What’s happening at Foot Factor.

Discover what causes metatarsalgia (ball-of-foot pain), common symptoms and effective treatment options, including footwear changes and orthotics.

Discover the most common foot problems a podiatrist treats, including bunions, heel pain, ingrown toenails and sports injuries. Learn about treatment options and when to seek professional foot care.

Do your feet hurt when walking? Discover common causes of foot pain, from plantar fasciitis and unsuitable footwear to nerve problems. Learn how to relieve discomfort and when to seek professional podiatry care.

Why do bunions hurt, and what actually helps? See the real causes of bunion pain and which treatments work, from footwear changes to surgery.

Understand what causes Achilles tendinopathy, how it develops, and which treatments, from eccentric exercise to surgery, are backed by current evidence.

Feeling like there's a pebble in your shoe? Here are the real symptoms of Morton's neuroma and which treatments actually relieve the pain.

Overpronation happens when your foot rolls too far inward when walking or running, straining the arch, knees, and hips. Learn the symptoms, causes, and how gait analysis and orthotics can help.

High arches (pes cavus) can lead to instability, ankle sprains, and foot pain. Learn the symptoms, causes — from genetics to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease — and treatment options ranging from orthotics to surgery.

Flat feet (pes planus) can cause arch pain, uneven shoe wear, and gait changes. Learn the symptoms, common causes, and treatment options — from supportive footwear to custom orthotics and, in rare cases, surgery.

Heel pain first thing in the morning? Here's what causes plantar fasciitis, how to treat it at home, and when it's time to book a podiatrist.