Metatarsalgia | Ball of Foot

What is Metatarsalgia – Ball of Foot Pain? Metatarsalgia is a general name given to pain in the front part of your foot under the heads of your metatarsal bones. This is the area on the sole of your foot, just before your toes. It is sometimes called the ball of...

Toenail Fungus

What is Toenail Fungus? A fungus is an organism that lives in warm moist areas.  Fungus of the toenails is a common problem that can affect people of all ages, although it most commonly affects individuals who are older. Toenail Fungus Symptoms Toenail fungus often...

Plantar Warts

What Is a Plantar Wart? A wart is a small growth on the skin that develops when the skin is infected by a virus.  Warts can develop anywhere on the foot, but they typically appear on the bottom (plantar side) of the foot.   Plantar warts most commonly occur in...

Shockwave Therapy

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) The Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy with the Piezowave2 machine uses an acoustic wave carrying energy to painful spots in your foot and ankle.   The energy promotes regeneration and reparative processes of the bones, tendons...

Neuroma

Morton’s Neuroma (Intermetatarsal Neuroma) What Is a Neuroma? A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that may develop in various parts of the body.  The most common neuroma in the foot is a Morton’s neuroma, which occurs between the third and fourth toes. It is...

Hammertoes

Hammertoes What Is Hammertoe? Hammertoe is a contracture (bending) deformity of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth or fifth (little) toes. This abnormal bending can put pressure on the toe when wearing shoes, causing problems to develop. Hammertoes...

Corns

What is a Corn? A corn is a small circular thickened lesion in the skin of the foot. It usually forms due to repeated pressure on the skin, such as the rubbing of a shoe. The name “corn” comes from its resemblance to a kernel of corn. A corn is different from a callus...