What causes a person to walk on the outside of your foot?
Supination is usually a result of an inherited problem with the structure of your foot. In other words, it may run in families. Supination may also be caused by weakness in certain muscles of your foot, ankle, and leg.
How do I stop my toe from spreading?
This may include:
- Strapping the toes (we use a special cross strap for plantar plate tears)
- Padding to temporarily alleviate pressure from the affected toes.
- Orthotics to correct any biomechanical or alignment issues that may have contributed to the tear, as well as off-loading the painful structures.
What is hallux rigidus?
Hallux (big toe) limitus (stiffness) starts out as a stiff big toe. Over time, this develops into hallux rigidus (inability to bend), a condition where the big toe’s ability to move is severely limited and may be “frozen” and unable to move at all.
What part of foot is forefoot?
The forefoot consists of your toe bones, called phalanges, and metatarsal bones, the long bones in your feet. Phalanges connect to metatarsals at the ball of the foot by joints called phalange metatarsal joints.
What do you need to know about colon spasms?
Colon Spasms 1 Overview. A colon spasm is a spontaneous and sudden contraction of the muscles in your colon. 2 The severity of colon spasm symptoms can vary from person… 3 Causes of colon spasms. Colon spasms are typically a symptom of an underlying health condition. 4 Treatment options. Treatment for colon spasms is aimed…
What are the symptoms of a large polyp in the colon?
Pain. A large colon polyp can partially obstruct your bowel, leading to crampy abdominal pain.
How can a doctor tell if you have a perforation in the colon?
If your doctor suspects a bowel perforation, she can order tests to confirm her suspicion. A simple abdominal X-ray may show gas outside the colon but is not often diagnostic.
What are the signs and symptoms of colon cancer?
Signs and symptoms of colon cancer include: A persistent change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool. Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool.