Shins
When I walk or run after about 3-5 minutes my shins hurt. Are the braces the best thing to use for this?
Which one would help? And should I consult my physician about this? Thanks
re: brown freckles around ankles
hi doc I just read one of your posts about the brown freckles around ankles. Well I have that also. In your post you said something about heredity, can you explain.
Also I am a chef and spend up to 12 hours a day on my feet, are the frckles bad? Because I really don’t see the need in wearing stockings if this thing is not a risk to my health. thank you Eddie
Unbearable toe cramps & discomfort! Please help!
I am 26 yrs old, with no adverse medical conditions, and I only take a decongestant (Entex) regularly- otherwise, no meds.
I have started having a cramping feeling in my feet at different times of the day it is far worst in my right foot than my left.
It seems to originate in my big toes and goes up the tops of my feet, and I have to flex and curl them repeatedly to try to get some relief.
In my right foot, it spreads out to my other toes, too, and although massage and soaking in warm water seem to help a little, the feeling rarely goes away completely and inevitably comes back.
It’s getting to the point to where I can’t wear shoes besides flip-flops (even though it’s 35 degrees here right now) and it seems to be getting worse.
Can anyone offer some advice to help me???
Please???
excercises for drop foot
I need some excersise for a 73 year old male who has drop foot. He won’t go to a physical therapist due to the money problems. Can you give some excercies that he can do to help improve his foot. He is going in to get a brace soon thanks
Read MoreAchilles Tendon
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I suffer from achilled tendonitis. I run alot but have stoppped for about three weeks. I ran today and again feel the pain in my left foot. I take cataflam and it feels better. Is there a support that will help me get back to running? Thanks
Read More9 year old boy pronantes and pigeon toes right foot
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My 9 year old boy pronates his right foot and walks pigeon-toed on it also.
I don’t know if it has gotten worse or if we are just now noticing it.
The inside edge of his shoe just below the ankle is worn, although he clearly doesn’t pronate enough to walk on his ankles.
Also, the part of the shoe the covers the upper inside edge of his big toe is the first to wear through.
The bottom inside edge of his shoe is clearly worn.
He sometimes complains that his right knee hurts after walking moderately long distances.
Should we be concerned?
Thanks for your input.
Medial Ligament Strain??
Four days ago I was thrown from one of my horses. This horse was pinched severely by the tack so this incident was totally unexpected. I had no time to prepare and fell face first. The L side of my body is severely bruised but most of the impact was on the knee. I already had pain in this knee upon dismount, now the pain is unbearable. I cannot straighten my L leg and can bear only minimal weight. I am using a crutch and a brace. The ER took x-rays and said nothing was broken but offered no further advice. My pain meds are almost gone…the pain is a slight bit improved but swelling on the inside and top of the knee is still present. What should I be doing and should I consult with a professional for further eval, treatment, etc. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.
Read MoreAchilleron Brace question
Does the Achillero achilles tendon brace flex the foot and legnthen the tendon or does it just provide no pressure on the tendon? I’m looking for a neoprene-like night splint that is non obstructive while sleeping. Any resource ideas?
Thanks Michele
lower back pain
after I sit or lay my lower back hurts so bad I can hardly stand. Once standing for a while it loosens up where I can work, squat and bend with out much pain, I did work in an attic last weehend and did a lot of bendind and squating. Would this be muscular or spinal and what should I take for the pain
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