Foot health articles and discussion. Registration is required to post messages. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:39:54 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:39:54 +0000 Foot Health Forum https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?forums/articles.3/ Fri, 28 May 2021 18:25:11 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/what-type-of-socks-do-you-wear.99374/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/what-type-of-socks-do-you-wear.99374/ invalid@example.com (thedtpkid) thedtpkid seamless diabetic socks for comfort and a smooth interior. Sometimes during travelling, I wear compression socks to help with swelling.

A few brands that I have tried already are Aetrex, EcoSox and the Extra Wide Sock Company. Please share your experiences with your favorite pair...

What Type of Socks do you Wear]]> 7 Fri, 28 May 2021 18:22:40 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/foot-pain.123845/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/foot-pain.123845/ invalid@example.com (Elvira) Elvira 13 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 05:19:08 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/chilblains.3059/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/chilblains.3059/ invalid@example.com (Admin) Admin
Chilblains appear...

Chilblains]]> 3 Thu, 02 May 2019 10:25:12 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/barefoot-running.119346/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/barefoot-running.119346/ invalid@example.com (Admin) Admin
Barefoot Running]]> 5 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:38:04 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/the-diabetic-foot.119558/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/the-diabetic-foot.119558/ invalid@example.com (Admin) Admin
The Diabetic Foot]]> 1 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 11:39:22 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/cracked-heels.113/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/cracked-heels.113/ invalid@example.com (Admin) Admin Cracked heels
Cracked heels are a very common foot problem, often referred to as heel fissures. They are caused by dry skin and made more complicated if the skin around the edge of the heel is thick. They can be painful to stand on and the skin can bleed.

Some people tend to have a naturally dry skin that makes the skin easy to crack. The thickened dry skin (callus) around the heel that is more likely to crack is often due to mechanical factors that increase pressures in that area...

Cracked heels]]> 33 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 23:13:15 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/chilblains-are-the-pain-of-my-life-right-now.122912/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/chilblains-are-the-pain-of-my-life-right-now.122912/ invalid@example.com (Sarah Kay) Sarah Kay Wed, 19 Oct 2016 01:39:01 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/impacts-of-ankylosing-spondylitis-on-the-foot.119281/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/impacts-of-ankylosing-spondylitis-on-the-foot.119281/ invalid@example.com (Admin) Admin
Impacts of Ankylosing Spondylitis on the Foot]]> 1 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 14:12:43 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/please-advise-or-suggestions-welcome.104735/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/please-advise-or-suggestions-welcome.104735/ invalid@example.com (Deez) Deez
Hi once again. I am experiencing ongoing trouble concerning my left big toe. First, awhile back the nail became impossible to trim, as it hardened and kept growing thicker and thicker. (still is too). Then, I experienced shooting sharp pains brought on suddenly while I was laying down, traveling up my leg also.
It soon subsided, and I just let it go. Then, this morning upon waking, I was experiencing terribly sharp pains in my big toe, as if needles were...

Please advise!...or suggestions welcome]]> 3 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 04:50:51 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/chinese-foot-binding.119475/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/chinese-foot-binding.119475/ invalid@example.com (Admin) Admin
Chinese Foot Binding]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 02:53:06 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/austin-bunionectomy.119327/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/austin-bunionectomy.119327/ invalid@example.com (Admin) Admin
Austin Bunionectomy]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2015 05:28:13 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/the-new-metarun-running-shoe-from-asics.119318/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/the-new-metarun-running-shoe-from-asics.119318/ invalid@example.com (Admin) Admin Asics is one of the most well-known and widely used running shoes available. Like every running shoe brand they will continue to innovate to maintain that market leading standing. Asics have already got a wide range of running shoes with various models to try and meet the needs of a wide range of athletes. Each of those versions is often modified. Asics recently launched a brand new model to the range, the Metarun. Not much was...

The new Metarun Running Shoe from Asics]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:31:43 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/the-adidas-springblade.119248/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/the-adidas-springblade.119248/ invalid@example.com (Admin) Admin
The Adidas Springblade]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2015 03:20:36 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/the-accessory-navicular.119231/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/the-accessory-navicular.119231/ invalid@example.com (Admin) Admin
The Accessory Navicular]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2015 05:12:45 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/the-enko-running-shoes.119224/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/the-enko-running-shoes.119224/ invalid@example.com (Admin) Admin
This shoe has mechanical spring loaded sections that are incorporated into the midsole. This design provides the athletic shoe with an increase of cushioning and energy return. This is alleged to help increase...

The Enko Running Shoes]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2015 06:58:59 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/the-abductory-twist.119219/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/the-abductory-twist.119219/ invalid@example.com (Admin) Admin
There are a number of explanations for this abductory twist. The first is that since the foot is pronating (moving inwards at the ankle) this is trying to internally...

The Abductory Twist]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2015 06:54:21 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/plantar-fasciitis.119218/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/plantar-fasciitis.119218/ invalid@example.com (Admin) Admin


Plantar fasciitis is a problem of the plantar fascia...

Plantar Fasciitis]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:28:41 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/is-barefoot-running-a-good-thing.17587/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/is-barefoot-running-a-good-thing.17587/ invalid@example.com (Admin) Admin running shoe.

Those who advocate running barefoot can be divided into two camps:

1) Those that do it in moderation as part of a balanced running training program
2) Those that use it as a philosophy that underpins their running.

To quote this on...

Is barefoot running a good thing?]]> 11 Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:03:39 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/help-planter-fasciitis.96407/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/help-planter-fasciitis.96407/ invalid@example.com (smithbaker101) smithbaker101 She is working as a waiter in the hotel and most of time she stand up in the hotel.
One day she got out of the bed and suddenly pain in her left foot. and whole day she has panic and intolerable.
I do not know what to do next?
Please help me to get rid out of it.]]> 4 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 17:14:03 +0000 https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/what-is-that-pain-in-your-foot-is-it-morton%E2%80%99s-neuroma.106506/ https://foot-health-forum.com/index.php?threads/what-is-that-pain-in-your-foot-is-it-morton%E2%80%99s-neuroma.106506/ invalid@example.com (mark6622) mark6622 Morton’s neuroma. Often, this condition causes you to feel as if a rock is stuck in your shoe, your sock is bunched up, or something is poking you in the ball of the foot.

Many people will have different experiences of Morton’s neuroma pain. To some, it will feel like they are walking on a twisted bit of sock, and some express pain when walking over a...

What is that pain in your foot? Is it Morton’s neuroma?]]>