A bunion is a painful foot problem that is usually caused by wearing shoes that don't fit properly. If your shoes are too narrow, they may rub along the sides of the shoes and could cause your toes to be pushed in towards the other toes. When this happens over and over again, your big toe will begin to move and a bunion will form. The bunion is a piece of bone that protrudes from the base of the big toe and will continue to get larger until walking becomes difficult and painful.

Plantar fasciitis is a foot condition in which you have pain in the heel of your foot that can feel like needles stabbing your feet. This feeling is usually felt when you are at rest or when you take your first steps in the morning. If you have this pain in your feet, you need to do what you can to treat it and to find relief. Going to the podiatrist can help with this, but you have to do your part at home as well and follow through with the medical instructions given to you.