Causes of Foot Pain

There are many different ailments, both minor and major, or even health conditions that can affect our feet. One of the most common is known as plantar fasciitis.

There are many foot and lower leg conditions that can be assessed by a podiatrist or a doctor. Whether you need orthotic shoes or have another underlying health condition, here are 16 possible reasons your feet are tender.

Even though balance erodes quite naturally and gradually with age, there are several health conditions that can set your equilibrium off kilter as they affect another bodily system that helps maintain proper stability. We look into the 12 common and surprising conditions that can affect balance.

Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a highly contagious fungal skin infection that develops on the top outer layer of skin on the foot. The rash most commonly crops up in moist, dark areas between the toes (webbing) where air can’t promote healing. We look into the most common symptoms of athlete’s foot.