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Because your feet are composed of so many different moving parts that are delicate and vulnerable, foot pain treatment isn’t always as cut and dried as other medical treatments.

Very often, children’s foot and ankle problems are apparent at birth, although mobility issues may not develop until your child starts walking. New parents are relieved to know there’s an expert available in New Jersey with answers to developmental and genetic questions involving your child’s feet.

When you twist your ankle and it starts to swell, you may have a sprained ankle that causes considerable pain and affects your mobility. There are many ways you can hurt your ankle, so seek a board-certified sprained ankle doctor to determine if it’s indeed sprained.

An ingrown toenail causes throbbing toe pain severe enough to cause you to limp. If it gets infected, the toe swells so that you can’t even wear your shoes. Don’t wait until the ingrown toenail becomes infected and requires treatment.

Plantar warts are highly contagious, as they commonly occur when a virus enters your body through an open wound on your foot. It’s best to get plantar warts treated by a professional to prevent the spread of the virus and spare yourself and your family from further complications.

Nearly one-quarter of all adult Americans under the age of 65 suffer from foot bunions. These bony bumps appear on the side of the big toe joint and often cause chronic pain and discomfort. For millions who already have some mobility issues, this adds another obstacle.

Toenail fungus is a common affliction. While older adults suffer more frequently, it can affect anyone, especially if you’re active in water sports or spend time in a community fitness center.

Most heel pain can be prevented by correcting any imbalances you have in your gait and wearing the right shoes for your activities. But sometimes, even when you do everything right, your foot gets injured, a tendon becomes inflamed or spurs develop in your heels.