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Foot Anatomy and Causes of Pain

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways The foot has a complex structure with 28 bones, 33 joints, and over ...
Pain on the bottom of your foot can be due to your activities, such as jobs that keep you on your feet or sports like running. The structure of your foot or the shoes you wear also can contribute to ...
Feet are tough. Day after day, they transport bodies wherever they need to go. When they're hurting, though, the whole body knows it, and two common ailments often send people to the doctor: Corns and ...
Corns are thick or hardened layers of skin that can develop when the skin tries to protect itself against friction or pressure. They mostly form on feet and toes or hands and fingers. They usually ...
Foot pain is common and has a wide range of causes, including uncomfortable shoes, prolonged standing, athletic injuries, and chronic conditions such as arthritis. The location of pain in the foot can ...
Lateral foot pain is the term used to describe pain on the outside of your foot. Many things can cause this type of pain, such as fractures, tendonitis, underlying conditions, and more. Lateral foot ...
Pain in the ball of your foot can occur with an injury or due to some health conditions, including arthritis and hammer toe. Treatment may include rest and wearing more comfortable shoes. The medical ...
Foot pain in cold weather can be due to many reasons, says Dr Mohd Bilal, Occupational Therapist, Mohd Bilal Clinic, Old Delhi. Along with lifestyle issues, several other factors, like high uric acid ...