Foot Pain Blog

Written By: Chloe Wilson BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy
Reviewed By: FPE Medical Review Board

The Foot Pain Blog is my mini-journal about ankle, toe and foot pain. It lets you know about:

1) New web pages on foot-pain-explored.com
2) New videos added to foot-pain-explored.com
3) New product reviews added eg for different braces
4) Recommended products on sale
5) New articles of interest relating to foot pain

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Feb 28, 2024

Posterior Tibial Tendonitis: Causes & Treatment - Foot Pain Explored

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Posterior tibial tendonitis is a common cause of inner foot pain and flat feet. Causes, symptoms & treatment options for tibialis posterior tendonitis explained

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Feb 28, 2024

Os Trigonum Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Os Trigonum Syndrome causes foot pain behind the ankle, usually after an injury. Find out about the common causes, symptoms & treatment options of Os Trigonum

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Feb 28, 2024

Tibialis Anterior Tendonitis: Causes & Treatment

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Tibialis anterior tendonitis is a common cause of pain at the front of the ankle. Find out about the causes, symptoms & treatment of anterior tibial tendonitis

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Feb 20, 2024

Lump On Top Of Foot: Common Causes & Treatment

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A lump on top of foot may be caused by bone damage, benign growths, arthritis or inflammation. Find out about the common causes of a bump on top of the foot

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Jan 25, 2024

Bunion Splint: Find The Best Style For You - Foot Pain Explored

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Compare bunion splint styles and read user reviews. Includes bunion regulators and night splints. Helps delay, prevent or improve recovery from bunion surgery.

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Jan 23, 2024

Yoga Toe & Toe Stretchers - Find The Best Ones For You

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Toe stretchers like the Yoga Toe are a great way to relieve foot pain especially at the end of the day. Compare brands & read reviews to find the best for you

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Nov 23, 2023

Pedal Piezogenic Papules: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Pedal piezogenic papules are small lumps that form around the heels when you are standing. Find out about the common causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatments

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Nov 16, 2023

Accessory Navicular Bone Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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An accessory navicular is a small, extra bone found in the inner foot found in around 10% of the population. Irritation leads to inflammation & inner foot pain

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Nov 14, 2023

Sesamoiditis Foot Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Sesamoiditis foot is an overuse tendonitis injury that commonly affects runners and dancers. Find out about causes, diagnosis & treatment of sesamoiditis foot pain.

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Nov 08, 2023

Hallux Rigidus: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Hallux Rigidus, aka stiff big toe, is arthritis of the joint at the base of the big toe. Find out about the common causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

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Nov 02, 2023

Common Causes of Foot Pain & How To Treat Them

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Learn all about the common causes of foot pain and ankle injuries and how best to treat them. Includes injuries, tendonitis, swelling and plantar fasciitis.

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Nov 02, 2023

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome: Causes & Treatment Of Shin Splints

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Medial tibial stress syndrome, aka shin splints, is an overuse injury causing lower leg pain. Find out about the causes, symptoms, treatment & prevention ofMTSS

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May 23, 2023

Pain On Inside Of Foot: Causes & Treatment For Inner Side Of Foot Pain

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Pain on the inside of the foot is a common problem affecting the foot arch. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment options for inner arch foot pain.

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May 17, 2023

Foot Pain In The Morning: Causes & Treatment

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Five common causes of foot pain in the morning are plantar fasciitis, arthritis, tendonitis, bone spurs & stress fractures. Learn how to treat morning foot pain.

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May 12, 2023

Ball Of Foot Pain: Causes & Treatment - Foot Pain Explored

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Ball of foot pain is a common problem, often caused by metatarsalgia, Morton's neuroma, stress fractures or sesamoiditis. Find out how to treat pain in ball of foot.

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May 10, 2023

Gastrocnemius Muscle: Anatomy & Injuries - Foot Pain Explored

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The gastrocnemius muscle is the most powerful of the calf muscles. Find out about the calf muscle function and location and how to treat gastrocnemius pain

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Apr 19, 2023

Pain on Top of Foot: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Pain on top of the foot is often caused by extensor tendonitis, stress fractures, injuries, exercise or tight footwear. Find out about the causes & treatments.

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Mar 15, 2023

Lump On Heel Of Foot: Causes & Treatment Of Heel Bumps

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A lump on the heel of the foot is a common problem which may or may not be painful. Find out about common causes of bumps on the heel and how to treat them

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Mar 09, 2023

Yellow Toenails: Causes & Treatment - Foot Pain Explored

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Yellow toenails may be caused by anything from a fungal infection to nail varnish staining. Find out about common causes & treatment options for yellow nails.

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Mar 09, 2023

Heel Pain Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Foot Pain Explored

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Common heel pain causes include plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, bursitis and bone spurs. Find out what causes foot heel pain and how to treat it.

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