Foot Corn

By Meghan Sink, MS, ATC, LAT

Foot Corn

Foot corn is thick, hardened layers of skin that form on the top, side and even between the toes. People often confuse corns and calluses with one another. Corns are smaller than calluses and have a hard center surrounded by red, inflamed skin. They tend to develop on parts of your feet that don’t bear weight, whereas calluses usually develop on the soles of the feet.

Corns can be painful when pressed. They usually form due to repetitive actions, wearing ill-fitting shoes, or not wearing socks.

Treatment usually involves using a donut pad over the area, and avoiding the source that caused the corn to develop. If the corn does not resolve with self treatment, a doctor can trim the excess skin, and provide medication to reduce infection risk.

JOI Rehab

Whether you are suffering from back issues, joint pain, or injuries resulting from any type of activity, JOI has 12 physical therapy clinics conveniently located in Jacksonville and Northeast FL who specialize in orthopedic rehab.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment at JOI Rehab for physical therapy, call (904) 858-7045. Come see us!

All JOI Physicians, Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists now offer Telemedicine services for virtual visits from the convenience of your home.

• Finally, to schedule a new patient or follow up patient appointment with your MD, please call (904)JOI-2000
• Related Article: Choosing The Best Running Shoe and Best Shoes for Back Pain.

JOI and JOI Rehab

JOI Physicians continue to offer online new patient appointments. This is another option to make it more convenient to make new patient appointments with less phone hold times. Follow the link below to select your JOI MD and schedule online.

You can still call 904-JOI-2000 to make new patient JOI Physician Appointments if that is your preference.

To make appointments with JOI Rehab, please call 904-858-7045.

By: Meghan Sink, MS, ATC, LAT