SPEAKER: These three conditions
are often to blame
for a whole lot of foot pain.
About two million people have
plantar fasciitis, which makes
the bottom of your heel hurt.
It happens when the band
of tissue that links your heel
bone to the front of your foot
gets inflamed.
In lots of cases, there's
no clear reason why.
Another common culprit, corns.
These thick, hard bits of skin
usually show up on the tops
or sides of your toes,
and sometimes in between them.
Corns usually pop up when
repetitive movements stress
your toes with friction
or pressure.
Last, be on guard for a bunion.
Women are more likely than men
to get this bony bump
at the base of the big toe.
A big reason people get them,
narrow shoes that squeeze too
tight.
You may be able to ease the pain
by getting fitted for wider
shoes that give your toes
enough room.
Visit a podiatrist that can help
you understand the cause
of your pain.
