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People with advanced diabetes often develop neuropathy (nerve damage) in their feet, due to impaired blood supply to the nerves. The symptoms of diabetic neuropathy can include burning pain, tingling, and numbness. Neuropathiy in the feet can also interfere […]
Entries Tagged as 'Foot And Ankle Problems'
Diabetic Neuropathy In The Feet
May 28th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Diabetes · Foot And Ankle Problems
Introducing A Remarkably Effective Pain Relief Device…
May 7th, 2008 · No Comments
Yes, I know that’s a picture of a tennis ball. Yes, that’s the “remarkably effective pain relief device”. Stick with me for a minute…
Tennis balls and racquet balls make excellent self-massage tools. Have a tight, sore muscle? You can lie on the spot with a tennis ball underneath it to do your own trigger point […]
Tags: Trigger Points · Massage · Healthy Lifestyle · Foot And Ankle Problems · Shoulder and Rotator Cuff · Fibromyalgia
Five Steps To Happy Feet
May 2nd, 2008 · No Comments
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Foot problems are a common complaint and are also a common cause of aches and pains in other areas, including the knees, hips, and lower back. In most cases, foot problems begin as a result of neglect. There are some simple steps you can take to make your feet happy and solve a host of […]
Tags: Foot And Ankle Problems
When Good Ankles Go Bad
April 23rd, 2008 · No Comments
 Spraining an ankle once is bad enough, but for those who repeatedly injure the same ankle, it can develop into a major long-term problem. A chronically unstable ankle will usually become arthritic over time, leading to chronic pain and difficulty running, walking, or even just standing.
The ankles have considerable stress placed on them, […]
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Plantar Fasciitis - That Fancy Term For Really Sore Feet
April 20th, 2008 · No Comments
Plantar fasciitis is an irritation of the plantar fascia, which is the tough semi-muscular, semi-ligamentous tissue that runs the length of the bottom of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is experienced as intense pain and aching in the bottom of the foot, usually brought on or increased by being on one’s feet for long periods […]
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Heel Spurs Aren’t Painful
April 15th, 2008 · No Comments
Many people suffer with heel spurs and the usual medical approach to this problem is to treat the heel. The problem is, most heel spurs are not caused by problems in the heel itself, that’s just where the mechanical stress ends up.
 Yes, a cortisone injection into the area of a heel spur may sometimes […]
Tags: Foot And Ankle Problems
