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Our Texas winters may be short, but they’re chilly enough to keep your toes out of sight and out of mind for months. But you should never stop taking care of your feet. Here’s how to handle them through winter’s unique challenges.

Playing sports makes you feel like a superhero. Then you twist your ankle and you’re down for the count. But adrenaline pumps you up, and you finish the game. Later, the ankle is swollen and painful. Did you break it? Or just sprain it?

You know you’ve “made it” when you feast on steak, lobster, red wine, and dessert every night -- and then suffer the excruciating pain of gout. Though gout has a reputation as a disease of high status, it significantly lowers your quality of life.

You don’t remember injuring yourself, but now the back of your heel hurts, and you can’t flex or point your foot. Certain sports and activities stress your Achilles tendon. Which of your favorite sports is actually your Achilles heel? Find out here.

You twisted your ankle a bit. You’re too active to slow down, so you try to ignore the pain. But your ankle could be sprained, and sprains can be serious. How can you tell if it’s just a twist or an actual sprain?

When you hear that you can get HPV in your feet, you think that someone’s pulling your leg. But the human papilloma virus (HPV) spreads easily through bare feet, creating tough callus-like patches on your foot called plantar warts.

Your bunion is getting bigger. Either that or your shoes are getting smaller. Well, you know it’s the bunion. Would changing to more practical shoes make your bunion go away? Unfortunately, it won’t.

You wish that you had more control over your arthritis pain, stiffness, and the side effects from taking pain medication. Wish granted: Natural remedies put pain relief back in your hands.

Your hammertoe isn’t just embarrassing, it’s starting to hurt. But you’ve avoided the podiatrist because you’re hoping the hammertoe will go away on its own. Bad news: It won’t. Good news: Caught early, hammertoes don’t need surgery.

The heel of your foot hurts -- a lot -- but especially when you get up in the morning or after you finish exercising or resting. The first few steps are excruciating and feel like you’re being stabbed in the foot. Could you have plantar fasciitis?

That leg pain you’re dealing with might not actually originate from your leg. If you’re ready to get rid of a limp and persistent pain, consider getting checked out for an Achilles tendon disorder.

Warts are not unusual or unique. Anyone can get them and they can appear on any part of your body, including your feet. Foot warts can be quite painful, yet you don’t have to suffer silently, as there are remedies to ease the pain.

A bunion is a bony protrusion that occurs on the outside of your foot at either the base of your big toe or pinky toe. Although bunions are often blamed on improper footwear, most are actually the result of poor foot structure you inherited.

An ACL tear can put you out of commission for weeks or months, and the road to recovery can be bumpy at best. Learn how your feet and ankles play a role in getting you through rehab faster and more efficiently.

Heel pain can take a big toll on your life and your comfort. When your heels hurt, even simple, daily routines can be painful. Some minor pain may respond to a little rest and ice. But there are times when seeing a doctor is the best option to prevent the

Multiple sprains can cause your ankles to weaken, making them more prone to future injuries. Here's how to prevent chronic ankle instability that can lead to falls, fractures, and other problems.

Painful ingrown toenails can affect anyone, and without prompt care, they can cause serious infections. These simple remedies might be all you need to relieve your symptoms and help your nail grow out normally.

Chronic ankle pain can take a major toll on your health and well-being. When conservative treatments aren’t relieving your symptoms, total ankle replacement could be an ideal solution.

If you have arthritis foot pain, it’s best to work with your doctor to control it as much as possible. There are several simple things you can do that can give you more control over that pain during the course of each day as well.

Bunions can cause a lot of pain, and in some cases, surgery can be the best option for finding relief. But more often than not, those symptoms can be eliminated without a surgical procedure, using one or more of these conservative treatment options.

Having physical therapy after your arthroscopic procedure plays an important role in helping you get back to doing the things you love. Here’s how therapy improves healing — and what to expect from your physical therapy regimen.

Are foot and ankle injuries taking you out of the game? Whether you're an athlete or not, healthy feet help you stay active. Don't let ankle sprains and fractures stop you. Here's how to select the perfect pair of athletic shoes for your unique feet.

Setting up your home in advance of your foot surgery helps tremendously in your recovery. Use these tips to have everything just right for you when you arrive home.

If arthritis has led to the loss of function and unbearable discomfort in your ankle, you may be a candidate for a total ankle replacement. Read on to learn what this surgery involves and whether it might be the answer for your ankle pain.

Commonly known as arch supports, orthotics are best known for helping people with foot pain, but that’s not all they’re good for. Of the many benefits custom orthotics provide, here are four that might surprise you.