Gout

shop-mgr2022-12-29T15:35:48+08:00 Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when uric acid (created when your body when breaks down purines, an organic compound found in certain types of food) builds up within your blood and causes joint inflammation. There are two different types of Gout. Acute gout: Gout that typically affects only one joint. Chronic Gout: repeated episodes of pain and inflammation. In many cases this type of Gout involves more than one joint. WHAT CAUSES GOUT? Gout is caused by an excess amount of uric acid within the body. Typically found in foods such as liver, dried beans, and peas, uric acid is created...

Haglund’s Deformity

shop-mgr2022-12-29T15:32:32+08:00 Haglund's Deformity, also known as 'pump bump', happens when a bump develops on the back of the heel bone. The condition can then be aggravated by the wearing of tight shoes. The pressure from the back of the shoe causes the bump to rub and irritate the soft tissue between the bump and the shoe leading to inflammation and pain. WHAT CAUSES HAGLUND'S DEFORMITY? Haglund's Deformity occurs when a bump on the back of the heel bone rubs against the soft tissue surrounding the Achilles tendon and causes irritation leading to calluses and swelling (Bursitis). High arches Tight Achilles tendon Wearing high heels Supination HOW DO I...

Hallux Limitus Rigidus

shop-mgr2022-12-29T15:27:11+08:00 Hallux Limitus and Hallux Rigidus involve the joint that is located at the base of the big toe and causes pain and stiffness in the big toe. Being a progressive condition, the toe will become increasingly harder to bend over time. Hallux refers to the big toe. Limitus refers to a decrease in motion of the joint (the early stage) and Rigidus referes to a joint that is rigid with very little to no movement (the later stage). Hallux Rigidius is actually a form of degenerative arthritis. WHAT CAUSES HALLUX LIMITUS RIGIDUS? Common causes of Hallux Limitus Rigidus include: Faulty function and structural abnormalities of the foot that lead to osteoarthritis in...

Hallux Valgus

shop-mgr2022-12-29T15:23:24+08:00 Hallux Valgus occurs when the big toe starts to deviate inward and a bump begins to develop on the inside of the big toe over the metatarsal bone. This condition is the process which develops into a bunion. The tissues surrounding the joint then tend to become swollen and tender. WHAT CAUSES HALLUX VALGUS? Although Hallux Valgus and bunions are generally hereditary, shoe wear can cause abnormal pressure or rubbing which can lead to bunion development. HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE HALLUX VALGUS? WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HALLUX VALGUS? Shift of the big toe inward toward other toes. Irritated skin around the bunion...

Heel Spurs

shop-mgr2022-12-29T15:21:00+08:00 A heel spur is an abnormal growth of bone that can form on the heel (calcaneus bone). Heels spurs can grow on the back of the heel or underneath the heel behind the sole of the foot. Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis are often thought to be the same, and although they are related, they are different conditions. WHAT CAUSES HEEL SPURS? Heel pain and spurs can occur when the plantar fascia ligament that stretches from the heel to the ball of the foot becomes inflamed. The plantar fascia ligament also support the arch of the foot. Calcium deposits can form over...