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Arch Pain

Tarsal tunnel syndrome results from compression of a nerve that runs through a narrow passage behind the inner ankle bone down to the heel. It can cause pain anywhere along the bottom of the foot. It is often associated with diabetes, back pain, or arthritis. It may also be caused by injury to the ankle or by a growth, abnormal blood vessels, or scar tissue that press against the nerve. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and the dorsiflexion-eversion test are being used to diagnose this sy...

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...billions of dollars into rheumatoid arthritis research. And so, we will continue to need the... Read more »

Choking, Gulping, Gagging

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...gagging and coughing during a feeding? How about arching and fussiness? Sound like your baby?... Read more »

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Walking is the exercise of choice for most people, especially when we would rather be outdoors... Read more »

Tip #6 for Sore Feet - Buff Up Your Butt!

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Pes planus

Pes planovalgus; Flat feet; Fallen arches; Pronation of feet Symptoms Absence of longitudinal arch of foot when standing Foot pain ... Read more »

Pes planus

Pes planus is a condition where the arch or instep of the foot collapses and comes in contact with the ground. In some individuals, this arch never develops. Alternative Names... Read more »

Plantar fasciitis

...painful in some people, making walking more difficult. Risk factors for plantar fasciitis include foot arch problems (both flat foot and high arches), obesity, sudden weight gain, running, and a... Read more »

Foot Pain: Introduction

...of the following bone groups:The metatarsal bones (five long bones that extend from the front of the arch to the bones in the toe)The sesamoid bones (two small bones embedded at the top of the... Read more »

Foot Pain: Toe Pain

...usually occurs at the head of one of the five long bones (the metatarsal bones) that extend from the arch and connect to the toes. A bunion typically develops in the following way:Most often it... Read more »

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