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January 11, 2013There are many causes of pain in the low back and one of the least common is a condition called ankylosing spondylitis. This is a type of arthritis the primarily affects the spine, but does eventually affect most of the joints in the body. It can take many years to get a diagnosis as it Continue reading →
Staff January 4, 2013A rupture of the Achilles tendon occurs in those who are at rick for it and simultaneously dorsiflex the foot and extend the knee. As the calf muscles and Achilles tendon cross both these joints, both these motions happening at the same time put a great load on the Achilles and if its is at Continue reading →
Staff December 28, 2012Chilblains occur in the winter and are the result of an abnormal response of the micro-circulation to changes in temperature. They are not due to poor circulation as many people with good circulation can get them. They are also not really due to the cold, but are more due to when a cold foot is Continue reading →
Staff December 14, 2012Over a century ago a practice in China started to end. This practice involved the very tight binding of young girls feet to stop them growing. This was a painful and tortuous process, but was done as a smaller foot was considered more erotic and a higher price could then be demanded for a bride Continue reading →