Foot Care Blog

People suffer from infected feet for a wide variety of reasons. Bacteria might have infiltrated a wound, you might have been in contact with a fungus or virus, or you could have developed a problem due to an ingrown toenail or a blister. Although a regular foot...

A neuroma, also called a pinched nerve or a nerve tumour, is a painful condition of the foot caused by the growth of benign tissue in between the third and fourth toes. Patients might feel a tingling sensation, burning, or numbness in their toes and the ball of the...

One of the most common causes of ankle pain is arthritis in the foot. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to reduce your painful symptoms, such as wearing supportive shoes, doing low-impact exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight. At Motion Foot...

Foot pain can be an extremely debilitating condition, especially for active people. If you've been suffering from painful symptoms for a while, you might wonder whether it's time to see your specialist in Kelowna, BC or Victoria, BC. While many foot conditions can be...

If you've ever had plantar fasciitis, a condition that causes significant heel pain, you know how debilitating it is. You have trouble walking more than a few steps, and every time you move, you feel pain. Usually, fasciitis goes away on its own, but if you've tried...

Most people experience big toe pain at some point in life. There are many reasons why your toe might hurt. Some of them, such as an ingrown toenail or a fracture, are temporary, and they usually go away after a one-time intervention. Others, like bunions and...

The tissues in your foot can get infected, either as a result of an accident, because of a pre-existing condition like diabetes, or due to a fungus. Once you contract a foot infection, it can be extremely hard to get rid of. While some infections are harmless, others...

A plantar wart is a growth on the bottom of your foot caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). It is usually circular or oval in appearance, and there might be just one or several. Because the foot bears a lot of pressure, the wart might start to grow inwards...

Arthritis is a painful and potentially debilitating condition that can affect various joints in your body. When it's present in the feet, it can prevent you from walking and completing your normal daily activities. Here in Kelowna, BC and Victoria, BC, we treat...