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May, 2019
A bunion is what’s often lovingly referred to as a “bump” protruding from the side of one’s foot, at the base of the big toe. It’s what happens when the bone or tissue at the MTP -- or metatarsophalangeal…
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Mar, 2019
A bunion, or hallux valgus, is a slowly developing bump on a person's big toe joint. It creates pressure on the big toe, which forces the toe to move and changes the bone structure of the affected foot over time. Untreated, bunions can become quite large, causing the first three toes to grow out of alignment and creating calluses from constant friction. Many people opt for surgery to remove these…
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Feb, 2019
A bone spur is a smooth, hard growth that develops on a bone. They typically form at a joint, where two bones meet. They are most commonly found on the feet, knees, hips, spine, and shoulders. Bone spurs themselves…
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Jan, 2019
Approximately 75% of Americans will experience foot health problems of varying degrees of severity at one time or another in their lives. Though foot pain might not be as severe as back or neck pain, it can still cause all sorts of problems in your daily life. Each foot has 26 bones, meaning that one-quarter of all the bones in your body are in your feet. Even damaging a single…
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Nov, 2018
The average adult takes around 4,000 to 6,000 steps a day and 19% of the adult population has an average of 1.4 foot health problems each year. Professional NFL football players, however, take much more steps and push themselves…
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Oct, 2018
Approximately 75% of Americans will experience foot health problems of varying degrees of severity at one point or another throughout their lifetime. Bunions are one of the most common and most painful foot-related issues. You should never ignore serious foot health issues like bunions because the pain can go from a minor annoyance to very severe and debilitating, quick. That's where treatment for bunions come into play. Thankfully, there are…
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Oct, 2018
Approximately 19% of the U.S. population has an average of 1.4 foot problems each year. Foot pain is no joke and can cause all sorts of lifelong problems. Sports injuries and physical activity can cause intense foot pain, but…
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Aug, 2018
As the NFL season is about to officially kick off, there are already plenty of players who are battling injuries. The 17-week season is long and excruciating, and having an injury during the preseason is alarming for players, coaches, and teams alike. NFL players dealing with foot pain specifically has seemingly increased this year. Approximately 75% of all Americans will experience foot health issues with varying degrees of foot pain…
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Jul, 2016
Bunions are painful, unwanted and embarrassing to look at. While women are more likely to develop bunions more than their male counterparts everyone deserves to know a few things to help prevent their risk of developing bunions. Every now…
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Jul, 2016
Many consider non surgical treatments to relieve their bunion pain, but when these treatments no longer help, it is time to consider bunion surgery.  Here are some common concerns and questions concerning bunion surgery. Does insurance cover the cost? Most insurance providers do cover bunion surgery. Contact your insurance provider for more information on your coverage. Do I need to have surgery? It is not necessary to have surgery right away,…
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