A plantar callus can form on the bottom your foot because of frequent friction and pressure. Soaking your foot in warm water and applying moisturizer or inserting shoe pads can help, but you may want ...

Danielle McNeil, D.P.M., is a board-certified podiatrist who has practiced in both private and hospital clinics. You can use salicylic acid to treat and remove plantar warts at home. Cryotherapy uses ...

Some plantar warts will go away naturally. Others may require at-home or medical treatments, such as applying salicylic acid to “burn” off the wart, or liquid nitrogen to “freeze” off the wart.

Often described as a throbbing pain that strikes the meat of the heel and radiates outward, plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot conditions in the U.S. Roughly 2 million Americans suffer ...

“Insoles can be very helpful for plantar fasciitis as they are designed to help dissipate the pressure points on the bottom of the foot, provide more support, and even provide cushion,” said Dr. Mark ...

Those who deal with plantar fasciitis know the foot condition is no walk in the park. The sharp pains, heel tenderness, and stiff muscles might cause you to pause your regular exercise routine and ...

If you ask anyone who’s experienced plantar fasciitis, they’ll likely tell you that this condition will have you searching for something — anything — to make the pain in your foot go away. Sharp, ...

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels, PT, DPT, CLT Key Takeaways Stretching the calf muscles can ease plantar fasciitis ...

The arrival of sweater weather means refreshing your wardrobe—including swapping out your summer walking sandals for a stylish pair of fall boots. But if you suffer from plantar fasciitis, it can be ...

Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that affects the sole of the foot. People can use stretching exercises and self-massage to relieve pain and inflammation. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the ...

A day’s work won’t do itself and a hike won’t walk its own miles just because you’re dealing with foot discomfort caused by plantar fasciitis. That’s why I spoke with podiatrist, surgeons and foot ...

If left untreated, plantar fasciitis can make even the simplest everyday movements surprisingly painful. While rest, ice and stretching helps manage the discomfort, the right footwear also makes a big ...