Bunions affect 23%[1] of 18-65-year-olds and 36% of over-65s. Medically defined, bunions are bony protrusions at the big toe metatarsophalangeal joint, commonly caused by hallux valgus. Due to inflammation and joint misalignment, swelling, redness, and severe pain are common. Consequently, bunions make walking, standing, and wearing shoes uncomfortable, limiting everyday activities. Chronic pain and stride changes may cause calluses, bursitis, and hammertoes. Along these lines, bunion toe correctors help relieve pain and...

Athletes and manual laborers often get tendonitis (a tendon inflammation). Tennis, golf, and jogging may cause elbow and Achilles tendinitis due to repeated stress on tendons. Similarly, tendonitis may affect the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and knee in non-athletic settings due to repeated motions or inadequate ergonomics. Tendonitis may heal without medical intervention if appropriately treated. Rest, ice, and avoiding aggravators are key. Strengthening and stretching may help heal and prevent...

A typical day often involves hustling around to complete our tasks. But when you suddenly experience pain at the top of your foot, even standing straight can become a challenge. This can leave you wondering, "Why does the top of my foot hurt?" The pain might result from a sudden injury or overexertion. The human foot is composed of a complex array of muscles, bones, joints, and numerous nerves that...

American football is a high-intensity sport with an extremely high possibility of physical confrontation among players. It demands peak levels of fitness, stamina, strength, agility, and strategic thinking from its players. Due to the busy nature of the game, athletes are always vulnerable to knee injuries as they push their bodies to the limit in pursuit of excellence. Beyond the immediate setback,  knee injuries also pose a long-term threat to...

Basketball is an intense sport where players make rapid sprints, sharp turns, and high jumps. While the pursuit of excellence makes basketball highly interesting, athletes also become injury-prone when they try to push their limits. Due to the intense foot play involved, the most common basketball injury is ankle sprain. Depending upon the severity of this injury, you might end up warming the benches for almost complete seasons instead of dominating the...

Basketball—a fast-paced, high-intensity sport that demands agility, speed, and strength. With the constant jumping, cutting, and landing, the risk of ankle injuries is ever-present. The necessity of ankle protection in basketball cannot be overstated, especially when considering the high incidence of such injuries among NBA players. Several NBA stars, including Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant, have suffered ankle injuries that have significantly impacted their careers, underscoring the...

Have you ever experienced ankle cracking when walking or rotating the joint? You are not alone. Ankle cracking is actually far more common than you think, and it is no cause for alarm unless you experience symptoms of pain and swelling along with the cracking. In addition to cracking, you may experience a slight snapping or popping sensation. Why does my ankle crack when I rotate it, you may ask?...

Ankle sprains can be quite a nuisance, which is why you googled how to heal an ankle sprain overnight, right? Here is a piece of sad news: there is a slim chance you'll heal in just one night. But the good news is that it is possible to treat a sprained ankle and recover it rapidly with a few treatments! With today's guide, we'll look at the different types of ankle sprains...