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Explore topics Overall Health & Wellness Toe Issues Foot Pain Ankle Issues Podiatrist Foot Skin Issues Shoes Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists Bunion Exercise Nerve Issues Plantar Fasciitis Diabetic Foot Care Kids Foot Issues Arthritis Sports Foot Surgery Heel Issues Swollen Feet Arch Issues Foot Symptoms Seasonal Tendon Issues Broken Bones & Fractures Infections Blisters Cancer Flat Feet Pregnancy achilles tendon Circulation Insurance Stone Bruise Toenails fungus Achilles Tendonitis Bone bruise Gait Ingrown Toenails Senior Foot Care Stem Cell Therapy Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Veins achilles [![Woman folding foot with toes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1322057569.jpg?width=900&name=iStock-1322057569.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-are-my-toes-numb-heres-what-could-be-going-on) [Diabetic Foot Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/diabetic-foot-care), [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues), [Circulation](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/circulation), [Foot Symptoms](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-symptoms) --- ### [Understanding Numb Toes: Common Causes and When to Seek Help](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-are-my-toes-numb-heres-what-could-be-going-on) Have you ever stood up, only to realize your toes feel numb or tingly, like they’ve “fallen asleep”? Occasional numbness might not be a big deal, but if it keeps happening or lasts longer than a few minutes, it could be a sign that somethin... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-are-my-toes-numb-heres-what-could-be-going-on) [![Man with painful swollen foot](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1392650643.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1392650643.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/bone-bruise-or-something-worse-when-to-worry-what-to-do) [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain), [Foot Symptoms](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-symptoms), [Bone bruise](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/bone-bruise) --- ### [Bone Bruise or Something Worse? When to Worry & What to Do](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/bone-bruise-or-something-worse-when-to-worry-what-to-do) If you've recently bumped, twisted, or landed hard on your foot and you're still dealing with pain or swelling days later, you might be wond... 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[Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/custom-orthotics-are-they-worth-it) [![Plantar Fasciitis medical concept](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-2156776581.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-2156776581.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/plantar-fasciitis-a-fresh-look-at-proven-conservative-care) [Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/plantar-fasciitis), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [Plantar Fasciitis: A Fresh Look at Proven, Conservative Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/plantar-fasciitis-a-fresh-look-at-proven-conservative-care) Plantar fasciitis is a leading cause of heel pain, impacting people of all ages and activity levels. While new therapies often make headline... 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[Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/national-physical-fitness-and-sports-month-move-more-live-better) [![Graphic of Achilles Tendon](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1400981133.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1400981133.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/top-causes-of-achilles-tendon-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues), [achilles tendon](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/achilles-tendon) --- ### [Top Causes of Achilles Tendon Injuries—and How to Prevent Them](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/top-causes-of-achilles-tendon-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them) The Achilles tendon is one of the most important—and most vulnerable—tendons in the body. Whether you're a weekend warrior, a seasoned runne... 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