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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Apr 24, 2025
Lump On Top Of Foot: Common Causes & Treatment
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 23, 2025
Pain on Top of Foot: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Pain on top of foot is often caused by extensor tendonitis, stress fractures, injuries, exercise or tight footwear. Find out about the causes & treatments.
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Jan 22, 2025
Tinea Pedis: Athlete's Foot. Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Tinea pedis, aka Athlete's Foot, is a common fungal infection causing an itchy, scaly rash on toes. Find out about symptoms & treatment for ringworm on foot.
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Jan 22, 2025
Why Are My Feet Red? Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Are your feet red? There are lots of things that can cause foot redness from allergic reactions to vascular problems. Find out about common causes of red feet.
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Jan 09, 2025
Foot Pain Symptoms & How To Treat Them - Foot Pain Explored
Foot pain symptoms can mean many different things. Here we look at what causes different foot symptoms and how to treat them so you can beat foot & ankle pain.
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Jan 08, 2025
Itchy Feet: Causes & Treatment
Itchy feet are a common problem caused by a whole range of things. Learn about common causes of foot itching aka pruritus, and how to treat & prevent itchy feet
Dec 09, 2024
Fifth Metatarsal Fracture: Types, Symptoms & Treatment
A fifth metatarsal fracture causes outer foot pain. Here we look at different types of fracture, symptoms, causes and treatment of a broken fifth metatarsal
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Dec 03, 2024
Dancers Fracture Foot: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A dancers fracture is a break in the fifth metatarsal causing outer foot pain. Find out about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment of dancer's fractures
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Nov 28, 2024
Pseudo Jones Fracture Symptoms & Treatment
A Pseudo Jones fracture, aka avulsion fracture foot, is where a small piece of bone is pulled off the 5th metatarsal base. Find out about the causes & treatment
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Nov 26, 2024
Jones Fracture Symptoms & Treatment
A Jones fracture is a break in the 5th metatarsal causing outer foot pain. Find out about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Jones Fractures.
Nov 21, 2024
Bump Or Lump On Foot: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
A bump or lump on foot is a common problem that can often be treated at home. Find out about common foot bumps and lumps, what causes them and how to treat them
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Nov 20, 2024
Plantar Warts & Verrucas: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Plantar warts are a common skin infection causing small, rough lumps to develop on the feet. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatment of verrucas.
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Nov 19, 2024
Hallux Rigidus: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
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 19, 2024
Heel Spur Treatment & Recovery - Foot Pain Explored
Top heel spur treatment options including exercises, shoe inserts, medication and surgery. Reduce the pain and inflammation associated with heel bone spurs.
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Nov 19, 2024
Heel Bone Spurs: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Foot Pain Explored
Heel bone spurs are a common problem resulting in pain either behind or underneath the heel. Find out about the causes, symptoms & treatment of heel bone spurs.
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Nov 19, 2024
Bone Spurs In Feet: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Bone spurs in feet are a common and often painful problem. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatment options for different types of foot bone spur pain.
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Nov 07, 2024
Hammer Toe: What Is It & How To Treat It
Hammer toe is a common toe deformity that causes the toe to bend abnormally into a "hammer" shape. Find out about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Nov 07, 2024
Claw Toe: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Claw toe is a common foot deformity where there is abnormal bending and curling of the toes. Find out about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and best treatments.
Oct 07, 2024
Mallet Toe, Hammer Toe & Claw Toe: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Mallet Toe, Hammer Toe and Claw Toe are where the toes bend into abnormal positions. Learn about the causes, symptoms & treatment options of toe deformities.
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Oct 03, 2024
Foot Pain When Walking: Causes & Treatment
Foot pain when walking is a common problem ranging from inflammation to injury. Find out about the common causes and how to stop your feet hurting when walking.
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