Whether you call it a foot or leg cramp (aka “charley horse”), it happens when a muscle gets involuntarily stiff and can’t relax. Here’s what causes these cramps, as well as tips to help prevent them.
Tag: feet
The Best Summer Shoes for Your Feet
Flip flops, heels, wedges, tennis shoes and flats – summer shoe choices are endless. What is the perfect shoe for your foot health day-in and day-out?
7 Questions You May Be Afraid to Ask About Stylish Shoes
Those pointy stilettos and fashion sneakers may not be worth the pain after all. Check out these tips on hoe to choose shoes that are good for your health and your feet.
Don’t Let Dry Heels Ruin Sandal Season
Are you tired of dry heels ruining your summer? Learn how to take them from sandpapery to smooth and soft.
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5 Tips to Prevent Black Toenails From Running
A podiatrist tells us how to deal with and manage black, loose or missing toenails from running.
Why You Should Give Your Toenails a Break From Polish
You may think the mark of a great pedicure is one that lasts and lasts. But our foot specialist explains why your toenails actually need a breather!
5 Things You Should Know About Hammertoe and Other Painful Toe Deformities
Does one of your toes appear to bend in an awkward way or curl under painfully? If so, you may have a hammertoe. Here are five things you should know.
How You Can Avoid an Infection From a Salon Pedicure
You want to walk out of the nail salon with freshly painted toenails — not an injury or infection.
A podiatrist explains how to make sure the salon is clean.
Shoes Getting Tight? Why Your Feet Change Size Over Time
Your feet bear the brunt of all that walking you do throughout your life. Here’s how you can expect them to change as you age.
7 Ways to Ease Bunion Pain Without Surgery
Bunions are permanent unless they’re surgically corrected, but there are some easy things you can do to at home to relieve some of the pain and pressure on the toe joint.
