All Posts Tagged Tag: ‘bunions’

What Is Causing My Bunion?

Colorado Springs Bunions – Causes: If you have noticed a bony bump at the base of your big toe, you may have a bunion. Bunions, also known as Hallux valgus, can exist on the joints of smaller toes as well, and are called bunionettes. Bunions form on the joint at the base of the big toe. They are caused by the …

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Barefoot Running and Bunions

A bunion is a deformity of the foot where the big toe points in towards the second toe and causes a bump on the inside edge of the toe. Bunions are painful and uncomfortable for anyone; however, this is especially true for very active people like runners. Research conducted at Harvard University suggests positive and beneficial outcomes for running barefoot …

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LINK: Fashion’s High Price: How Heels Damage the Body

Well, you can about imagine that when it comes to talking about the health and care of your feet, we’re not going to have much good to say about the wearing of high heels. Here’s a bit from a recent blog article from LiveScience that talk about how heels can be damaging to your body: Fashionable feet come at a …

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VIDEO: Bunions

Watch this video with podiatrist, Kerry E. Berg, DPM, to learn about Colorado Springs bunion treatment at Intermountain Foot & Ankle: Board-certified Colorado Springs Podiatry Get relief from foot and ankle pain. Kerry E. Berg, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist (foot doctor) at Intermountain Foot & Ankle Associates, P.C. in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Berg has also obtained her certification …

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