When you think of osteoporosis or its precursor osteopenia, you might think of it as a problem for your spine or ribs or hips, but osteoporosis can also affect your feet.

One of the approaches that board-certified podiatrists use in the treatment of chronic foot pain is the prescription of custom orthotics for cushioning and support.

Ankle-foot orthotics, or AFOs, are braces worn at the ankle that encompass some or all of the foot.

Flat feet is a foot condition in which the arch of the foot either drops or is never developed.

Bad foot support can cause pain or discomfort in the lower back, hips, knees, neck, and shoulder.

As the strongest tendon in the human body, the Achilles tendon connects heel of the foot to the calf and lower leg muscles. The Achilles tendon serves to facilitate movement that involves the legs such as walking and running.

One of the main causes of heel pain is a condition known as plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that extends along the bottom of the foot, from the toe to the bottom of the heel.

Cracked heels are a problem for those who are athletic, who may walk a lot, and who have dry skin especially.

Stress fractures in the foot and ankle happen when muscles become weak due to too much or too little use.

Blisters are a common ailment of people who wear shoes that are either too tight or rubbed up against their feet in the wrong way while wearing them.

If you have a plantar wart you may notice some pain when standing, or just some tenderness on the sole of your foot. You will be able to see a fleshy wart, unless it has grown into the foot behind a callus.

For many people, toenail fungus can be not only unsightly but also embarrassing. The condition is frustrating as it can be very persistent and difficult to get rid of.

When non-invasive procedures fail to help with issues pertaining to the foot, sometimes foot surgery may be necessary.

Poor blood circulation in the feet and legs is often caused by peripheral artery disease (PAD), which is usually the result of a build up of plaque in the arteries.

Although rheumatoid arthritis actually attacks multiple bones and joints throughout the entire body, ninety percent of people who actually develop this condition usually do so in the foot or ankle area.

An ingrown toenail is caused when a toenail grows sideways into the bed of the nail, causing pain and swelling. Sometimes this can become infected causing drainage and may become serious.

Sever's disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a medical condition that causes heel pain in one or both feet of children during the period when their feet are growing.

Gout, typically found in diabetic patients, is an unusually painful form of arthritis caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the bloodstream.

Corns are circular or cone-shaped and are commonly found on the feet where there are areas of pressure or friction, such as on the little toe where it may rub against shoes or on the ball of the foot.

Ankle sprains can be quite the painful experience. Often times the injured person will experience limited mobility, swelling, and, depending on the severity, discoloration of the skin.