What’s Causing the Pain on Top of My Foot?

At We-Fix-U Physiotherapy and Foot Health Clinic, many patients ask us, “What’s causing the pain on top of my foot?” Such pain can be sharp, burning, or aching, making everyday activities challenging.

Let’s go over the most common culprits of pain across the top of your foot and how you can identify them.

Hammer, Claw, and Mallet Toe

Toes are essential to your foot as they provide balance and help you walk properly. When the muscles in your toes become unbalanced, your toes may curl under or point outwards, causing hammer, claw, and mallet toe. Common causes of these conditions include ill-fitting shoes, bunions, and arthritis read more here

Muscle Sprain vs Strain: What’s the Difference?

What is the difference between a sprain and a strain? There’s nothing worse than dealing with an injury that stops you from doing the things you love, and the key to fast recovery is a proper diagnosis.

Here’s a brief guide to help you tell the difference between a muscle sprain and a strain.

What Is a Sprain?

Sprains are physical injuries to the ligament – the tough, fibrous tissue that joins bones together at joints. Ligaments can stretch and tear when a joint bends too far in an awkward direction. The most common type of sprain occurs in the ankle when the foot accidentally rolls over read more here

How Physiotherapy Can Eliminate Sciatica

Sciatica can be pretty debilitating and interrupt your daily life. Sciatic pain could worsen and lead to more severe physical problems if left untreated. Patients should seek a proper diagnosis from a doctor or physiotherapist to understand the underlying causes of this debilitating back condition before considering the best treatment options. This article will discuss how physiotherapy can alleviate sciatica and help you deal with your severe sciatic symptoms quickly read more here

The Real Score: Why Do My Knees Crack?

At We-Fix-U Physiotherapy, our physiotherapists, chiropractors, and medical advisors answer thousands of inquiries from clients that we can condense into one question: “Why do my knees crack or make a loud pop when I kneel, squat, and bend?” In this explainer, our rehabilitation professionals will detail what causes knee cracking sounds, whether you have a grave condition like a cartilage injury that needs physiotherapy or an orthopedic surgeon, and how to keep your knees in perfect health read more here