Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George disclosed to reporters after Thursday’s 111-107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets that he is playing through a foot injury. George said he has peroneal nerve ...

Dr. Peter H. Gott is a retired physician and the author of several books, including “Live Longer, Live Better,” “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet” and “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook,” which ...

You're more likely to have foot problems with diabetes because it can damage your nerves and lessen blood flow to your feet. The American Diabetes Association estimates that it's the reason 1 in 5 ...

The foot has a complex structure with 28 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 tendons and ligaments. Problems with feet can cause pain and may need treatment by a podiatrist or orthopedist. The forefoot has ...

Persons with nerve problems often experience numbness, burning, tingling (a feeling of pins and needles), cramping or shooting pain in their feet or toes. Dr. Michael Nirenberg, a podiatrist in Crown ...

Foot drop makes it hard to lift the front of the foot off the ground. It can result from neurological syndromes like multiple sclerosis or damage, including peroneal nerve injury. Foot drop, also ...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition where a major nerve to the hand is compressed in the wrist. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome involves compression of the major nerve to the bottom of the foot at the level ...

In the United States alone 25.8 million children and adults have diabetes. About 25 percent of those with diabetes have pain and numbness from nerve damage which can be disruptive to living a normal ...

Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve damage due to diabetes. When it affects the feet, healthcare professionals call it peripheral neuropathy. It usually affects both feet at the same time, as well as ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • My husband had surgery two weeks ago to fuse his three lowest vertebrae due to degenerative disc disease. He had ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My husband had surgery two weeks ago to fuse his three lowest vertebrae due to degenerative disc disease. He had no issues with his legs or feet prior to surgery. Since the surgery, ...