If you know someone you think is depressed, there are ways you can help. Keep in mind that even though depression is a frustrating illness, with help, a depressed person can feel better.

If a facet joint in your low back, middle back, or neck becomes inflamed, you may need a facet joint injection. This is medicine injected directly into the inflamed joint.

Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy (EPF) is one of the surgeries used to treat chronic strain of the plantar fascia. It is done as an outpatient procedure. It takes about an hour to do and may be done at a hospital, a same-day surgical facility, or in your doctor's office. Read this to learn more.

Exams of the feet and ankles make sure that your child's bones are growing correctly and that your child is walking correctly. This helps prevent some future foot problems. Learn about foot care for your child, including when your child may need foot care and when to call the doctor.

Having strong, healthy feet allows your child to walk, run, and play. Read on to learn what to expect with your baby's and toddler's developing feet.

First, your healthcare provider tries to determine the cause of your problem in order to suggest ways to relieve pain. Here you will find some suggestions to reduce symptoms.

If your symptoms are mild, medicines may be enough to reduce pain and swelling. For more severe arthritis, surgery may be needed to improve the condition of the joint.

Degenerative arthritis is a condition that slowly wears away joints. Learn how this can affect you if it occurs in your foot.

Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. Left untreated, it can cause painful foot and joint deformities.

Gout is a disease that affects the joints. Left untreated, it can lead to painful foot deformity and even kidney problems. The good news is that by treating gout early, you can ease pain and help prevent future problems.