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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 [![A person holding their sore ankle/heel. ](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ankle%20pain-1.jpg?width=900&name=ankle%20pain-1.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/tarsal-tunnel-syndrome-causes-symptoms-relief) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues), [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues), [Flat Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/flat-feet), [Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/tarsal-tunnel-syndrome) --- ### [Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Relief](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/tarsal-tunnel-syndrome-causes-symptoms-relief) When most people hear the term “nerve compression,” they think of carpal tunnel syndrome in the wrist. But did you know a very similar condition can occur in your foot? [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/tarsal-tunnel-syndrome-causes-symptoms-relief) [![Bed with pillows and a blanket flies in the clouds with a night starry sky ](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-2147607271.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-2147607271.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-pain-at-night-why-symptoms-often-worsen-after-dark) [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain), [Foot Symptoms](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-symptoms) --- ### [Foot Pain at Night and Why Symptoms Worsen After Dark](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-pain-at-night-why-symptoms-often-worsen-after-dark) Discover why foot pain often intensifies at night and how understanding the causes can lead to better sleep and lasting relief. [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/foot-pain-at-night-why-symptoms-often-worsen-after-dark) [![Elderly woman with swollen feet putting on shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-999892800.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-999892800.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/protecting-at-risk-feet-routine-inspections-prevent-injury) [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues), [Diabetic Foot Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/diabetic-foot-care), [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [Protecting At-Risk Feet: Routine Inspections Prevent Injury](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/protecting-at-risk-feet-routine-inspections-prevent-injury) If you live with diabetes, nerve issues, or have ever dealt with foot wounds, you know how easy it is to ignore a small blister, cut, or sor... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/protecting-at-risk-feet-routine-inspections-prevent-injury) [![Woman folding foot with toes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1322057569.jpg?width=500&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 ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-are-my-toes-numb-heres-what-could-be-going-on) [![Nerve issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canva-MAFmcuNs-TA.jpg?width=500&name=canva-MAFmcuNs-TA.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-idiopathic-polyneuropathy-a-guide-for-patients) [Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sweeney-foot-ankle-specialists), [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues) --- ### [Understanding Idiopathic Polyneuropathy: A Guide for Patients](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-idiopathic-polyneuropathy-a-guide-for-patients) Have you been experiencing numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands and feet? These symptoms can be unsettling, and you might be wondering ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-idiopathic-polyneuropathy-a-guide-for-patients) [![Young physiotherapist exercising with elder disabled person](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Young%20physiotherapist%20exercising%20with%20elder%20disabled%20person.jpeg?width=500&name=Young%20physiotherapist%20exercising%20with%20elder%20disabled%20person.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-drop-foot-symptoms-causes-diagnosis-and-treatments) [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues), [Tendon Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/tendon-issues) --- ### [Understanding “Drop Foot”: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatments](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-drop-foot-symptoms-causes-diagnosis-and-treatments) Drop foot, also known as foot drop, is not a disease but a medical condition characterized by the inability to lift the front part of the fo... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-drop-foot-symptoms-causes-diagnosis-and-treatments) [![Gym doctor with a patient checking her ankle](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gym%20doctor%20with%20a%20patient%20checking%20her%20ankle-1.jpeg?width=500&name=Gym%20doctor%20with%20a%20patient%20checking%20her%20ankle-1.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-tarsal-tunnel-syndrome) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues), [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues), [Foot Surgery](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-surgery) --- ### [Understanding Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-tarsal-tunnel-syndrome) Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) is a relatively rare but significant disorder that can cause discomfort and pain in the foot and ankle, includi... 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[Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-nerve-pain-in-the-lower-leg-6-common-causes-explained) [![foot pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/s2-2.jpg?width=500&name=s2-2.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/decoding-neuropathy-symptoms-causes-and-management-strategies) [Diabetic Foot Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/diabetic-foot-care), [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues) --- ### [Decoding Neuropathy: Symptoms, Causes, and Management Strategies](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/decoding-neuropathy-symptoms-causes-and-management-strategies) Neuropathy, which is also called peripheral neuropathy, affects the peripheral nerves, which are the nerves that travel to your extremities,... 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