Morton’s Neuroma

Morton’s Neuroma

Commonly called a Morton’s Neuroma, this problem begins when the outer coating of a nerve in your foot thickens. This thickening is usually caused by irritation that results when two bones repeatedly rub together, often due to abnormal foot biomechanics,...
Are Bunions Hereditary?

Are Bunions Hereditary?

The colour of your hair, eyes, your height or lack of it, and your overall body shape are determined by the gene pool supplied from your parents, therefore it goes without saying that some foot ailments may have come directly from your parents as well. Many people...
Sesamoiditis

Sesamoiditis

Sesamoiditis is a common condition that causes pain in the ball of the foot, specifically under the big toe joint. The sesamoid bones are two small bones located under the big toe joint within the tendons that run to the end of the big toe. Due to their location they...