Shani Niess

Common Foot Problems

Entries from 2015-01-01 to 1 year

What Causes Hammertoes

Overview There are two different types. Flexible Hammer toe. These are less serious because they can be diagnosed and treated while still in the developmental Hammer toe stage. They are called flexible hammertoes because they are still mov…

How To Cure Bunions

Overview Hallux valgus, often referred to as "a bunion," is a deformity of the big toe. The toe tilts over towards the smaller toes and a bony lump appears on the inside of the foot. (A bony lump on the top of the big toe joint is usually …

Pain In The Arch All You Need To Learn

Overview One of those often-painful soft tissue that attaches to heel spurs at the bottom of the foot is called "plantar fascia". Fascia, located throughout the body, is a fibrous connective tissue similar to a ligament. You can see fascia…

Feet Arch Pain Running

Overview Pes planus is the scientific term that describes low arch or "flat" feet. As podiatric physicians, we are very interested not only in structure but also in function of the feet. While very few people have 20-20 vision, it is also …