Bunions affect millions of people a year. Bunions are formed when your big toe is slowly pushed away from your other toes causing bone misalignment. Having bunions makes it difficult to find properly fitting shoes which can cause other issues in your feet. Bunions can also be very painful if they’re not treated early. Here…

Shin splints usually occur when you’re pushing yourself too hard and overusing your legs. If you have shin splints, it may also be a sign that some other part of your legs or body is weaker than it should be.  The shins end up doing more work than they should causing pain that takes over…

Most basic foot issues can easily be fixed for the general population, but if you have diabetes, something even as minor as dry skin can cause you extra pain (and footache!) Here are a few common issues for diabetics to watch out for. Neuropathy – Diabetic neuropathy is when your nerves are damaged by the high…

Sometimes our lower leg (calves and shins) feel pain or achiness for reasons that aren’t obvious. What are some of the most common reasons for lower leg pain? Injury – One of the most obvious reasons for lower leg pain is injury. Whether it’s minor or major, get evaluated by a doctor right away to make…