The conditions range from Achilles' tendon injuries to shinsplints. A lot can go wrong with feet, says APMA spokesman Glenn Gastwirth. If they are not cared for properly, they can easily become inflamed. Inflammation of the tendon that attaches the calf muscle to the back of the heel bone. Can be caused by improper warm-up or overtraining.
Chronic pain requires professional treatment.
Misaligned big toe joints, which can become swollen and tender, causing the first joint of the big toe to slant outward and the second joint to angle toward other toes. Tend to be hereditary but can be aggravated by narrow shoes. Surgery may be required. Toes are bent in a clawlike position, usually because of a muscle imbalance. Condition usually affects the second toe and often is associated with a bunion.