Foot Care Is Important To Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle

A very common health issue these days is foot pain. With longer workdays, and many jobs requiring people to be on their feet for a large portion of their work day, most of us will experience foot pain at one point or another in our lives. There are different types of foot pain that occurs in all places of the foot including the toes, ball, arch, instep, sole, heel, and ankle. As we age, the frequency and severity of foot pain generally increases such as ankle sprains and bone spurs.

The foot is divided into three main parts: forefoot, midfoot, and hindfoot. The forefoot is made up of the toes and the long bones that connect the toes to the foot, also referred to as metatarsals. The midfoot, more commonly referred to as the 'arch' of the foot, is comprised of five tarsal bones that are connected to the fore and hind foot with muscles and ligaments. The hindfoot, or as most refer to it , the "heel" and consists of three joints that connect the midfoot and ankle, including the heel bone. The treatment for each part of the foot depends on the condition and the techniques used by your podiatrist.