Craig Payne

Haglund's deformity, often called "pump bump," is a bony enlargement on the posterior superior aspect of the calcaneus (heel bone) where the Achilles tendon inserts. This condition frequently leads to...

Haglunds deformity is a painful problem that occurs at the back of the heel bone. The bone at the back of the heel bone is enlarged and rubbing from the shoes makes it painful. A bursitis may develop...

Pain in the big toe joint of the foot is often due to osteoarthritis. This often is called hallux rigidus. There are many different disorders of the big toe joint that could cause pain, with gout...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations in the legs with an irresistible urge to move them. These symptoms commonly occur in the late afternoon...

Calcaneal apophysitis, commonly known as Sever's disease, is a prevalent pediatric orthopedic condition characterized by inflammation of the growth plate at the back of the heel bone, or calcaneus...

Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks the wall of its own small intestines. This inflammatory reaction is trigged by the ingestion of gluten. The eating of gluten triggers a...

Dyslexia is a common learning and reading disorder that can affect 5% or more of children and can sometimes get through to adulthood before being diagnosed. Typically, those with dyslexia have...

Foot odor, medically known as **bromodosis**, is a common issue affecting millions of people. It occurs when bacteria on the skin break down sweat, producing an unpleasant smell—often described as...

The thyroid gland in our necks is responsible for secreting the thyroid hormone which regulates a number of processes in the body. For any number of reasons that gland may be overactive or underactive...

Parkinson’s disease is a relatively common disorder of the nervous system that is due to damage to the nerve cells in a part of the brain that produces dopamine. Dopamine is a chemical that is needed...

The pursuit of knowledge is a fundamental human endeavor, with science acting as the most reliable framework for understanding the natural world. Its rigor, self-correction, and reliance on empirical...

Ball of foot pain, medically referred to as metatarsalgia, is a common condition characterized by discomfort or pain in the area just below the toes, where the metatarsal bones connect to the toes...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in the elderly with the risk of getting it doubling every 10 years after age of 65. It is a miserable and relentless neurodegenerative disorder...

Foot orthotics are used by health professionals to help treat a lot of different types of foot disorders. They get used to support the foot and also to get pressure from different areas of the foot...

Bunions, medically known as hallux valgus, are a common foot deformity characterized by a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe. This condition occurs when the big toe deviates toward the...