Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways 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 ...

Possible causes of nerve pain in the foot include Morton’s neuroma, tarsal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, and diabetic neuropathy. Rest, painkillers, and physical therapy may reduce symptoms, but further ...

Have you ever felt a sensation of pain or numbness in one of your feet and wondered what could be causing it? One of the possible causes could be a pinched nerve. A pinched nerve happens when too much ...

Feeling from your knee down is relayed to your brain by the tibial nerve. This nerve is also responsible for sending messages from your brain down to your lower leg. The tibial nerve stems from your ...

The foot is an intricate part of the body, consisting of 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles. Scientists group the foot’s bones into into the phalanges, tarsal bones, and metatarsal ...

Sciatica and diabetic neuropathy are two medical conditions that can cause loss of sensation in your feet. Diagnosing and treating the cause can stop or slow its progression. Your feet rely on a sense ...

The obturator nerve is a large, multibranched nerve that travels through your pelvis to your inner thigh. This nerve helps you feel sensations like temperature and pain in your lower limbs. It also ...