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Health Encyclopedia: Foot Pain Introduction

Introduction

The foot is a complex structure of 26 bones and 33 joints, layered with an intertwining web of over 120 muscles, ligaments, and nerves. It serves the following functions:

Supports weight
Acts as a shock absorber
Serves as a lever to propel the leg forward
Helps to maintain balance by adjusting the body to uneven surfaces

Since the feet are very small compared with the rest of the body, the impact of each step exerts tremendous force upon them. This force is about 50% greater than the pers...

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Expert & Community Posts

Two Exercises for Back Pain Relief

By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...your knees. It may help to think of driving your heels into the ground while contracting.... Read more »

New Guidelines for Low Back Pain Treatment

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...providers regarding the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain. In addition, the Society... Read more »

Anti-Depressants and Chronic Low Back Pain: Not Always a Happy Solution

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...use of anti-depressants in the treatment of chronic low back pain. However, the authors of a... Read more »

Low Back Pain? Strengthen Your Core

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...problems seen in a primary care medical practice is low back pain. It accounts for more... Read more »

Low Back Surgery Can Cause Discitis

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...her treatment with me, she had a severe episode of low back pain after shoveling snow. She went... Read more »

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Health Guide

Scoliosis: Surgery

...cases, the operation cannot completely correct the curve, and one leg may be shorter than the other. Heel lifts may help in this case.Revision (Salvage) SurgeryPatients may need a corrective... Read more »

Recommended Exercise Methods

...for twisting and turning.CyclingRigid support across the arch to prevent collapse during pedaling. Heel lift. Cross-training or combo hiking/cycling shoes may be sufficient for casual bikers. Toe... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Lifestyle Changes

...stand for long periods of time. If it is necessary, walk as much as possible and wear shoes without heels, preferably with cushioned soles. Use a low foot stool and alternate resting each foot on... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Surgery

...NSAID may speed resolution of pain.Scar tissue is a significant problem, since it can cause persistent low back pain afterward. Anti-scarring agents or certain devices may help reduce surgical... Read more »

Type 1 Diabetes

...study, 30% of patients with diabetes wear shoes that are too narrow. Patients should also avoid high heels, sandals, thongs, and going barefoot. Shoes with a rocker sole (LucRo) reduce pressure... Read more »

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