You notice an enlarged, painful big toe. It could be gout. Gorged on wine and steak? The painful aftermath could be gout, a type of arthritis that often affects the Read more

"Many people over the age of 40 have some unhealthy foot hygiene habits," says Bruce Pinker, DPM, a foot and ankle surgeon at Progressive Foot Care in New York City. Read more

Like many other foot issues, plantar fasciitis and other types of arch pain can come from two primary sources, says Maggie Fournier, DPM, a sports podiatrist in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, and Read more

The feet control where we walk or run, but they can also have an effect on our knees, hips, and lower back. In the same vein, parts of our legs Read more

Podiatrist Marisha Stawiski, DPM points to three small studies that conclude heels, in particular, can create many hip, knee, and other lower-extremity issues. “In the foot alone,” she says, “there Read more