The balls of the feet, also known as the metatarsils, often bear excessive weight pressure during walking or exercising. It is common for the joints that surround the metatarsils to become painful and inflamed. This pain can be treated with Flexstat.

The term for pain under the ball of the foot is called "metatarsalgia" and can have many different causes from a torn ligament responsible for stabilizing the toe, to an injured nerve, an inflammed joint or even a stress fracture. The only way to find out what is causing your metatarsalgia, is it to have it evaluated by a podiatrist. There are many people with flat feet who never have a problem with their feet. See similar questions...

No, TUF-FOOT will not produce injury if it gets in the mouth. The quick drying formula dissipates quickly and any remaining residue is innocuous. If a large quantity were directly ingested then you should seek medical attention immediately. See similar questions...

Ski boots are made for the average foot. Since few, if any, people have an ???average' foot, reality does not always meet expectations. We will personally fit you. Tell us if you have a pronation, supination or any other foot issue. We can often add fitting aids to make your foot more ???average'. If you use orthotics, have us fit your boot with them. See similar questions...

I can't wait to kick my shoes off when I get home." If practitioners had a dollar for every time they have had to answer this question then they would be very rich people, indeed. Believe it or not the amount of body energy required to stand still is greater than walking and running. Some people suffer from a lack of circulation moving through the lower extremity and this coupled with gravity, draws body fluids downwards towards the ankles. See similar questions...

You're less likely to blink when you look at a monitor, so your eyes can become dry and irritated. Read about how to minimize eye irritation. Some people worry about the radiation, but computer monitors emit levels of radiation that are considerably lower than the maximum allowed for safety, according to a study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). NIOSH compared the maximum radiation levels in a group of monitors with the safety standards. See similar questions...

Some people experience a mild discomfort during initial break-in. Break-in time can take up to two weeks in some cases, but usually much less time for most people. If your feet are uncomfortable, remove the orthotics for about half an hour, then re-insert. The golf ball exercise is a simple way to speed the adaptation process. Sit with a golf ball under your bare foot. See similar questions...

No. As stated in several articles in both Practical Sailor and Cruising World, the steps "hold your feet firmly without pinching them". This is do to the webbing reinforcing piece in each step, and to the 2 batten stiffeners which provide additional support to the top adjacent steps. See similar questions...

Orthotics can help heel pain, arch pain, shin pain, ankle pain, knee pain, toe cramps, lower back pain, callouses and forefoot pain. Custom foot orthotics can help relieve many different types of foot pain that are caused by biomechanical problems. Coming in for a no charge assessment will determine whether orthotics will help or not. See similar questions...

Foot and ankle pain is never normal. “Pain” is the body’s way of letting us know something is wrong. If you are having any type of pain, you should discuss it with the doctor. Often, foot or ankle pain can be alleviated relatively quickly and easily, sometimes in just one visit. See similar questions...

Yes, it is important to wear both, so that both foundation structures can be optimally aligned. Feet walk the dance of life, by balancing their steps together. See similar questions...

Nerve damage. One problem is damage to nerves in your legs and feet. With damaged nerves, you might not feel pain, heat, or cold in your legs and feet. A sore or cut on your foot may get worse because you do not know it is there. This lack of feeling is caused by nerve damage, also called diabetic neuropathy (ne-ROP-uh-thee). It can lead to a large sore or infection. Poor blood flow. The second problem happens when not enough blood flows to your legs and feet. See similar questions...

School begins at 8:20 a.m. Students who arrive late for must wait in the reception area until morning meeting is concluded. School ends at 3:10 p.m. See similar questions...

Your vehicle will remain at our rafting center, and our free shuttle buses will take you to and from the river. At the Hudson River, your trip ends at the rafting center, so no bus shuttle is required. See similar questions...

How long to expect the fungus to die and feet to improve given normal one toe infection of athlete's foot. See similar questions...

Production often depends on the sewer section size, location and the proximity to one another. On an average day with good weather, we can treat approximately 6,500 feet. See similar questions...