such as diabetes. Often the ...

Joint Pain Age is also a factor responsible for Joint Pain. Joint Pain is usually felt in the hands, feet, hips, knees, or spine. Pain may be constant or it can come and go. Sometimes the joint can feel stiff, achy, or sore. Some patients complain of a burning, throbbing, or “grating” sensation. In addition, the joint may feel stiff ...

Joint Swelling Joint Swelling happen when there is fluid in the tissues around the joints. It can be very uncomfortable and can make it difficult to move the affected joints. In some cases, swelling may cause affected joints to increase in size or appear to be an odd shape. Joint pain and swelling can affect more than one joint at ...

Ligament and Tendon tears Ligament and tendon tears or ruptures are injuries to the soft tissues that connect muscles and joints. Common symptoms of tendon and ligament tears are pain and swelling. You may also hear or feel a pop when you tear the tissue. Tears or ruptures to tendons and ligaments can: Cause extreme pain. Happen at any time. ...

Heel pain The most common causes of heel pain are plantar fasciitis, which affects the bottom of the heel, and Achilles tendinitis, which affects the back of the heel. A sore heel is a common foot and ankle complaint. Rest, orthotics and stretching ease pain over time. If you ignore and don’t treat heel pain, you may develop chronic problems ...

Heel Spurs A heel spur is a bony growth that pokes out below your back heel bone inside your foot. It happen when there’s stress on your foot ligaments. Most people don’t realize they have a heel spur until they seek help for heel pain. Heel spurs can’t be cured. Healthcare providers recommend non-surgical treatments to ease symptoms associated with ...