Hammer toe occurs when a toe joint becomes deformed or bent over the years. Any toe other than the big toe can develop this abnormal bend in the middle joint. Rubbing up against the neighboring toes can cause painful corns or calluses on the affected toe, which can become difficult to flex and straighten out over time.

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7t9a1-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7t9a1-0-0"><span data-text="true">The human foot is a structure consisting of bones, muscles, joints, and soft tissue. Feet bear the weight of the human body, allowing us to stand, walk, run, jump, and do a lot of other things as well! Though they are strong, they can be quite fragile at times.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5rk5p-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5rk5p-0-0"><span data-text="true">There are 26 bones in the human foot. These bones come in three categories: tarsal bones, the metatarsal bones, and phalanges. The foot itself comes in three parts. There is the hind foot, which includes the ankle and heel. There is the midfoot, consisting of the bones that form the arches of the feet. And there is the forefoot, containing the metatarsals and phalanges (toes).</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9ssro-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9ssro-0-0"><span data-text="true">Because of its position in the body, and its frequent use, the foot is prone to sprains, breaks, and infection. Genetic factors, such as fallen arches flat feet, can cause back and leg pain. Feet contain pressure points that connect to the rest of our bodies. Reflexology is a type of massage </span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="9ssro-1-0"><span data-text="true">solely</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="9ssro-2-0"><span data-text="true"> focused on the feet. This type of massage activates the foot's pressure points. Foot health is important to </span></span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="9ssro-3-0"><span data-text="true">overall</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="9ssro-4-0"><span data-text="true"> body health. When they cramp, swell, or tingle it can bring you great discomfort.</span></span></div>
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