Foot Conditions

The plantar fascia that holds the arch and absorbs impact becomes inflamed after repeated strain. The first steps in the morning hurting most is characteristic.

The tissue around the Achilles tendon, used in walking and running, becomes inflamed. Blood supply there is limited, so once it starts it can worsen quickly.

Ligaments supporting the ankle are damaged or stretched by abnormal force. If they do not heal properly, the same ankle turns over again and again.

The big toe angles toward the second toe. It develops as the balance of ligaments and tendons around the joint breaks down, and symptoms differ by stage.

A sensory nerve running between the toes is compressed and thickens, producing pain and numbness. It usually develops between the third and fourth toes.

A narrow passage on the inner ankle narrows further and compresses the nerve, producing numbness and pain. It characteristically worsens the more you walk.

Pain arises at the accessory bone below the inner ankle. It is common in adolescence and young adulthood.

Both come from outside pressure: pressure concentrated on a small area makes a corn, pressure spread over a wider area makes a callus. Where it forms is a clue.

The instep sits higher than normal and the arch is hollowed. Weight falls on the outer foot when walking, twisting the musculoskeletal system above.